6-Day Classic Safari & Rift Valley Lakes Adventure

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Nairobi to Lake Naivasha

Depart from Nairobi in the morning for the breathtaking drive to Lake Naivasha, a freshwater lake in the Great Rift Valley. Arriving before midday, check in at your lodge and enjoy a relaxing lunch by the lakeside. A visit to Crescent Island for a walking safari offers close encounters with zebras, giraffes, and antelopes in a predator-free environment. Return to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Lake Naivasha (Naivasha)

Accommodation:

Lake Naivasha Sopa Resort

• Mid-range hotel located at Lake Naivasha (Naivasha)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Lake Naivasha to Lake Nakuru

After breakfast, take a short drive to Lake Nakuru National Park, famous for its vast population of flamingos and the endangered white and black rhinos. Arrive in time for a game drive, where you may also spot lions, leopards, and Rothschild’s giraffes. Enjoy a picnic lunch or a meal at your lodge before continuing your exploration of the park. Later in the evening, check in at your lodge, relax, and enjoy dinner with views of the serene landscape.

Main Destination:

Lake Nakuru National Park

Best Time To Visit June to February (Best for wildlife viewing; little rain)

High Season July to February (The park gets very busy)

Best Weather June to February (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Lake Nakuru NP

GiraffeCommon

White RhinoCommon

BuffaloCommon

ZebraCommon

HippoCommon

Black RhinoOccasional

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LionOccasional

LeopardOccasional

HyenaOccasional

ElephantNone

CheetahNone

WildebeestNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located inside Lake Nakuru NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Lake Nakuru to Maasai Mara

After breakfast, depart for the legendary Maasai Mara National Reserve, a journey that takes you through scenic landscapes, Maasai villages, and rolling hills. Arrive in time for lunch at your safari lodge or camp. After some relaxation, head out for an evening game drive, where you may encounter lions, elephants, cheetahs, and an array of other wildlife. As the sun sets over the savannah, return to your lodge for a hearty dinner and an overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve

Best Time To Visit June to October (For general wildlife viewing) and July or August to October (For wildebeest migration)

High Season June to October and December to March

Best Weather June to October (Sunny, but not too hot)

Wildlife in Masai Mara NR

ElephantCommon

GiraffeCommon

LionCommon

CheetahCommon

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

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BuffaloCommon

HippoCommon

HyenaCommon

LeopardOccasional

Black RhinoRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Masai Mara Sopa Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located inside Masai Mara NR

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Full Safari in Masai Mara

Start the day with an early morning game drive when predators are most active. Witness the drama of the wild, from hunting lions to grazing herbivores. After breakfast back at the lodge, you can relax or opt for a cultural visit to a Maasai village to learn about their traditions and way of life. In the afternoon, another game drive will take you deeper into the reserve, following the Mara River, home to crocodiles and hippos. After an exhilarating day, return to your lodge for dinner and a well-deserved rest.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve

Accommodation:

Masai Mara Sopa Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located inside Masai Mara NR

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Masai Mara Game Viewing & Optional Balloon Safari

For an unforgettable experience, take an optional hot air balloon safari at dawn, floating over the vast savannah as wildlife roams below. After landing, enjoy a champagne breakfast in the bush. Spend the rest of the day on game drives, tracking the Big Five and other animals in different areas of the park. Enjoy a leisurely lunch and time to relax before another evening game drive. End the day with a campfire dinner under the African sky.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve

Accommodation:

Masai Mara Sopa Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located inside Masai Mara NR

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Masai Mara to Nairobi

Wake up early for a short game drive to catch a final glimpse of the wildlife before breakfast. Afterward, check out and begin the drive back to Nairobi, arriving in the afternoon. Depending on your schedule, you can be dropped off at your hotel or the airport for your onward journey.

Main Destination:

Nairobi (City)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.