RIFT VALLEY LAKES AND THE GREAT MIGRATION – 7 DAYS

Private Tour

Day 1. Nairobi

Upon arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi, you will be met and assisted by our representative, who will be waiting for you at the arrivals area holding a sign with your names on it. Transfer to the hotel. If you arrive in the afternoon, you will check in directly at the hotel. If you arrive in the morning, you will have free time to rest for the rest of the day, explore on your own, or join one of our optional excursions. Depending on the arrival times of your various flights, we will offer optional activities such as a visit to the Karen Blixen Museum (Out of Africa), the Giraffe Center, the National Museum, etc. Overnight stay with breakfast at the Argyle Grand Hotel.

ARGYLE GRAND HOTEL

Day 2. Lake Nakuru

After breakfast, we’ll depart for Lake Nakuru. We’ll arrive in Nakuru before lunch and then go on a safari until sunset. We’ll find ourselves in a world-renowned birding paradise where well-known TV networks such as the BBC, CNN, and TVE—to name a few—gather to film the wonderful documentaries we later see on screen. Nakuru is a sanctuary for the white rhinoceros and home to a wide variety of animals, including lions, leopards, and its famous flamingos. If the lake level permits, we can stroll along the shore and delight our senses with the sounds and colors of the lake and its more than 400 species of birds. Dinner and overnight stay at Lake Nakuru Lodge or Flamingo Hill Tented Camp.

NAKURU

FLAMINGO HILL TENTED CAMP

LAKE NAKURU LODGE

Day 3. Lake Naivasha

After breakfast and a morning safari in Nakuru, we’ll head straight to Lake Naivasha, arriving before lunchtime. This lake is a combination of volcanic rock and sedimentary deposits. It covers an area of 189 square kilometers. It is home to more than 400 species of birds and boasts a large population of hippos. Scenes from the movie “Out of Africa” were filmed in this area. Upon arrival, we’ll enjoy the hotel’s magnificent facilities, gardens, pool, and outdoor areas overlooking the lake, which are teeming with resident wildlife such as giraffes, zebras, and gazelles. A boat safari is included in the afternoon. We’ll be able to see and photograph hippos, fish eagles, and other wildlife closer than ever before. After the boat safari, we’ll disembark on Crescent Island for a beautiful walking safari where you’ll see all kinds of herbivores that live there. After the activities, we’ll return to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay at the Naivasha Sopa Lodge or Naivasha Simba Lodge.

NAIVASHA SOPA LODGE

NAIVASHA SIMBA LODGE

NAIVASHA

Day 4. Masai Mara

After breakfast, we’ll head to the Masai Mara National Reserve, considered by many to be the best wildlife reserve in the world. Hundreds of thousands of mostly herbivorous animals, along with a wide variety of predators and scavengers, roam freely across its rolling hills and vast grasslands, drawn by the lush pastures and year-round water sources. In the afternoon, we’ll visit a Masai village.

MASAIS

We’ll be able to see their huts, enjoy their welcome dances, and talk with the young warriors, women, and elders about their experiences with livestock and hunting. Along with this visit, we’ll also take a tour of an African village such as Takek, Sekenani, or a similar one, where we can observe their way of life, visit local shops, and stroll through their unique streets. Dinner and overnight stay at Mara Maisha Camp, Basecamp Explorer, Loyk Mara Luxury Camp, or Mara Zebra Plains.

MARA MAISHA CAMP

BASE CAMP EXPLORER MASAI MARA

LOYK LUXURY CAMP

ZEBRA PLAINS MARA CAMP

Days 5 and 6. Masai Mara

Full days in the Masai Mara dedicated to morning and afternoon safaris. We’ll visit different areas of the Masai Mara, such as Paradise Plain, Meta Plains, and Burrungant. We’ll visit the Mara River area, where the crossings take place and herbivores pass through during their migration. Our guide will keep a close watch for vultures circling overhead, as they can signal the presence of predators feeding on recent kills. We recommend packing a picnic lunch one day to explore more areas of the savanna (at no additional cost). Meals and accommodations at Mara Maisha Camp, Basecamp Explorer, Loyk Mara Luxury Camp, or Mara Zebra Plains.

MASAI MARA

Day 7. Masai Mara / Nairobi / Departure

After breakfast, transfer to Nairobi by road. Upon arrival, enjoy lunch at Carnivore Restaurant. Optional activities or leisure time, followed by a transfer to the airport for your departure on a flight with a time to be determined. END OF OUR SERVICES.