RIFT VALLEY LAKES & MAASAI MARA

Overview

A wonderful 7-day safari tour visiting two of the Great Rift Valley lakes and the classic Maasai Mara. Activities include game drives in Lake Nakuru National Park and the Maasai Mara National reserve, a boat safari on Lake Naivasha and a bush walk on Crescent Island. There will be plenty of opportunities to track down all the Big Five, see hippos in their natural environment, spot hundreds of species of bird and watch big cats patrol the savannah plains! 

The wildebeest migration travels through the Maasai Mara between July and November

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Need to know

• ​Parks and reserves visited: Lake Nakuru, Lake Naivasha & the Maasai Mara
• ​Accommodation type: A mix of luxury lodges​ and luxury tented camps, all located within the parks and reserves
• Activities: ​Game drives, bush walks, boat safari
• Transport: 4x4 land cruiser with lifting roof
• Safari start and finish point: Nairobi
• Customisation: ​Itinerary can be customised
• Private hire: ​You will be provided with your own vehicle and dedicated guide for the duration of your trip
• Departures: Private hire departures can depart any day​​

Transfers and game drives are provided in comfortable 4x4 land cruisers with lifting roofs for game viewing

​Price per person for private hire dependent on season and party size:
​ $1,360 to $2,399 USD pp / £1,049 to £1,845 GBP pp

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​Day-by-day itinerary in brief

Day 1 & 2 - Lake Nakuru, Sopa Lodge
Spend two days in the premium Lake Nakuru where you can see over 400 different species of birds including large numbers of pelicans and sometimes flamingoes. Nakuru is also a great place to get up close to white rhino and you can also see the rare Rothschild giraffe here as well as zebra, buffalo, waterbuck and lions! Accommodation is at the luxury Sopa Lodge, situated at the top of a ridge with stunning views over the park and lake.

Day 3 - Lake Naivasha, Sopa Resort
Head to Lake Naivasha for a boat safari and a bush walk on Crescent Island, here you can see hippos and many species of birds including fish eagles and pelicans as well as many other plains mammals. You'll be staying at Sopa Resort, located close to the lake shore and has beautiful gardens and there is often wildlife wandering around such as bushbuck, zebra and giraffe.

Day 4, 5 & 6 - Maasai Mara, Sarova Game Camp
Depart Naivasha for the Maasai Mara, rich in biodiversity and home to a large variety of bird species and wildlife, this savannah reserve offers fantastic game viewing and bird watching opportunities. The Maasai Mara is regarded as the jewel of Kenya’s wildlife reserves and is home to the annual wildebeest migration, which involves over 1.5 million animals! There have been 95 species of mammals, amphibians and reptiles, and over 400 bird species recorded on the reserve. Accommodation is at the luxury Sarova Mara Game Camp, situated inside the Maasai Mara national reserve, a high quality tented camp. Spend three days on game drives exploring the savannah grasslands tracking down the Big Five! 

Day 7 - Maasai Mara to Nairobi
After an early morning game drive, you'll head back to camp for a relaxed breakfast, then mid-morning you will head back to Nairobi by road (5 hours by road) with a picnic lunch where you'll be dropped at your preferred location. End of tour.

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Accommodation

Accommodation on this safari is in a mix of upper mid-range luxury lodges and tented camps

Other information

Whats included?

• All accommodation on full board basis
• Transport in a private, safari tour vehicle with lifting roof for game viewing
• Unlimited game drives
• Experienced driver / guide
• All park fees that are payable to Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) and private conservancies
• All airport transfers
• All excursions and entrance fees as stated in itinerary
• Drinking water while on safari

What’s not included in the price?

• International flights
• Kenyan tourist visa
• Alcoholic drinks
• Soft drinks
• Tips & gratuities

 
 Optional activities (prices on request)

• Maasai village visit
• Hot air balloon flight
• Bush breakfast / dinner
• Local flights from Maasai Mara to Nairobi

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Notes

• Safaris are priced in US Dollars, prices quoted in other currencies will be subject to current exchange rates
• Single room supplements apply
• Supplements apply at Easter & Christmas
• Discounts for children under 18
• Group discounts available
• ​Full terms & conditions available on request

Seasons

• Low season: April to June
• Mid-season: November to March
• High season: July to October

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