5-Day Through the Rift Valley Safari

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

Nairobi

Upon arrival in Nairobi, you will be warmly welcomed by our representative and transferred to your hotel. The remainder of the day is at leisure to relax after your journey or explore the city at your own pace. Depending on your arrival time, you may choose to enjoy one of our optional Nairobi excursions. Overnight stay at your selected hotel on a bed and breakfast basis. Hotel check-in is from 2:00 PM.

Main Destination:

Nairobi (City)

Accommodation:

Nairobi Serena Hotel

• Luxury hotel located in Nairobi (City)

+23 Photos

+22 Photos

Meals & Drinks:

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

Nairobi to Masai Mara Game Reserve

After an early breakfast, depart Nairobi at approximately 7:30 AM and journey through Kenya's scenic highlands toward the Great Rift Valley. Descend the historic escarpment road, built by Italian prisoners of war during World War II, with a brief stop at the breathtaking Great Rift Valley Viewpoint. Continue through Narok, the gateway to the Maasai Mara, passing vast wheat and barley farms before arriving at the reserve in time for lunch. In the afternoon, embark on your first exciting game drive across the world-famous Maasai Mara in search of the Big Five and other incredible wildlife. Return to your camp or lodge at sunset for dinner and an overnight stay.

Approximate driving time: 3–5 hours, depending on the location of your accommodation.

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

Show more

BuffaloCommon

HippoCommon

HyenaCommon

LeopardOccasional

Black RhinoRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Mara Serena Safari Lodge

• Luxury lodge located inside Masai Mara NR

+23 Photos

+22 Photos

Meals & Drinks:

• Meals at own expense
• Drinks not included

Full-Day Maasai Mara Safari & Maasai Cultural Experience

Start the day with an early breakfast before setting out on a morning game drive in the world-famous Maasai Mara National Reserve. Explore the vast savannah in search of the Big Five, including lions, elephants, leopards, buffaloes, and rhinos, as well as cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, and a variety of bird species. Return to your camp or lodge in the late morning for lunch and some time to relax. In the afternoon, visit a traditional Maasai village (optional) to experience the community's rich culture, customs, and way of life. Afterwards, continue with an afternoon game drive before returning to your camp or lodge at sunset for dinner and an overnight stay.

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)

Maasai Mara to Lake Nakuru National Park

After breakfast, depart the Maasai Mara and journey through Kenya's scenic Great Rift Valley, passing the rolling wheat and barley fields that make this region one of the country's agricultural hubs. Travel via Narok and the Mai Mahiu Escarpment, enjoying spectacular views of the Rift Valley along the way, before arriving at Lake Nakuru National Park in time for lunch. After some time to relax, embark on an afternoon game drive in one of Kenya's premier wildlife parks. Renowned for its rich birdlife, including seasonal flamingos, Lake Nakuru is also a sanctuary for both black and white rhinos and the endangered Rothschild's giraffe. You may also encounter lions, leopards, buffaloes, zebras, and a variety of antelope species. Return to your lodge at sunset for dinner and an overnight stay at your selected accommodation in Lake Nakuru or Lake Elementaita.

Approximate driving time: 3–4 hours, depending on the location of your accommodation.

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

Show more

LionOccasional

LeopardOccasional

HyenaOccasional

ElephantNone

CheetahNone

WildebeestNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Lake Elmenteita Serena Camp

• Luxury tented camp located less than 1hr drive from Lake Nakuru NP

+23 Photos

+22 Photos

Meals & Drinks:

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

Lake Naivasha Boat Safari & Return to Nairobi

After an early breakfast, depart for the tranquil waters of Lake Naivasha and enjoy a scenic boat safari. Cruise across the freshwater lake while observing hippos, African fish eagles, pelicans, cormorants, kingfishers, and a variety of other bird species in their natural habitat. Following the boat ride, begin your journey back to Nairobi, leaving the Great Rift Valley behind. Arrive in the city by late morning or early afternoon, where you will be dropped off at the designated city centre location or your preferred hotel/airport for your onward travel arrangements.

Approximate driving time: 3 hours.

Main Destination:

Lake Naivasha (Naivasha)

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.