7-Day Great Rift Valley Lakes & Masai Mara Safari

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Arrival in Nairobi

Upon arrival in Nairobi, you will be met by your professional safari driver-guide and transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure to recover from your journey. Optional excursions can be arranged depending on arrival time, including Nairobi National Park, Giraffe Centre, Karen Blixen Museum, or Nairobi National Museum.

Main Destination:

Nairobi (City)

Accommodation:

Sarova Panafric Hotel

• Mid-range hotel located in Nairobi (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Nairobi - Lake Nakuru National Park

Depart Nairobi in the morning and drive through the scenic Great Rift Valley, stopping at a viewpoint for photos. Continue to Lake Nakuru National Park, famous for its flamingos, diverse birdlife, and sanctuary for black and white rhinos. Arrive in time for lunch at the lodge, followed by an afternoon game drive through the park in search for rhinos, Rothschild giraffes, buffaloes, and big cats and the abundant birdlife.

Main Destination:

Lake Nakuru National Park

Best Time To Visit June to February (Best for wildlife viewing; little rain)

High Season July to February (The park gets very busy)

Best Weather June to February (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Lake Nakuru NP

GiraffeCommon

White RhinoCommon

BuffaloCommon

ZebraCommon

HippoCommon

Black RhinoOccasional

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LionOccasional

LeopardOccasional

HyenaOccasional

ElephantNone

CheetahNone

WildebeestNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Lake Nakuru Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located inside Lake Nakuru NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Lake Nakuru - Lake Naivasha

Begin the day with an early morning game drive in Lake Nakuru, enjoying the park at its most active hours. After breakfast, depart for Lake Naivasha. Arrive in time for lunch, then enjoy an afternoon boat safari across the lake, spotting hippos and birdlife, followed by a guided walking safari at Crescent Island among giraffes, zebras, and antelopes.
Dinner & Overnight: Lake Naivasha Resort.

Main Destination:

Lake Naivasha (Naivasha)

Accommodation:

Lake Naivasha Resort

• Mid-range resort located at Lake Naivasha (Naivasha)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Lake Naivasha - Masai Mara National Reserve

After breakfast, depart for the world-renowned Masai Mara National Reserve. Enjoy a scenic drive through rolling hills and traditional Maasai landscapes. Arrive at your lodge or camp in time for lunch and check-in. In the afternoon, head out for your first game drive in the Masai Mara, exploring the vast savannahs in search of lions, elephants, buffaloes, leopards, and rhinos.

Dinner & Overnight: Mara Serena Safari Lodge.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve

Best Time To Visit June to October (For general wildlife viewing) and July or August to October (For wildebeest migration)

High Season June to October and December to March

Best Weather June to October (Sunny, but not too hot)

Wildlife in Masai Mara NR

ElephantCommon

GiraffeCommon

LionCommon

CheetahCommon

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

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BuffaloCommon

HippoCommon

HyenaCommon

LeopardOccasional

Black RhinoRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Mara Serena Safari Lodge

• Luxury lodge located inside Masai Mara NR

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Masai Mara - Full Day Safari

Spend the entire day exploring the Masai Mara on extensive game drives. With a picnic lunch enjoyed in the wilderness, track the Big Five and, during migration season, witness vast herds of wildebeest and zebras crossing the plains. Visit the Mara River and hippo pools as your guide shares insights into predator-prey interactions and the ecosystem.

Dinner & Overnight: Mara Serena Safari Lodge.

Main Destination:

Greater Masai Mara Ecosystem

Accommodation:

Mara Serena Safari Lodge

• Luxury lodge located inside Masai Mara NR

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Masai Mara - Morning & Evening Game Drives

Start the day with an early morning game drive when predators are most active, followed by breakfast back at camp. Midday is at leisure to relax and enjoy lodge amenities. In the late afternoon, head out again for an evening game drive, capturing golden-hour wildlife sightings and dramatic Mara sunsets.

Dinner & Overnight: Mara Serena Safari Lodge.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve

Accommodation:

Mara Serena Safari Lodge

• Luxury lodge located inside Masai Mara NR

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Masai Mara - Nairobi

After breakfast, enjoy a final en-route game drive as you exit the reserve. This is your last chance to soak in the beauty of the Masai Mara before returning to Nairobi, where you will be dropped off at your hotel or the airport.

Main Destination:

Nairobi (City)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.