This is a short but extremely rewarding safari as it allows visitors to gain a firsthand experience of the Great Rift Valley and the vast game-rich plains of the Masai Mara. The Rift Valley lakes are famous for their abundance of flamingos and other waterfowl, while Masai Mara is home to the country’s greatest concentration of wildlife. Departs from Nairobi every Monday.
<p>A transfer from the airport (or hotel) can be arranged for an extra cost.</p><p>Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.</p><p></p><p>Clients to make own way to Nairobi Serena Hotel in Nairobi by 0700hrs for the safari briefing.</p><p></p><p>Travel towards Kenya's fertile highlands and head down the rift escarpment on the road built by Italian prisoners of war during World War II. On the way spot the charming chapel built at the foot of the escarpment. Pass the impressive Longonot earth satellite station as you head across the valley to Narok; continue your travels across acres of wheat and barley, before reaching the Masai Mara in time for lunch. Following lunch set off on your first game drive, returning to the lodge as the sun sets.</p><p></p><p>Main Destination: <a href="/product/masai-mara-national-reserve/">Masai Mara National Reserve</a></p><p>Accommodation: <a href="/product/mara-serena-safari-lodge/">Mara Serena Safari Lodge</a></p><p>Meals & Drinks: Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)</p><p>Drinking water (Other drinks not included)</p>
<p>Following an early breakfast, depart on a morning game drive, returning to the camp mid-morning. After lunch, and perhaps a siesta, set off on another game drive and visit to the Masai Village, returning to the lodge as the sunsets.</p><p></p><p>(It is possible to pre-book an optional early morning Balloon Safari).</p><p></p><p>Main Destination: <a href="/product/masai-mara-national-reserve/">Masai Mara National Reserve</a></p><p>Accommodation: <a href="/product/mara-serena-safari-lodge/">Mara Serena Safari Lodge</a></p><p>Meals & Drinks: All meals included</p><p> Drinking water (Other drinks not included)</p>
<p>Leaving the Masai Mara after breakfast travel across the ‘breadbasket’ of Kenya, where acres of wheat and barley litter the landscape as you head north to Narok, the district headquarters of this part of Maasailand. Now travel across the vast plains on the floor of the Rift Valley, stop enroute for a picnic lunch. Keeping an eye out for herds of giraffe and gazelle as you head up the Mai -Mahiu, before arriving Lake Nakuru National Park for a game drive. The national park, known for its birdlife, offers a possibility to view flamingoes. It is also home to Black and White rhinos as well as the endangered Rothschild Giraffe. Late afternoon continue to your camp situated in Soysambu Conservancy.</p><p></p><p>Main Destination: <a href="/product/lake-nakuru-national-parks/">Lake Nakuru National Parks</a></p><p>Accommodation: <a href="/product/lake-elementaita-serena-camp/">Lake Elementaita Serena Camp</a></p><p>Meals & Drinks: All meals included</p><p> Drinking water (Other drinks not included)</p>
<p>Following an early breakfast, and an escorted Bird walk, leave the Rift Valley behind and proceed to Nairobi. Once in the city, clients will be dropped off at the drop off point in the city center for ongoing travel arrangements.</p><p></p><p>Suggested Optional Nairobi Excursions on return to Nairobi ex- Safari</p><p>Lunch or Dinner at Carnivore</p><p>Out of Africa Excursion</p><p>Shopping trip to Utamaduni and Kazuri Bead Factory</p><p>Use of Pollmans Club Lounge.</p><p></p><p>Main Destination: <a href="#">Nairobi</a></p><p>Accommodation: No accommodation (End of tour)</p><p>Meals & Drinks: Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)</p><p> Drinking water (Other drinks not included)</p><p></p><p>End of tour </p><p>Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.</p><p>A transfer back to the airport (or hotel) can be arranged for an extra cost.</p>
