7-Day The Great Rift Valley and Mara Circuit Safari

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

Arrival in Nairobi

Arrive in Nairobi and settle into your hotel. Depending on arrival time, you may explore the city’s cultural gems or simply relax after your journey, preparing for the adventure ahead.
• Drive-time tags: Airport – hotel ~30 mins.
• Accommodation: In a City hotel (Argyle Grand Hotel/Similar)
• Activities: Airport pickup + optional visit to the below;

1. Giraffe Centre at an extra USD 15 per adult
2. Lunch/Dinner at Carnivore restaurant at an extra USD 50 per person
3. Visit to Karen Blixen Museum at an extra USD 15 per person - its near Giraffe centre hence a good combo

-Complimentary transport included, you only pay the indicated entry fee.

Main Destination:

Nairobi (City)

Accommodation:

Argyle Grand Hotel Nairobi Airport

• Luxury hotel located in Nairobi (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Nairobi to Lake Naivasha

Drive through the Great Rift Valley to Lake Naivasha, where the calls of fish eagles echo across the water. A boat ride offers close encounters with hippos and birdlife, while Crescent Island invites you to walk among giraffes and antelopes

• Drive: ~2 hrs via escarpment, scenic Rift Valley views.
• Accommodation: Budget lodge/camp near Lake Naivasha.
• Activities: - Boat ride on Lake Naivasha included

-Optional Crescent Island walking safari (~USD 35 per person).

Main Destination:

Lake Naivasha (Naivasha)

Accommodation:

Burch Resort

• Budget resort located at Lake Naivasha (Naivasha)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Naivasha to Lake Nakuru

Journey onward to Lake Nakuru, famed for its rhinos and sweeping escarpment views. An afternoon game drive reveals flamingos along the shoreline and the park’s diverse wildlife, set against dramatic Rift Valley landscapes.

• Drive: ~1.5 hrs.
• Check in at Buraha Zenoni for lunch and overnight stay.
• Activities: Afternoon game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park included
• Highlights: Rhinos, flamingos, and scenic viewpoints.

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:

Buraha Zenoni Hotel & Resort

• Mid-range hotel located less than 1hr drive from Lake Nakuru NP

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Nakuru to Masai Mara

Travel to the legendary Masai Mara, where endless savannahs stretch to the horizon. Spend four nights immersed in daily game drives, tracking lions, elephants, and the elusive leopard. Cultural visits to Maasai villages add depth to the experience, while evenings at camp bring stories by the fire under star-filled skies
• Drive: ~5 hrs.

Activities:
• Full day Daily game drives in Masai Mara
• Cultural visit to Maasai village included
• Optional dawn balloon safari (~USD 550 per person, splurge add-on).
• Highlights: Big Five, wildebeest herds (seasonal), endless Savannah.

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:

Sentrim Mara Lodge

• Mid-range tented camp located just outside Masai Mara NR

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Masai Mara to Nairobi

After breakfast, enjoy a scenic journey back from Masai Mara to Nairobi. Arrive in Nairobi and settle into your hotel. You may explore the city’s cultural gems or simply relax after your journey, preparing for departure back to your home country/next destination.

Highlights for the day;
• Drive-time tags: Masai Mara – Nairobi ~5 - 6 Hours (with two stops en route)
• Accommodation: in a City hotel
• Activities: Journey back to Nairobi + optional visits to the below;

1. Giraffe Centre at an extra USD 15 per adult
2. Lunch/Dinner at Carnivore restaurant at an extra USD 50 per person
3. Visit to Karen Blixen Museum at an extra USD 15 per person

-Complimentary transport included for this day, you only pay the indicated costs above.

Main Destination:

Nairobi (City)

Accommodation:

Argyle Grand Hotel Nairobi Airport

• Luxury hotel located in Nairobi (City)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Transfer from Argyle to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport

-Transfer from the hotel to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) for a flight back home.

Main Destination:

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (Nairobi)

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.