5 Days Kenya Safaris – Through The Rift Valley

Leaving Nairobi after your breakfast at the hotel, travel to west through the Kenya’s fertile highlands, where rolling tea and coffee estates abound. Then suddenly to your left, the trees part to reveal a spectacular view of the Great Rift Valley, with dormant Longonot volcano taking centre stage.

Your panoramic journey will then take you past Lake Naivasha, with its Crescent Island and onto Lake Nakuru. The lake is often colored by a shimmering flamingo pink from thousands of the beautiful birds lining its shores. Once in the park, there will be a game drive en route to the lodge. Following lunch and a siesta, there is an afternoon game drive returning to the lodge as the sun sets.

After an early morning breakfast leave the flamingo fringed Lake Nakuru behind and heading due south, travel towards Narok, the gateway to the Maasai Mara and district headquarters of this part of Maasai land. You’ll travel across the ”breadbasket” of Kenya, covered with acres of wheat and barley, before you reach the Mara in time for lunch. Following lunch and a siesta, there is an afternoon game drive returning to the camp as the sun sets.

After breakfast you will start your day with game drives in search for big 5 animals plus other animals. Optional Early Morning balloon safari ride (US$450.00 per person) across the Masai Mara plains. Masai Mara is an extension of the Serengeti ecosystem to the south. Game abounds here; The Mara is noted for its abundance of lions – particularly the superb black manned males. See the great Migration where over 1.5 million wildebeest and other antelopes crossing the mighty Mara River. Experience the battle between survival and hunger. You are also likely to see lots of elephants here often in large herds, as well as – if you’re lucky leopard, cheetah and rhino.

All of the Big Five are residents. You’re sure to see the African buffalo. In the evening visit masai village at an extra cost payable direct.

After breakfast you’ll depart the Maasai Mara with game drive en route to Nairobi arriving early afternoon. You will be dropped off at the airport for your onward flight back home. END OF SERVICE!