6-day itinerary
Lakes Nakuru – Bogoria – Naivasha & Masai Mara – 6 Days
From Nairobi /return to Nairobi-Kenya
Game viewing drives at Lake Nakuru & Masai Mara, Flamingo viewing, boat ride & guided walking safari at Lakes Naivasha and Bogoria
Kenya safari tour focusing on great rift valley landscape, bird life, activities & big game viewing.
This is a 6 days – Kenya safari tour.
Tour visits the Rift valley lakes where a few Flamingoes, Rhino, Warthog, Buffalo, Lion may be seen at the Lake Nakuru.
Hot springs / geysers & flamingoes are found at the Lake Bogoria while theLake Naivasha offers opportunities for more birdlife, hippos, crocodiles
The Lake Naivasha also offers small game viewing and opportunities for bicycle riding and trek at theHell’s gate.
Boat ride to explore Lake Naivasha is included.
Also included is the guided walking safari at the Crescent Island.
Safari visits the Masai Mara game reserve for 3-days in a culmination of game viewing drives in pursuit of the Big five
Transport is by customized pop up top safari minivan and experienced driver / guide
Option of a pop up top 4 x 4 land cruiser jeep upgrade is available at an extra cost.
Good to know
- Also suitable as family safari
- Suitable for bird enthusiasts
- You can suggest tour modification
- Driving times on safari are an estimate and may vary depending on state of the road and traffic.
- Safari can include local flights to cut on driving time if required (extra price)
- If you choose to stay at The Pelican Lodge, Sarova Woodlands or Sentrim Elementaita, note that there shall be no re-entry at Lake Nakuru National Park on the following day.
Tour highlights
- The Great Rift Valley escarpment
- Lake Nakuru National Park
- Lake Naivasha
- Lake Elmenteita-a brief stop en-route
- Masai Mara game reserve, unlimited game viewing drives
- Unlimited game viewing drives
- Flamingoes, Lions, Zebras, Giraffe, Warthog, Rhino and more
- Hot springs Flamingo and scenery viewing at Lake Bogoria
- Hippos, Crocodiles, birds at Lake Naivasha boat ride
- Optional visit at Hell's Gate National Park by bicycle and hiking (price on request)
- Optional Masai village visit at Amboseli (arrange with your driver guide) = $ 25 per person
- Optional hot air balloon excursion at the Masai Mara =$ 450 per person (enquire with us)
Day by day
The Itinerary
- Day1
Nairobi – Lake Nakuru
0730hrs:Pick up from your Nairobi Hotel or Nairobi airport
Proceed to the lake Nakuru national park with stops to view the Great Rift Valley escarpment
Afternoon game and bird watching drives around the lake and adjacent national park.
The park hosts and is world famous for its hundreds of thousands of flamingos, pelicans and other bird species.
White & Black rhino species, reticulated giraffes, zebra, buffalo, lion, warthog etc are also found within it’s borders
Overnight at your Lake Nakuru safari lodge or tented camp.
- Day2
Lake Nakuru – Lake Bogoria – Lake Naivasha
A morning bird and game viewing drive at the National Park.
Proceed to the Lakes Bogoria on a scenic drive along the floors of the great rift valley.
Visit the Lake Bogoria to marvel at the hot springs, geysers and flamingos.
Later proceed to the Lake Naivasha for overnight.
Overnight at your lake Naivasha safari lodge or tented camp.
- Day3
Lake Naivasha – Masai Mara
Morning boat ride at the Lake Naivasha to view hippos, exotic birds and small game.
This shall be followed by a guided walking safari at the Crescent Island
Proceed to the Masai Mara game reserve on a scenic drive at the floors of the Rift valley.
Arrival at the Masai Mara shall be in time for lunch.
We shall freshen up before proceeding for an afternoon game viewing drive.
Overnight shall be at your Masai Mara safari Lodge or tented camp.
- Day4
The Masai Mara Game Reserve – Full Day
Today shall be a game viewing extravaganza!
Masai Mara Game reserve remains the most exciting wildlife eco-system of the Natural world.
It is host to the highest and most varied concentration of wild animals than any other wildlife park in the region.
The scenic appeal of the tree studded savannah plains, the moderate climate and diversity of wild game species makes it a one stop shop for game viewing activities.
We shall traverse the Masai Mara reserve on a full day of unlimited game viewing encountering the big five and more of the lesser game.
Picnic lunch shall be by the Mara river as we watch hippos & crocodiles or maybe the great migration (July – October).
Overnight shall be at our Masai Mara safari lodge/ Tented camp
- Day5
The Masai Mara Game Reserve – Full Day
Extra day shall be spent at the Masai Mara with game viewing drives
Optional activities like Masai village cultural visit or Hot air balloon rides can be arranged at extra fee
Overnight shall be at our Masai Mara safari lodge/ tented camp
- Day6
Masai Mara – Nairobi
Early morning game viewing drives at the Masai Mara.
Depart for Nairobi with lunch stop along the way.
Arrive Nairobi in the late afternoon.
Drop off at your Nairobi hotel /Nairobi airport / residence.
What you could see on a 6 Day Rift Valley Safari
- The Big Five
- Prolific Birdlife
- Buffalo
- Elephant
- Giraffe
- Zebra
- Lion
- Crocodile
- Mongoose
- Hyrax
- Dik-dik
- Prolific Birdlife (up to 600 species)
Where you stay
Accommodation
Safari accommodation options for each location
Maasai Mara Game Reserve
Lake Naivasha Resorts
- Standard
- Elsamere Lodge, Naivasha Crescent Camp.
- Economy
- Naivasha Kongoni Camp.
Lake Nakuru National Park
- Economy
- Lake Nakuru Lodge
Tour price includes
- Nairobi airport-hotel pick up / drop off transfers
- Transport in a customized pop up top safari minivan.
- Services of an experienced English/other language speaking driver/ guide.
- Stay in economy, standard or luxury safari lodge / tented camps.
- Game viewing drives
- Park entrance fees.
- All meals on safari.
- Bottled drinking water in safari vehicle.
- Government taxes and local levies
Not included in the tour price
- All bottled drinks, items and services of a personal nature and tips & gratuities.
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