6-Day Great Rift Valley Soda Lakes Camping Safari

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

Nairobi - Lake Elmeinteita

Depart Nairobi after breakfast and drive through the Great Rift Valley escarpment to Lake Elementaita. Stop at the Rift Valley viewpoint for photography. Lake Elementaita lies within the 48,000-acre Soysambu Conservancy — a private wildlife sanctuary known for its peaceful exclusivity and conservation success. The conservancy protects endangered Rothschild giraffes, plains game such as zebra and gazelle, and seasonal flamingo populations along the alkaline lake shores.

Main Destination:

Lake Elementaita

Accommodation:

Budget camping

Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Lake Elemeinteita - Lake Nakuru

The journey from Lake Borgoria to Lake Nakuru National Park offers a fascinating transition through Kenya’s diverse Rift Valley landscapes. Departing Lake Bogoria, the drive begins across semi-arid terrain characterized by acacia scrub, volcanic soils, and expansive valley views.
As the journey continues southward, the landscape gradually transforms. The road climbs gently toward the cooler highlands around Molo, where rolling hills, wheat fields, and dairy farms dominate the scenery. This change in altitude brings greener vegetation, pine plantations, and panoramic views across the Rift Valley escarpment.
Lake Nakuru National Park is one of Kenya’s most celebrated conservation success stories and a highlight of any Rift Valley safari. Lake Nakuru is internationally renowned as a protected sanctuary for both:
Black rhinos
White rhinos
The park provides some of the most reliable rhino sightings in Kenya, making it a must-visit for conservation-focused travelers.

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:

Budget camping

• Inside Lake Nakuru NP

Meals & Drinks:

• Meals at own expense
• Drinks not included

Lake Nakuru - Lake Borgoria

Morning departure for Lake Borgoria Lake Bogoria is one of Kenya’s most dramatic Rift Valley lakes, famous for its geothermal activity and striking landscapes. The lake features steaming hot springs and active geysers that shoot boiling water several meters into the air — a rare natural spectacle in East Africa. The surrounding reserve is also home to greater kudu, warthogs, zebras, and a variety of bird species. Afternoon exploration of the geysers and lakeshore.

Main Destination:

Lake Bogoria National Reserve

Best Time To Visit June to February (Little rain)

High Season Never (Bogoria never gets crowded)

Best Weather September to March (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Lake Bogoria NR

ZebraOccasional

BuffaloRare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

LeopardRare to None

HyenaRare to None

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ElephantNone

GiraffeNone

LionNone

CheetahNone

WildebeestNone

HippoNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• Just outside Lake Bogoria NR

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Lake Borgoria - Maasai Mara

After an early breakfast, depart for Maasai Mara (approx. 5–6 hours). The journey from Lake Bogoria to Maasai Mara offers a diverse cross-section of Kenya’s landscapes and rural life. This drive provides insight into Kenya’s cultural diversity and shifting ecosystems — from semi-arid Rift Valley floor to fertile highlands, and finally to the iconic Maasai plains. Arrive at Maasai Mara in time for lunch followed by an afternoon game drive.

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:

Budget camping

• Inside Masai Mara NR

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Maasai Mara

Today is dedicated to a complete immersion in the extraordinary wildlife of the Maasai Mara National Reserve — one of Africa’s most celebrated safari destinations.
The day begins at sunrise, when wildlife activity is at its peak. As the golden light spreads across the savannah, predators such as lions and cheetahs are often still active from their night hunts. This is the ideal time for photography and witnessing authentic predator-prey interactions.
After the early game drive, you will return to camp for breakfast and some rest as you wait for the afternoon game drive. Alternatively you can carry packed lunch and head out for an extended game drive and enjoy a picnic lunch at a designated site.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• Inside Masai Mara NR

Meals & Drinks:

• Meals at own expense
• Drinks not included

Maasai Mara - Nairobi

Early morning game drive (optional). After breakfast, return to Nairobi with drop-off at hotel or airport.

Main Destination:

Nairobi (City)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Meals at own expense
• Drinks not included

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