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Rift Valley Explored

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Nairobi, Kenya → Nairobi, Kenya

Country: Kenya
Start: Nairobi, Kenya
End: Nairobi, Kenya
Date: Flexible
Duration: 5 days
Theme: Wildlife
Physical rating: Easy
Meals: 4 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 4 dinners
Transport: Private vehicle, 4x4 Land Cruiser, boat, walking
Price: On Request

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Trip Highlights

Descend the Great Rift Valley escarpment.
Explore the wildlife-rich plains of the Maasai Mara.
Search for lions, elephants, buffalo, giraffes, cheetahs, and leopards.
Spend two nights in the Maasai Mara ecosystem.
Visit Lake Nakuru National Park, one of Kenya's premier rhino sanctuaries.
Spot both black and white rhinos in their natural habitat.
Observe flamingos and other waterbirds around Lake Nakuru.
Cruise across the freshwater waters of Lake Naivasha.
Walk among giraffes, zebras and antelope on Crescent Island.
Travel through Maasai country and the Great Rift Valley landscapes.
Enjoy private touring with a dedicated driver-guide and 4x4 vehicle.

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Inclusions

Meet-and-greet service upon arrival in Nairobi
Assistance with hotel check-in procedures
Private 4×4 Land Cruiser for all transfers and safari activities
Services of an experienced English-speaking driver-guide throughout
All scheduled road transfers within Nairobi and during the safari
Accommodation as specified in the itinerary
Meals as specified in the itinerary
Game drives in Maasai Mara National Reserve
Game drives in Lake Nakuru National Park
Boat safari on Lake Naivasha
Guided walking safari on Crescent Island
Entry fees to all national parks and reserves included in the itinerary
Government taxes and statutory levies
Two 500 ml bottles of mineral water per person per day during game drives
Flying Doctor emergency evacuation cover

Exclusions

International flights
Visa fees
Airport taxes and airline surcharges
Travel insurance
Medical insurance and baggage insurance
Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages not specified
Bottled water outside scheduled game drives
Gratuities for driver-guides, porters and lodge staff
Laundry services
Telephone charges
Souvenirs and personal purchases
Personal expenses of any kind
Optional activities not listed in the itinerary
Anything not specifically listed under inclusions

Will This Trip Suit You?

Want a classic first-time Kenya safari experience.
Prefer private touring with a dedicated guide.
Want to visit the Maasai Mara and Lake Nakuru in one trip.
Interested in seeing rhinos, big cats and large herbivores.
Enjoy wildlife photography.
Prefer comfortable lodges rather than tented camping.
Want a safari with minimal physical demands.
Have limited time but want to experience Kenya's most famous safari regions.
Want an in-depth safari covering multiple remote ecosystems.
Prefer walking safaris as the main activity.
Dislike spending several hours on road transfers.
Want extensive cultural or community-based experiences.
Prefer luxury fly-in safaris over overland travel.
Seeking beach time or coastal experiences.

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Rift Valley Explored

Trip Highlights

Itinerary

Day 1: Nairobi & Maasai Mara National Reserve

Day 2: Maasai Mara National Reserve

Day 3: Maasai Mara & Lake Nakuru National Park

Day 4: Lake Nakuru National Park & Lake Naivasha

Day 5: Lake Naivasha & Nairobi

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Inclusions

Exclusions

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