Overview
Explore Kenya’s Rift Valley and lakes on this immersive 5-day private safari, where you’ll encounter a diverse range of landscapes, wildlife, and activities. From cycling alongside zebras at Hell’s Gate to witnessing lions in the Masai Mara, each day offers a unique blend of adventure and natural beauty.
This safari is ideal for travelers seeking an immersive journey into Kenya’s Rift Valley, lakes, and world-renowned Masai Mara, where cultural insights, scenic landscapes, and memorable wildlife encounters await.
Itinerary
Destination: Lake Naivasha Highlights: Rift Valley viewpoint, Hell’s Gate National Park, Lake Naivasha boat safari
Begin with a scenic drive from Nairobi to Lake Naivasha, stopping at the Great Rift Valley viewpoint for panoramic photos and a briefing on the escarpment’s significance. Continue to Hell's Gate National Park, known for its geothermal activity and unique landscapes.
Here, you can cycle or trek alongside zebras, buffalo, and gazelles amid the park’s towering cliffs. After checking into Lodge or Hotel and enjoying lunch, embark on an evening boat safari on Lake Naivasha, spotting hippos and various bird species.
An optional visit to Crescent Island offers a chance to walk alongside wildlife.
Accommodation: Lodge or Hotel Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Destination: Lake Nakuru National Park Highlights: Birdwatching, rhino sanctuary, afternoon game drive
After breakfast, drive to Lake Nakuru National Park, famed for its birdlife, particularly pink flamingos, pelicans, and storks. As a sanctuary for black and white rhinos, as well as the Rothschild giraffe, the park offers a variety of sights to enjoy on an afternoon game drive.
After checking in at your Camp or Lodge and having lunch, explore the park’s diverse habitats, which are home to lions, buffalo, and leopards. Dinner and an overnight stay will follow at the lodge.
Accommodation: Sarova Camp or Lodge Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Destination: Masai Mara National Reserve Highlights: Scenic drive, en-route game drive, afternoon safari
In the morning, depart for Masai Mara, taking in the beautiful Kenyan landscape en route. Upon arrival, a game drive will lead you your Game Camp or Lodge, located within the reserve. Enjoy lunch, then embark on an afternoon game drive across the rolling plains of Masai Mara, home to abundant wildlife, including elephants, zebras, and predators like lions and leopards. The reserve’s grassy plains are a prime location for wildlife photography, with breathtaking backdrops. After a thrilling drive, return to camp for dinner and an evening of relaxation.
Accommodation: Game camp or Lodge Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Destination: Masai Mara National Reserve Highlights: Sunrise game drive, Mara River, hippos, crocodiles, optional hot air balloon ride
Start with an early morning game drive as the sun rises over the savanna, capturing the park’s wildlife at their most active time. After breakfast back at camp, spend the day exploring the reserve with a packed lunch to enjoy in the bush. The day’s safari includes a visit to the Mara River, where you’ll witness hippos and crocodiles. The diverse landscapes and the abundance of animals make this a photographer’s paradise. An optional hot-air balloon ride over the plains provides a bird’s-eye view of the Mara (additional cost).
Accommodation: Game camp or Lodge Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Destination: Nairobi Highlights: Morning game drive
After an early breakfast, enjoy a final game drive in Masai Mara as you bid farewell to the reserve’s spectacular scenery and wildlife. Drive back to Nairobi, stopping for lunch en route, and conclude the safari with a drop-off at your hotel or the airport.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Inlcludes
- All accommodations
- Meals as per itinerary
- Professional guide
- Airport transfers
- All transportation
- Drinking water
- Scheduled activities
Excludes
- International flights
- Additional accommodation pre/post-tour
- Tips and personal items
- Optional activities (e.g., hot air balloon ride)











