Kenya Through the Rift Valley 5 Days

Nairobi - Masai Mara National Reserve - Lake Nakuru - Lake elementaita - Nairobi

ITINERARY & PRICES

Day 1 Arrive Nairobi
Upon arrival into Nairobi, clients will be met and transferred by the hotel shuttle to the Hilton Garden Inn Airport Hotel. (Early morning arrivals before 5am must look for the rep from Hilton Garden Inn at the airport for the transfers) Afternoon at leisure. Overnight at Hilton Garden Inn Hotel in a Standard Room on a bed and breakfast basis. (Check in time is 1400hrs approx. )

Suggested Optional Nairobi Excursions for Early morning arrivals 
Daphne Sheldricks Excursion 
Out of Africa Excursion 
These options are at an additional cost.

Day 2 Nairobi - Masai Mara National Reserve (BLD)
Leaving Nairobi after breakfast, you 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.
Overnight at Sentrim Mara Camp on a full board basis.

Sentrim Mara Camp
Sentrim Mara is located in Maasai Mara Game Reserve, 3 km after Sekenani gate. The entire 31 tents are spread out in serene surroundings amongst Acacia trees that surround the camp. The main guest area consists of the reception, lounge area, restaurant and bar. Each of the spacious tents has a modern ensuite bathroom, hot and cold showers, writing desk and an elevated private balcony for spectacular views of the sunsets and the hills, which have abundant wildlife. The tents have personal closets, flush toilets and sockets for battery charging for cameras. There is power for lighting in every room, a bathroom and flushing toilets.

Day 3 Masai Mara National Reserve (BLD)
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. (It is possible to pre-book an optional early morning Balloon Safari). Overnight at Sentrim Mara Camp on a full board basis.

Day 4 Masai Mara – Lake Nakuru – Lake Elementaita (BLD)
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 Maasai land. Now travel across the vast plains on the floor of the Rift Valley, keeping an eye out for herds of giraffe and gazelle as you head up the Mai -Mahiu, before arriving at Lake Nakuru around midday. Once in the park, view game en route to the lodge. Following lunch and a siesta, there is an afternoon game drive returning to the lodge as the sun sets. The national park, known for its bird life, offers a possibility to view flamingos. It is also home to Black and White rhinos as well as the endangered Rothschild Giraffe. Overnight at Sentrim Elementaita Lodge on a full board basis.

Sentrim Elementaita
Sentrim Elementaita Lodge is located on the shores of Lake Elementaita, situated about 120 Kilometers from Nairobi. If you are a bird lover, and in search of African safari lodges, then the country lodge is the perfect place for you to experience one of the world’s largest ornithological spectacles.

Day 5 Lake Elementaita - Nairobi (B)
Following an early breakfast, continue to Lake Naivasha for a boat ride. Leaving the Rift Valley behind, proceed to Nairobi arriving late morning. Once in the city, lunch is provided, followed by a departure transfer to the airport or drop off at Panari Hotel for ongoing travel arrangements.

INCLUSIONS

• Landside meet and greet services

• Transfers as specified

• Transport for safari sector in 4x4 vehicles on a shared basis with maximum 6 passengers per vehicle

• Guaranteed window seats

• Services of experienced bilingual English-speaking driver-guides on our scheduled seat-invehicle safaris (languages including Spanish, French, German and Italian are available on request and subject to availability)

• Game drives and activities as specified in the itinerary

• All accommodation and meals as specified

• All park fees and government taxes (except Zanzibar Infrastructure Tax where applicable)

• Filtered water will be provided in safari vehicles

• Travellers should bring reusable water bottles

• Internal flights (if applicable) as specified in the itinerary inclusive of all airport taxes

EXCLUSIONS

• International and regional flights (except where specified)

• Airport taxes except on tickets we issue

• Passport and visa fees

• Hot air balloon safaris

• Driver-guide gratuities

• Dining rooms tips and porterage

• Personal travel, baggage, and medical insurance

• Drinks, Laundry, Telephone bills and any items of a personal nature (except where specified)

Arrival transfer included strictly for clients arriving on day 01 of the programme as indicated. For clients arriving on any other day, a separate transfer cost will apply