4 Days Great Rift Valley Kenya Tour | Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru & Lake Naivasha Safari

1 January – 30 June

USD $700

Per person sharing

1 July – 31 December

USD $900

Per person sharing

Masai Mara National Reserve

Explore expansive savannah plains in search of lions, elephants, buffaloes, cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, and other wildlife.

Lake Nakuru National Park

Discover a wildlife-rich landscape known for black and white rhinos, Rothschild's giraffes, and diverse birdlife.

Lake Naivasha

Enjoy beautiful freshwater lake scenery, with optional boat rides and a walking safari on Crescent Island.

1. Kenya's Famous Safari Destinations

Visit the Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru, and Lake Naivasha in one exciting journey.

2. Exceptional Wildlife Viewing

Look for lions, elephants, rhinos, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, and other fascinating wildlife.

3. Great Rift Valley Scenery

Enjoy a scenic drive and viewpoint stop across one of Africa's most remarkable geographical landscapes.

4. Affordable Group Joining

Share the safari vehicle with fellow travellers for a more budget-friendly experience.

5. Big Five Opportunities

The Masai Mara offers opportunities to search for lions, leopards, elephants, buffaloes, and rhinos.

6. Optional Maasai Cultural Visit

Learn about Maasai traditions and community life during an optional village experience.

7. Memorable Lake Experiences

Explore Lake Nakuru's wildlife and discover Lake Naivasha through optional water and walking activities.

8. Professional Safari Guides

Travel with an English-speaking safari guide who helps you explore wildlife areas along the itinerary.

Day 1: Nairobi to Masai Mara National Reserve

Your Great Rift Valley Kenya Tour begins with an early morning departure from Nairobi. Travel through the magnificent Great Rift Valley, stopping at the famous viewpoint to admire panoramic scenery and photograph this remarkable geographical landscape.

Continue through picturesque countryside and traditional Maasai lands before arriving at the world-famous Masai Mara National Reserve in time for lunch. Check in at Ntulele Mara Camp and enjoy some time to relax before heading out for an approximately two-hour sunset game drive.

During your first safari, explore the savannah in search of lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, antelopes, and other wildlife. Enjoy the changing colours of the African sunset before returning to camp for dinner and overnight.

Day 2: Full-Day Masai Mara Safari Experience

Today is dedicated to an extensive wildlife adventure in the legendary Masai Mara National Reserve. Depart at approximately 6:30 AM and spend the day exploring the vast savannah grasslands that make this destination one of Africa's finest wildlife areas.

Look for lions, elephants, buffaloes, cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, and many other species that roam freely across the plains. Your professional safari guide will take you through different sections of the reserve in search of wildlife while sharing information about animal behaviour and the ecosystem.

Enjoy lunch during the safari and continue wildlife viewing until late afternoon. Return to Ntulele Mara Camp for dinner and overnight after a memorable day of wildlife encounters and photography.

Day 3: Masai Mara to Lake Nakuru National Park

After breakfast, you may choose to participate in an optional Maasai village visit for USD $20 per person. Learn about Maasai traditions, dances, customs, homes, and daily life through a cultural encounter with community members.

Later, depart the Masai Mara and travel through the scenic Great Rift Valley towards Lake Nakuru National Park. After arriving and enjoying lunch, embark on an afternoon game drive in the park.

Lake Nakuru is known for its black and white rhinos, Rothschild's giraffes, lions, buffaloes, baboons, and diverse birdlife. Enjoy wildlife viewing before proceeding to Eldorado Rustic Hotel for dinner and overnight.

Day 4: Lake Naivasha Excursion and Return to Nairobi

After breakfast, continue your Great Rift Valley Kenya Tour with a scenic drive to beautiful Lake Naivasha. Guests may enjoy an optional boat ride for USD $20 per person, offering opportunities to observe hippos and a variety of bird species around the lake.

For a closer wildlife experience, choose the optional Crescent Island Walking Safari. This guided activity offers the chance to walk among herbivores such as giraffes, zebras, gazelles, and wildebeest while enjoying views of the lake and surrounding landscape. The listed price is USD $35 per person; confirm the current fee when booking.

After lunch, depart for Nairobi, bringing your four-day Kenya safari to a close. Reflect on the wildlife encounters, scenic landscapes, and memorable experiences from the Masai Mara and the Great Rift Valley lakes.

Safari Inclusions

• Transport in a customized 4x4 Toyota Land Cruiser with pop-up roof.
• Professional English-speaking safari driver-guide.
• All park entrance fees specified in the itinerary.
• Accommodation as specified.
• Meals as indicated throughout the safari.
• Game drives mentioned in the itinerary.
• Bottled drinking water during the safari.
• Pick-up and drop-off in Nairobi.
• Government taxes and levies.

Safari Exclusions

• International and domestic flights.
• Kenya visa fees.
• Travel insurance.
• Maasai village visit – USD $20 per person.
• Lake Naivasha boat ride – USD $20 per person.
• Crescent Island walking safari – USD $35 per person as listed in the itinerary; confirm current pricing.
• Alcoholic and soft drinks.
• Personal expenses.
• Laundry services.
• Tips and gratuities.
• Activities not mentioned under inclusions.