7-Day Great Rift Valley Kenya

Kenya

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Exploring the Magic of the Great Rift Valley Kenya

Upon arrival in Nairobi, you’ll visit Tsavo West National Park, the largest in Kenya known for its distinctive red elephants and maneless lions. Thereafter, visit the Amboseli National Park, home of African elephants that offers a clear view of the African tallest mountain and the world’s tallest free-standing mountain, Kilimanjaro. Lastly, you’ll drive to Naivasha for a boat ride, and complete your adventure with a visit to the famous Maasai Mara well-known for its wildlife.

Arrival for the Magic of the Great Rift Valley Kenya

You’ll be collected from the airport.

Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

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Day 1

Nairobi To Mtito Andei

On arrival in Nairobi, you’ll be picked up at the JKIA hotel, Nairobi Standard Gauge Railways terminals, hotel or place of residence within Nairobi City at 0600Hrs EAT by our professional tour guide/ driver marking the start of your safari into the wild via the Nairobi-Mombasa Highway with a few stopovers for a health break at Emali town, before proceeding on and check-in at the lodge for lunch and afternoon relaxation and later head for an evening game safari.

Tsavo West is a beautiful, rugged wilderness comprising open grasslands, scrublands, and Acacia woodlands, belts of riverine vegetation, and rocky ridges. During the game drive, be on the lookout to spot the Kudus, Oryx, the rare wild dogs, Red elephants, and the famous Mzima springs only found within the Tsavo ecosystem. Thereafter, head back to the lodge hoping to catch up with the magical sunset, have dinner and have an overnight stay.

Note: If an accommodation is fully booked, we’ll suggest a comparable alternative.

Main Destination: Tsavo West National Park
Accommodation Kilaguni Serena Safari Lodge
Luxury lodge located inside Tsavo West NP
Meals & Drinks: Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
Drinks not included
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Day 2

Mtito Andei to Kimana

After breakfast, check out by 0730hrs EAT & head to Amboseli with an en-route game drive to visit the Shetani Lava which means devil. Lava Flows are said to have been formed 500 years ago when the locals first saw fire erupting & flowing on the ground, they believed that it was the devil himself emerging from the earth hence the name “shetani” lava flow. It is after this that you’ll proceed to Amboseli and check-in for lunch followed by an afternoon rest and later head for an evening game drive.

Amboseli is crowned by Mt Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest peak. The name “Amboseli” comes from a Maasai word meaning (salty dust), and it is one of the best places in Africa to view large herds of Elephants up close. You’ll explore five different habitats here ranging from the dried-up bed of Lake Amboseli, wetlands with Sulphur springs, the savanna and woodlands among many other different types of wildlife.

Note: If an accommodation is fully booked, we’ll suggest a comparable alternative.

Main Destination: Amboseli National Park
Accommodation: Amboseli Sopa Lodge
Mid-range lodge located just outside Amboseli NP
Meals & Drinks: Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
Drinks not included
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Day 3

Amboseli National Park

Have breakfast by 0730 AM EAT before heading for a full day game drive and try and spot more of the Amboseli wildlife (Africa’s big three: The Elephants, Lions, and Buffalos), beautiful bird nature eg Flamingoes and a short hike on the Amboseli observation hill situated in the middle of the park giving a clear view of the entire park. Later, you’ll head for lunch at the Sopa Old campsite until 1400 hours before embarking on a short en-route game drive back to the main lodge by 1630Hrs for a short rest and relaxation where you’ll have the dinner and stayover waiting for the following day.

Main Destination: Amboseli National Park
Accommodation: Amboseli Sopa Lodge
Mid-range lodge located just outside Amboseli NP
Meals & Drinks: All meals included
Drinks not included

Day 4

Kimana – Naivasha

After breakfast kick off the journey to Naivasha via Nairobi-Mai Mahiu-Nakuru Road. On your way, you’ll have a stopover at the Great Rift Valley viewpoint, the travelers’ church, and Naivasha where you’ll carry out the boat ride activity and visit the Crescent Island after your lunch break at Sawela Lodge. You might also experience a beautiful view of the sunset on the shores of Lake Naivasha while having a boat ride or a nature walk on Cresent Island before embarking on dinner and an overnight stay at the lodge.

Note: If an accommodation is fully booked, we’ll suggest a comparable alternative.

Main Destination: Lake Naivasha (Naivasha)
Accommodation: Sawela Lodges
Mid-range hotel located in or near Lake Naivasha
Meals & Drinks: Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
Drinks not included
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Day 5

Naivasha to Maasai Mara

You will have breakfast and check out by 8:00 AM EAT and embark on your journey to Maasai Mara with a short stopover in Narok town for a health break and later check-in for lunch at Mara Kimana Camp. After lunch, you’ll have a rest and later have an evening game drive until 6:30 pm EAT when you’ll be checking back for dinner and layover. During the game drive, you’ll be on the lookout for the African Big Five, giraffes, zebras, gazelles, and different bird species among many other wild animals with the help of your assigned professional tour guide.

Masai Mara National Reserve locally known as the Mara. It is named in honor of the Maasai people, the ancestral inhabitants of the area. Mara locally meaning a plain land with small scattered bushes, is worldwide recognized as a home of the 7th wonder of the world.

Note: If an accommodation is fully booked, we’ll suggest a comparable alternative.

Main Destination: Masai Mara National Reserve
Accommodation: Mara Kimana Camp
Mid-range tented camp located inside Masai Mara NR
Meals & Drinks: All meals included
Drinks not included
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Day 6

Maasai Mara Game Reserve

You will have breakfast by 7:00 a.m. EAT and head to a full-day game drive. This grants you an opportunity to spot more wildlife animals and visit the border between Masai Mara National Reserve and Serengeti National Reserve. You will enjoy a picnic lunch in the bush, or experience more wildebeest migration during the migration period between the months of July to September. After the full-day game drive, you’ll head back to the lodge for relaxation, dinner, and an overnight stay.

Note: If an accommodation is fully booked, we’ll suggest a comparable alternative.

Main Destination: Masai Mara National Reserve
Accommodation: Mara Kimana Camp
Mid-range tented camp located inside Masai Mara NR
Meals & Drinks: All meals included
Drinks not included
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Day 7

Maasai Mara – Nairobi

After breakfast, you’ll be expected to check out of the lodge by 8:30 AM EAT, and pass by the Maasai Village for a cultural experience before driving back to Nairobi via Narok-Mai Mahiu-Nairobi road. Few stops will be made for health breaks and a chance for one to visit the gift shops to grab something for your loved ones back home or have some bites before driving on to Nairobi at your preferred destination. This will mark the end of your wonderful Adventure in Kenya.

Main Destination: Nairobi (City)
Accommodation: No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
Drinks not included

End of tour

Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.

You’ll be dropped off at the airport.

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Included/Exclude

  • Park fees(For non-residents)
  • All activities(Unless labeled as optional)
  • All accommodation(Unless listed as upgrade)
  • A professional driver/guide
  • All transportation(Unless labeled as optional)
  • All Taxes/VAT
  • Roundtrip airport transfer
  • Meals(As specified in the day-by-day section)
  • International flights(From/to home)
  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
  • Tips(Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
  • Personal items(Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
  • Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
  • Some meals(As specified in the day-by-day section)
  • Drinks

Tour Amenities

Accepts Credit Cards
Car Parking
Laundry Service
Outdoor Seating
Reservations
Restaurant
Smoking Allowed
Wireless Internet

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