6 Day Wonderful Safari to the Kenya Rift Valley

This 6 Day Wonderful Safari to the Kenya Rift Valley takes you through some of Kenya’s most spectacular wildlife destinations and scenic landscapes. Explore the famous Great Rift Valley, discover the wildlife-rich Lake Nakuru National Park, experience the freshwater beauty of Lake Naivasha, and enjoy unforgettable game drives in the world-renowned Masai Mara National Reserve. This safari offers an excellent combination of wildlife, birdlife, culture, and breathtaking scenery.

1: Nairobi to Lake Nakuru National Park

After breakfast, depart Nairobi and travel through the Great Rift Valley with a stop at a scenic viewpoint overlooking the valley.

Continue to Lake Nakuru National Park and arrive in time for lunch at your lodge. In the afternoon, enjoy your first game drive in search of white rhinos, black rhinos, Rothschild’s giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, waterbucks, lions, and leopards.

The park is also known for its diverse birdlife and beautiful landscapes surrounding the lake.

Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.

Accommodation Options

Budget: Citymax Hotel Nakuru

Mid-range: Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge

Luxury: Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge

Meals: Lunch and Dinner

Day 2: Lake Nakuru to Lake Naivasha

After breakfast, enjoy a final morning game drive before departing for Lake Naivasha.

Arrive in time for lunch and spend the afternoon exploring the lake region. Enjoy a boat safari across the lake where you may see hippos, fish eagles, cormorants, kingfishers, and numerous other bird species.

Continue to Crescent Island for a guided walking safari among giraffes, zebras, impalas, waterbucks, and wildebeests.

Return to your lodge for dinner and overnight.

Accommodation Options

Budget: Taphe Guest Resort

Mid-range: Lake Naivasha Sopa Resort

Luxury: Enashipai Resort and Spa

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 3: Lake Naivasha to Masai Mara National Reserve

After breakfast, depart for the Masai Mara National Reserve.

Drive through scenic landscapes and traditional Maasai communities before arriving at the reserve in time for lunch.

In the afternoon, enjoy your first game drive in the Masai Mara. Search for elephants, lions, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, and many other wildlife species.

Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.

Accommodation Options

Budget: Enchoro Wildlife Camp

Mid-range: Zebra Plains Mara Camp

Luxury: Mara Serena Safari Lodge

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 4: Full Day Safari in Masai Mara

After an early breakfast, depart with packed lunch for a full day exploring the reserve.

Visit various wildlife-rich areas while searching for the Big Five and the numerous predators that inhabit the Mara ecosystem. Explore the famous Mara River where hippos and crocodiles are often seen.

During the migration season, witness thousands of wildebeests and zebras crossing the river while predators wait nearby.

Enjoy a picnic lunch in the reserve before continuing your game drive.

Return to the lodge in the evening.

Accommodation

As above

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 5: Full Day Masai Mara Wildlife Experience

Spend another full day discovering different sections of the reserve.

This extra day increases your chances of encountering elusive species such as leopards and cheetahs while providing more opportunities for wildlife photography.

Observe animal behaviour, explore remote areas of the reserve, and enjoy the beauty of the African wilderness.

Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.

Accommodation

As above

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 6: Morning Game Drive and Return to Nairobi

Wake up early for a final sunrise game drive in the Masai Mara.

Enjoy your last wildlife sightings before returning to the lodge for breakfast.

Check out and begin the drive back to Nairobi, arriving in the afternoon. You will be transferred to your hotel or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your onward journey.

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

Optional Activities

• Hot air balloon safari over the Masai Mara
• Champagne bush breakfast
• Maasai village cultural visit
• Guided nature walks
• Night game drive in a private conservancy
• Horse riding at Lake Naivasha
• Cycling at Hell’s Gate National Park
• Bird watching excursions
• Sundowner experience
• Bush dinner under the stars
• Wildlife photography safari
• Fishing on Lake Naivasha