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6 Days Rift Valley and Maasai Mara Safari

Nairobi – Lake Naivasha – Lake Nakuru – Maasai Mara – Nairobi

Starts
America/New_York
Ends
America/New_York
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Duration: 6 Days / 5 Nights

Route: Nairobi – Lake Naivasha – Lake Nakuru – Maasai Mara – Nairobi

Main attractions: Rift Valley lakes, hippos, flamingos when present, rhinos, Big Five and spectacular savannah wildlife.

Day 1: Nairobi to Lake Naivasha

  • Depart Nairobi.
  • Enjoy a stop at the Great Rift Valley viewpoint.
  • Continue to Lake Naivasha.
  • Check in and enjoy lunch.
  • Optional afternoon boat ride.
  • Dinner and overnight.

Day 2: Lake Naivasha and Hell's Gate

  • Breakfast.
  • Visit Hell's Gate National Park.
  • Enjoy sightseeing, cycling or guided walking in permitted areas.
  • Explore the park's dramatic cliffs and geothermal landscapes.
  • Return to Lake Naivasha.
  • Dinner and overnight.

Day 3: Lake Naivasha to Lake Nakuru

  • Breakfast and departure.
  • Drive to Lake Nakuru.
  • Check into your accommodation.
  • Afternoon game drive.
  • Explore rhino habitats and other wildlife areas.
  • Dinner and overnight.

Day 4: Lake Nakuru to Maasai Mara

  • Early breakfast.
  • Optional morning game drive.
  • Depart for Maasai Mara.
  • Arrive for lunch.
  • Afternoon game drive.
  • Dinner and overnight.

Day 5: Full-Day Maasai Mara Safari

  • Early breakfast.
  • Morning and afternoon game drives.
  • Explore the open plains in search of the Big Five.
  • Enjoy a picnic lunch during your full-day excursion.
  • Return to camp for dinner.

Day 6: Maasai Mara to Nairobi

  • Breakfast.
  • Optional early-morning game drive.
  • Depart for Nairobi.
  • Arrive in the afternoon.

Why book this safari?

A good choice for travelers who want to experience the Great Rift Valley before exploring Kenya's most famous wildlife reserve.