5-Day Iconic Rift Valley Lakes & Mara Tracking Safari

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

Nairobi to Lake Nakuru National Park (Rhino Tracking))

Start your adventure with an early morning pickup in Nairobi. As we descend into the Great Rift Valley, keep your camera ready for stunning panoramic views. We will arrive at Lake Nakuru National Park in time for lunch at the lodge, followed by an afternoon game drive.

Lake Nakuru is world-renowned for its sanctuary protecting both black and white rhinoceroses. With the help of our expert guide, you will spend the afternoon tracking these magnificent, endangered creatures across the acacia woodlands. The park is also a haven for leopards, Rothschild's giraffes, and waterbirds.

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:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Lake Nakuru to Lake Naivasha

After breakfast, enjoy a final morning game drive through Lake Nakuru National Park before driving south to Lake Naivasha, a beautiful freshwater lake nestled in the Great Rift Valley. You will arrive at your lodge in time for a fresh lunch and check-in.

The afternoon is packed with adventure. First, embark on a scenic boat cruise on the lake to spot diverse birdlife and large resident populations of hippos wallowing in the shallows. Afterward, step onto the famous Crescent Island Game Sanctuary for a unique, guided walking safari where you can walk freely alongside giraffes, zebras, and wildebeests in a completely natural environment.

To elevate your experience, an optional early morning hot air balloon safari over the Rift Valley or an afternoon cycling excursion through Hell’s Gate National Park are available as an optional for an extra cost.

Main Destination:

Lake Naivasha (Naivasha)

Accommodation:

Lake Naivasha Sopa Resort

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

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Lake Naivasha to Masai Mara National Reserve

After an early breakfast, depart Lake Naivasha Sopa Lodge and drive south across the floor of the Great Rift Valley toward the jewel of East Africa: the world-famous Masai Mara National Reserve. Pass through local villages and the bustling town of Narok, arriving at your mid-range lodge or tented camp in time for a fresh lunch and check-in.

In the late afternoon, head out for your very first thrilling game drive in the Mara. This spectacular savannah is packed with dense wildlife during the peak season, offering immediate chances to spot majestic elephant herds, prides of lions, cheetahs, and vast numbers of plains game.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve

Best Time To Visit June to October (For general wildlife viewing) and 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:

Sarova Mara Game Camp

• Luxury tented camp located inside Masai Mara NR

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Masai Mara (Tracking the Great Migration)

Wake up early for a thrilling full-day game drive across the golden plains of the Masai Mara. Armed with a packed picnic lunch, your guide will navigate your private 4x4 Land Cruiser to prime wildlife hotspots, including the famous Mara River. Here, you can watch for dramatic river crossings as massive herds of wildebeest and zebras brave large crocodiles. You will spend the day tracking the legendary Big Five and spotting active predators like lions, leopards, and cheetahs on the hunt.

To make this day truly unforgettable, a spectacular early morning Hot Air Balloon Safari followed by a champagne bush breakfast can be booked as an optional for an extra cost.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve

Accommodation:

Sarova Mara Game Camp

• Luxury tented camp located inside Masai Mara NR

Meals & Drinks:

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

Masai Mara to Nairobi

Greet the African sun with a final early morning game drive in the Masai Mara, capturing active predators and wildlife before breakfast and check-out. Board your private 4x4 Land Cruiser for the return journey to Nairobi, enjoying panoramic views across the Great Rift Valley along the way. Arrive in the city by late afternoon for your drop-off at your hotel or the international airport, marking the end of an incredible safari adventure.

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.