5-Day Great Rift Valley Safari Escape

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

Nairobi – Maasai Mara National Reserve

Depart Nairobi in the morning and journey through the scenic Great Rift Valley, making a brief stop at the viewpoint for spectacular panoramic views. Continue to the world-famous Maasai Mara National Reserve, arriving at your lodge or camp in time for lunch.

After some time to relax, head out on your first afternoon game drive. Explore the vast plains in search of elephants, lions, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, antelopes, and many other species before returning to your accommodation as the sun sets over the Mara.

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)

Full-Day in Maasai Mara National Reserve

Spend a full day exploring the incredible Maasai Mara with morning and afternoon game drives, or enjoy a full-day safari with a picnic lunch. The reserve is renowned for its exceptional concentration of wildlife and offers excellent opportunities to spot the Big Five—lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhino.

Depending on the season, you may also witness the spectacular Great Migration, where thousands of wildebeest and zebras cross the Mara River. Throughout the day, enjoy breathtaking scenery and outstanding wildlife photography opportunities.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve

Accommodation:

Jambo Mara Safari Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Masai Mara NR

Meals & Drinks:

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

Maasai Mara – Lake Nakuru National Park

After breakfast, depart Maasai Mara and travel through the picturesque Great Rift Valley to Lake Nakuru National Park. Arrive in time for lunch before heading out for an afternoon game drive.

Lake Nakuru is famous for its thriving populations of both black and white rhinos and is one of the best places in Kenya to spot the endangered Rothschild's giraffe. The park is also home to lions, leopards, buffaloes, waterbucks, and a rich variety of birdlife that gathers around the lake.

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:

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

Lake Nakuru – Lake Naivasha

After breakfast, enjoy a short drive to the beautiful Lake Naivasha, a freshwater lake nestled within the Great Rift Valley. Upon arrival, check in and relax before exploring the area.

You may choose to enjoy an optional boat ride across the lake, where hippos can often be seen in the water alongside a variety of aquatic birds. An optional guided walking safari on Crescent Island offers the rare opportunity to walk among giraffes, zebras, antelopes, and other herbivores in a peaceful natural setting.

Spend the evening unwinding while taking in the tranquil atmosphere of the lake.

Main Destination:

Lake Naivasha (Naivasha)

Accommodation:

Lake Naivasha Resort

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

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Lake Naivasha – Nairobi

Enjoy a leisurely breakfast before departing Lake Naivasha for Nairobi. Arrive in the city in the afternoon, bringing your memorable Great Rift Valley safari adventure to a close.

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.