5-Day Great Rift Valley Explorer

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

Nairobi to Masai Mara National Reserve

Depart Nairobi early morning and drive through the scenic Great Rift Valley with a brief stop at the viewpoint. Continue towards Masai Mara, arriving in time for lunch at your lodge or camp. In the afternoon, head out for your first game drive in Kenya’s most famous reserve, home to lions, elephants, and the Big Five.

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:

Jambo Mara Safari Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Masai Mara NR

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Game drives at Masai Mara

Spend a full day exploring the vast plains of the Masai Mara with morning and afternoon game drives or a full-day packed lunch safari. Track predators such as lions, cheetahs, and leopards, and witness large herds of wildebeest and zebras (seasonal migration). Optional visit to a Maasai village for a cultural experience.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve

Accommodation:

Hotel Riu Jambo

• Luxury hotel located on Zanzibar (Tanzania Beaches)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Masai Mara to Lake Nakuru National Park

After breakfast, depart the Mara and drive towards Lake Nakuru, arriving in the afternoon. Enjoy a game drive in the park, known for its rhino sanctuary, flamingos, and diverse birdlife. You may also spot lions and elusive leopards in the wooded areas.

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:

Sarova Woodlands Hotel & Spa

• 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)

Lake Nakuru to Lake Naivasha

Enjoy a morning game drive in Lake Nakuru before heading to Lake Naivasha. Upon arrival, take a relaxing boat ride across the lake, spotting hippos and birdlife, followed by a guided walking safari at Crescent Island among giraffes, zebras, and antelopes.

Main Destination:

Lake Naivasha (Naivasha)

Accommodation:

Sawela Lodges

• 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 Nairobi

After breakfast, enjoy a relaxed morning before driving back to Nairobi. Arrive in the early afternoon with drop-off at your hotel or the airport, marking the end of your 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.