Tour Overview
Experience the breathtaking beauty of Kenya's Great Rift Valley on this unforgettable 5-night, 6-day safari adventure. Journey through diverse landscapes from Nairobi to the Aberdare National Park, Lake Nakuru, and the world-famous Masai Mara National Reserve. Witness incredible wildlife including elephants, rhinos, lions, and vast herds of plains game in their natural habitats. Our expert guides ensure intimate and respectful wildlife encounters while maintaining the highest safety standards.
Duration
6 Days
Group Size
2-8 People
Locations
4 Parks
Sightings
Guaranteed
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Your Rift Valley safari adventure in Kenya
Arrival in Nairobi
You will be warmly met upon arrival at the airport with our traditional, unique & special welcome (bubbly, hot/cold towels and presentation of authentic safari hats and safari essentials). Your driver guide will help you load the luggage in the vehicle and transfer to the Nairobi Hotel for relaxation.
Aberdare National Park
After breakfast, you will be assisted to check out and drive north through the rich agricultural and hilly mosaic of small farms, coffee plantations and pineapple to Aberdares National Park. Arrive to the ground serving hotel – the Country Club for lunch. Thereafter transfer to your overnight Tree lodge built deep in the forest.
Enjoy game viewing at the floodlit water hole from the comfortable lounge areas such as the savannah elephant, rhino, Cape buffalo, bush bucks, giant forest hogs, Sykes monkey, leopard, and the rare bongo. A ground level bunker provides excellent photographic opportunities and takes you closer than you would believe possible to the wildlife.
Dinner and overnight at your hotel.
Please note: A warm jacket/sweater and a good pair of hiking boots is highly recommended.
Lake Nakuru National Park
After breakfast depart via Nairobi for Lake Nakuru National Park, en-route driving down the scenic Great Rift Valley with breath-taking views of Mt Longonot and Lake Naivasha while you proceed to Lake Nakuru to arrive for late lunch.
Afternoon proceed on a game viewing drive circumventing Lake Nakuru. The lake is situated in the heart of the Rift Valley and is one Kenya's most famous soda lakes. A major feature of this park is the bird life and it is world renowned as the home for millions of Flamingos. A rhino sanctuary also provides the opportunity to see the greatly endangered black rhino.
Return to the camp/lodge for dinner and overnight.
Masai Mara National Reserve
After breakfast depart for Kenya's famous game reserve. You start the day venturing through the Great Rift Valley travelling to the northernmost extension of the Serengeti Plains and one of the richest wildlife Game Reserves, the Masai Mara. The Mara is home to the awesome black-manned lion, the elusive leopard, stately giraffes, vast herds of elephants, rhino, thundering herds of zebra, migrating wildebeest and numerous other plains game. You arrive at the camp/lodge for a late lunch.
After lunch depart for an afternoon game-viewing drive. Enjoy dinner and overnight at the camp/lodge.
Masai Mara National Reserve
Sumptuous breakfast then depart for a full day adventure returning back to the camp/lodge for lunch. Experience the friendly atmosphere where the Maasai community lives in harmony with wild game. After lunch visit a traditional Maasai Manyatta (off the beaten track) and experience the culture of this world famous community. The Masai still live as they did for centuries – Interact with these nomadic people and experience their way of life as you learn about their customs and traditions.
Continue with the afternoon game viewing as you return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.
OPTIONAL ACTIVITY:
Balloon Safari over the Mara plains followed by a champagne breakfast or visit a traditional Maasai Manyatta (off the beaten track) and experience the culture of this world famous community. The Masai still live as they did for centuries -interact with these nomadic people and experience their way of life as you learn about their customs and traditions.
Return to Nairobi
This morning we will enjoy our breakfast then check-out. Unbelievable but true, our good bush moments have come to an end. We bid farewell to our wonderful lodge manager and his team then we will depart back to Nairobi. Not empty handed though. With us are photographs – a capture of the special moments we have had on this tour to immortalise the experience.
Our guide driver will drop you at the Jomo Kenyatta International airport for your onward flight.
What's Included/Excluded
Included
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Park fees & camping All national park fees, camping fees, and permits
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Professional guides Expert mountain guides, assistant guides, and safety personnel
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Porter service Porters to carry equipment, food, and bags
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All meals on mountain Nutritious meals and snacks during the entire trek
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Emergency oxygen Safety equipment including emergency oxygen
Excluded
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Flights International and domestic flights
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Personal gear Climbing gear, clothing, and personal equipment
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Travel insurance Comprehensive travel and medical insurance
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Tips for crew Gratuities for guides, porters, and support staff
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Personal expenses Additional snacks, drinks, and personal items