Exploring the African wilderness on a safari is a thrilling experience, and nothing captures its essence quite like glimpsing the legendary "Big Five." Originally a term used by hunters to describe the five most challenging animals to hunt on foot, today, it represents some of Africa’s most iconic wildlife: the lion, leopard, rhinoceros, elephant, and Cape buffalo. For travelers on a Kenya big five safari, these animals embody the awe-inspiring beauty and raw power of the continent’s natural habitats.

Sometimes a vacation means relaxation, rejuvenation, a chance to gain perspective and replenish your soul’s energy. At other times, it’s about new experiences, adventure, and discovery. But if you’re VERY lucky, it can be all those things.

Introducing the Safari of the Senses Retreat from Pick A Safari, eight days and seven nights in one of the most beautiful and dynamic countries on earth. Pick A Safari has crafted an experience that will change how you see the world and create memories that last a lifetime. It’s an immersive retreat interweaving quiet time for tranquility and reflection with an itinerary that stimulates and educates, introducing you to the vibrant majesty of Kenya as you partake in the serenity with which you are surrounded.

Over the course of our work with Pick a Safari, all of us have fallen in love with Kenya — some of us from afar, and others having had the privilege of visiting this remarkable place.

Kenya is a country with an astonishingly rich and complex tapestry of culture. Dozens of individual cultures blend together to create a diversity of both traditional and modern practices. From the beautiful coastal city of Mombasa, itself a blend of disparate cultural influences, to the Maasai Mara with its breathtaking vistas, traditional ways, and world-famous wildlife, the patterns of life in Kenya are incredible, fascinating, and unforgettable.

Hello, I’m Faith, founder of Pick A Safari. I want to take a moment to share a bit about the inception of Pick A Safari and what this journey has meant to me, from the heart. The idea of creating an immersive, unforgettable safari experience was rooted deeply in love and a promise. My late wife, [Wife’s Name], dreamt of a place that didn’t just offer safari tours but provided guests with the experience of a lifetime — of connection, wonder, and a bit of magic in the African wilderness. It was her wish to bring this dream to life, and it became a vision that has since transformed into Pick A Safari.

Through Pick A Safari, I’m thrilled to share the Kenya I know and love, a place where breathtaking landscapes, abundant wildlife, and vibrant Kenyan culture converge. It’s more than just a safari — it’s a journey of the heart, designed for travelers seeking the real, unfiltered Africa, with a family-like experience that leaves a lasting impact. Our mission is simple: to provide a family feel to our clients while they connect to the magnificence of the African wilderness and create memories that last a lifetime.