6-Day Great Rift Valley & Lake Safari
Day 1: Nairobi – Lake Naivasha
- Depart from Nairobi in the morning and drive to Lake Naivasha, a freshwater lake known for its abundant birdlife and hippos.
- Arrive at the lodge, check-in, and enjoy lunch by the lakeshore.
- Afternoon boat safari, where you’ll see hippos, fish eagles, and other bird species.
- Visit Crescent Island, where you can walk among zebras, giraffes, and antelopes in a serene environment.
- Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 2: Lake Nakuru National Park
- After breakfast, drive to Lake Nakuru National Park, home to the famous flamingos and rhino sanctuary.
- Enjoy a game drive, spotting black and white rhinos, Rothschild giraffes, buffalos, and leopards.
- Visit Baboon Cliff for breathtaking panoramic views of the lake.
- Afternoon relaxation at the lodge, followed by an evening game drive.
- Return for dinner and overnight stay inside the park.
Day 3: Lake Bogoria & Baringo Exploration
- Early breakfast, then drive to Lake Bogoria, a geothermal wonderland famous for hot springs, geysers, and flocks of flamingos.
- Explore the steaming geysers and witness the spectacular views of the alkaline lake.
- Continue to Lake Baringo, where you’ll go on a boat safari to spot hippos, crocodiles, and over 470 species of birds.
- Optional visit to a Njemps tribal village to learn about their traditional way of life.
- Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 4: Transfer to Maasai Mara
- After breakfast, drive through the scenic Rift Valley landscapes towards Maasai Mara National Reserve.
- Arrive at the camp/lodge, check-in, and enjoy lunch.
- Afternoon game drive, searching for lions, elephants, cheetahs, and leopards.
- Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 5: Full-Day Maasai Mara Game Drive
- Start the day with an early morning game drive, the best time to spot predators in action.
- Breakfast at the lodge, then head out for a full-day safari, including a picnic lunch in the wild.
- Explore the Mara River, famous for the Great Migration (seasonal) and large Nile crocodiles.
- Optional hot air balloon safari for a breathtaking aerial view of the savannah.
- Visit a Maasai village to experience their unique culture, dances, and traditions.
- Return to the lodge for dinner and a bonfire storytelling session.
Day 6: Sunrise Game Drive – Return to Nairobi
- Early morning sunrise game drive, ideal for wildlife photography.
- Breakfast at the lodge, then depart for Nairobi, stopping at a souvenir market along the way.
- Arrive in the afternoon, marking the end of the adventure.