7 DAYS / 6 NIGHTS CLASSIC RIFT VALLEY

ABOUT the tour

Experience the scenic beauty of Lake Nakuru, a compact yet wildlife-rich destination nestled in the Great Rift Valley. Known for its flamingos, rhinos, and picturesque lake views, this park offers relaxed yet rewarding safari encounters. Carefully designed itineraries combine game drives, birdwatching, and panoramic viewpoints, creating a peaceful and well-balanced safari ideal for short stays and nature lovers seeking comfort and accessibility.

TOUR DETAILS
  • Safari Style: Private guided road safari
  • Vehicle: 4x4 Safari Land Cruiser / Safari Van with pop-up roof
  • Start / End Point: Nairobi
  • Guide: Professional English-speaking driver-guide
  • Ideal For: International guests, wildlife lovers, photographers
  • Price: $3,642
  • Pace: Relaxed & immersive
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Detailed itinerary

DAY 1: NAIROBI – LAKE NAKURU NATIONAL PARK

  • 06:30 hrs | Pick-up & Safari Briefing | Pick up from Nairobi hotel / JKIA. Meet your safari guide. Safari orientation: overview of parks & wildlife, safety & photography tips.

  • 07:00 hrs | Depart Nairobi | Drive via the Great Rift Valley escarpment. Guide explains Rift Valley geology and landscapes.

  • 09:30 hrs | Rift Valley Viewpoint Stop | Panoramic photography and short refreshment break.

  • 11:00 hrs | Enter Lake Nakuru National Park

  • 1:15 – 14:00 hrs | Game Drive (En Route to Lodge) | Visit Rhino Sanctuary (black & white rhinos), Acacia woodland (leopard habitat), Lakeshore flamingo zone (seasonal). Wildlife: Rothschild giraffes, buffaloes, waterbucks, lions.

  • 14:00 – 15:00 hrs | Lunch & Check-in

  • 15:30 – 18:00 hrs | Afternoon Game Drive | Visit Baboon Cliff viewpoint, Lion Hill viewpoint, Makalia Falls (seasonal). Bird-watching experience (over 450 species).

  • 19:30 hrs | Dinner & Overnight | Accommodation – Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge.

DAY 2: FULL DAY LAKE NAKURU EXPERIENCE

  • 06:30 hrs | Early Breakfast

  • 07:00 – 10:00 hrs | Morning Game Drive | Focus on rhino tracking and leopard search (early hours). Sunrise photography.

  • 10:30 – 12:30 hrs | Leisure & Nature Experience | Relax at lodge, guided birdwatching around lodge grounds, wildlife viewing from viewpoints.

  • 13:00 – 14:00 hrs | Lunch

  • 15:00 – 18:00 hrs | Photography Game Drive | Explore southern park sections, visit wooded areas and seasonal marshes. Focus on composition & wildlife behavior.

  • 19:30 hrs | Dinner & Overnight

DAY 3: LAKE NAKURU – LAKE NAIVASHA

  • Distance: ~80 km | Drive Time: 2 hours

  • 07:30 hrs | Breakfast & Check-out

  • 08:00 hrs | Drive to Lake Naivasha

  • 10:00 hrs | Check-in & Welcome | Refreshments at lodge.

  • 12:30 – 13:30 hrs | Lunch

  • 14:00 – 15:15 hrs | Boat Safari | Guided boat ride on Lake Naivasha. See hippos, African fish eagles, pelicans and cormorants.

  • 15:30 – 16:30 hrs | Crescent Island Walking Safari | Guided walk among giraffes, zebras & antelopes. Safe, predator-free environment.

  • 17:00 – 18:30 hrs | Sunset & Leisure | Relax by the lakeshore, photography at sunset.

  • 17:00 – 18:30 hrs | Sunset & Leisure | Relax by the lakeshore, photography at sunset.

DAY 4: HELL’S GATE NATIONAL PARK – LAKE NAIVASHA

  • 07:30 hrs | Breakfast

  • 08:30 – 12:30 hrs | Hell’s Gate Experience | Enter Hell’s Gate National Park. Activities: cycling safari among zebras & giraffes, walk through Ol Njorowa Gorge, view geothermal steam vents, Fischer’s Tower & Central Tower cliffs.

  • 13:00 hrs | Lunch

  • 14:30 – 16:30 hrs | Optional Experiences | Spa & wellness (optional), birdwatching around Lake Naivasha, leisure time at lodge.

  • 19:30 hrs | Dinner & Overnight

DAY 5: LAKE NAIVASHA – MAASAI MARA NATIONAL RESERVE

  • Breakfast (06:30 hrs)

  • 07:00 hrs | Drive to Maasai Mara | Scenic drive through Narok County. Cultural insights from guide.

  • 15:30 – 18:30 hrs | Afternoon Game Drive | Wildlife: lions, cheetahs, elephants, plains game (zebras, wildebeest). Sunset over the Mara savannah.
  • 13:00 hrs | Arrive & Lunch at Camp

  • 15:30 – 18:30 hrs | Afternoon Game Drive | Wildlife: lions, cheetahs, elephants, plains game (zebras, wildebeest). Sunset over the Mara savannah.

  • 19:30 hrs | Dinner & Overnight | Accommodation – Ashnil Mara Camp.

DAY 6: FULL DAY MAASAI MARA EXPERIENCE

  • 06:00 – 09:30 hrs | Sunrise Game Drive | Best chance for big cats hunting and early morning action. Picnic breakfast in the wild.

  • 10:30 – 12:30 hrs | Leisure & Interpretation | Relax at camp, wildlife talks with guide.

  • 13:00 hrs | Lunch

  • 15:30 – 18:30 hrs | Extended Game Drive | Explore Mara River (crocodiles & hippos) and open savannah plains. Sunset photography.

  • 19:30 hrs | Dinner & Overnight

DAY 7: MAASAI MARA – NAIROBI (DEPARTURE)

  • 06:30 hrs | Breakfast & Check-out

  • 07:00 – 09:00 hrs | Final Game Drive | Last wildlife sightings. Farewell to the Mara.

  • 09:30 hrs | Drive Back to Nairobi

  • 16:30 – 17:30 hrs | Arrival Nairobi | Drop-off at hotel or international airport. End of safari services.
PACKAGE INCLUDE
  • Private transport in a 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
  • Professional English-speaking safari guide
  • All park entrance fees (Lake Nakuru, Hell’s Gate, Maasai Mara)
  • Full board accommodation (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
  • Bottled mineral water during the safari
  • Boat safari on Lake Naivasha
  • Crescent Island guided walking safari
  • Cycling / walking safari at Hell’s Gate
  • Game drives as per itinerary
  • Government taxes & statutory levies
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PACKAGE EXCLUDES
  • International & domestic flights
  • Entry visas & travel insurance
  • Tips & gratuities
  • Personal expenses (laundry, drinks, souvenirs)
  • Alcoholic & soft drinks
  • Optional activities not mentioned
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