Rift Valley to the Maasai Mara: the Ultimate Kenyan Safari Experience | Jul 02, 2022

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Venture into the Kenyan wilderness in search of lions, leopards, elephants and more, while enjoying the comforts of luxury accommodation on this seven-day adventure. From Nairobi, you’ll set off towards the mountains of the Aberdare National Park for your first game drives. Head west to Lake Nakuru in the Great Rift Valley, where you’ll have an opportunity to...
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Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

    • Spot wildlife on game drives in Aberdare National Park
    • Marvel at the vast flamingo population in Lake Nakuru
    • Learn about the Maasai way of life in the Loita Hills
    • Search for the Big Five in the Maasai Mara National Reserve

What's this trip about?

    Venture into the Kenyan wilderness in search of lions, leopards, elephants and more, while enjoying the comforts of luxury accommodation on this seven-day adventure. From Nairobi, you’ll set off towards the mountains of the Aberdare National Park for your first game drives. Head west to Lake Nakuru in the Great Rift Valley, where you’ll have an opportunity to spot elusive leopards and rhinos. You’ll then continue to the Loita Hills to gain an insight into Maasai culture, before arriving in the grassy plains of the Maasai Mara – one of the prime places in Africa to spot the Big Five.

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeSmall Group - max of 18 people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportN/A
Start CityNairobi
End CityNairobi

Travel Themes

  • Nature & Wildlife
  • Safari

Destinations

Attractions

  • Maasai Mara
  • Nairobi

Activities

  • Culture
  • Game drive
  • Nature
  • Safari
  • Wildlife viewing

Max Group Size

  • Max Group Size: 18

Trip includes

    • Three night’s national park lodge accommodation
    • Three night’s premium hotel accommodation
    • Private and local transport
    • Six breakfasts, five lunches, six dinners
    • Local Insider
    • Airport transfers
    • Market visits
    • Nature walk, Aberdare Country Club
    • Full-day game drives, Aberdare National Park
    • Morning game drive, Aberdare National Park
    • Afternoon game drive, Lake Nakuru
    • Tepesua village visit
    • Game drives, Maasai Mara

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive in Nairobi
Accommodation: Sarova Panafric Hotel Activities Included: Airport transfer, Welcome dinner Optional Activities: Nairobi National Museum visit, Nairobi night tour & Langata Giraffe Centre visit Touch down at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport and take your tran...
Day 2: Visit traditional markets en route to Aberdare National Park
Accommodation: Aberdare Country Club Activities Included: Market visits, Nature walk After breakfast, you’ll leave the city behind and head north in custom-made safari vehicles towards Aberdare National Park, which covers a 767sqkm (296sqmi) expanse of forested mount...
Day 3: Enjoy full-day game drives in Aberdare National Park
Accommodation: The Ark Activities Included: Full-day game drives This morning, you’ll set off on a full-day game drive in Aberdare National Park, which is one of the best places in the country to spot wildlife – despite being one of the smallest protected areas in Ke...
Day 4: Search for leopards and rhinos at Lake Nakuru
Accommodation: Sarova Woodlands Hotel and Spa Activities Included: Morning game drive, moving out of Aberdare National Park Afternoon game drive around Lake Nakuru Optional Activities: Menengai Crater visit, Hyrax Hill Museum visit Kick-start your day with anothe...
Day 5: Learn about indigenous cultures en route to Maasai Mara
Accommodation: Keekorok Lodge Activities Included: Tepesua village visit, Game drive Your journey continues south to the Loita Hills, where dry, open plains and remote forests are home to indigenous communities. Learn about the Maasai way of life in this underexplore...
Day 6: Try to spot the Big Five on Maasai Mara game drives
Accommodation: Keekorok Lodge Activities Included: Morning game drive, Afternoon game drive, Farewell dinner Optional Activities: Hot-air balloon safari, Nature walk The woodlands and grassy plains of the Maasai Mara are home to the Big Five (elephant, buffalo, lio...
Day 7: Depart from Nairobi
Activities Included: Airport transfer At 8am, you’ll depart Maasai Mara and return to Nairobi, stopping for lunch in the town of Narok along the way. Expect to arrive back in Nairobi around 5pm before heading to the airport – to be safe, don’t book your return flight b...

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Dates & Availability

Price From $3,189
Price per day$456
Last Updated: 6/4/2022

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6 Breakfasts, 5 Lunches & 6 Dinners
Age Requirements
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