Javiva Adventures

Duration
Duration
8 Days / 7 Nights
Tour Type
Tour Type
Specific Tour
Group Size
Group Size
Unlimited
Languages
Languages
English
Great Rift Valley Lakes & Maasai Mara Safari
Rift Valley Lakes & Maasai Mara

8 Days / 7 Nights: Great Rift Valley Lakes & Maasai Mara Safari

8 Days / 7 Nights: Great Rift Valley Lakes & Maasai Mara Safari

Embark on a captivating journey through Kenya’s Great Rift Valley, exploring a series of picturesque lakes—Elementaita, Nakuru, Bogoria, Baringo, and Naivasha—each teeming with unique wildlife and breathtaking landscapes. Conclude your adventure with the rich biodiversity and cultural heritage of the Maasai Mara National Reserve.

Included
  • 7 nights full board accommodation
  • Comprehensive game drives
  • Park entry fees
  • Luxury safari vehicle with a pop-up roof
  • Services of an English-speaking tour guide
  • Boat rides at Lake Naivasha
  • Bottled water during the safari
  • Pick-up and drop-off at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
  • Emergency air ambulance evacuation cover
Excluded
  • Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA), obtainable via www.etakenya.go.ke/en
  • International airfare
  • Cultural visit in Maasai Mara (paid directly at location)
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Drinks and laundry services
  • Travel, luggage, and medical insurance
  • Personal expenses

  • Distance: Approximately 135 km
  • Drive Duration: About 3 hours

Begin your adventure with a scenic drive from Nairobi to Lake Elementaita. En route, pause at the Great Rift Valley viewpoint for panoramic vistas. Upon arrival, check into your lodge and enjoy lunch. In the afternoon, explore the Soysambu Conservancy, home to diverse wildlife including Rothschild’s giraffes, elands, buffalos, and a variety of bird species. Notably, Lake Elementaita supports one of the major breeding colonies of the Great White Pelicans in the world. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

Meals Included: Lunch, Dinner

  • Distance: Approximately 25 km
  • Drive Duration: About 50 minutes

After breakfast, depart for Lake Nakuru National Park, renowned for its vibrant birdlife and as a sanctuary for both black and white rhinos. Enjoy a game drive to spot wildlife such as Rothschild giraffes, African buffaloes, and, with luck, leopards. Check into your lodge for lunch, followed by an afternoon game drive. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  • Distance: Approximately 115 km
  • Drive Duration: About 2 hours

Post-breakfast, journey to Lake Bogoria, a saline, alkaline lake known for its geysers and hot springs. After lunch at the Lake Bogoria Spa Resort, explore the lake’s shores, witnessing the spouting geysers and the vibrant flocks of flamingos. Return to the resort for dinner and overnight stay.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  • Distance: Approximately 45 km
  • Drive Duration: About 50 minutes

After breakfast, take a short drive to Lake Baringo, one of Kenya’s two freshwater lakes in the Rift Valley. Engage in activities such as a boat ride to view hippos, crocodiles, and diverse bird species, or visit local Njemps villages to experience indigenous culture. Return to your accommodation at Lake Bogoria for dinner and overnight stay.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  • Distance: Approximately 185 km
  • Drive Duration: About 4 hours

Depart for Lake Naivasha after breakfast. Upon arrival and lunch, enjoy a boat ride on the lake to Crescent Island, a sanctuary hosting over 350 bird species and various animals like giraffes, zebras, and hippos. Experience the tranquility of the lake before returning to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  • Distance: Approximately 231 km
  • Drive Duration: About 5 hours

After breakfast, drive to the Maasai Mara National Reserve, arriving in time for lunch at your lodge. In the afternoon, embark on a game drive to spot the Big Five and other wildlife across the expansive savannah. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Spend the day exploring the Maasai Mara with morning and afternoon game drives. Witness the diverse wildlife, including lions, elephants, cheetahs, and a plethora of bird species. Optionally, visit a traditional Maasai village to learn about their culture and traditions. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  • Distance: Approximately 265 km
  • Drive Duration: About 5 hours

After breakfast, check out and begin your journey back to Nairobi. En route, stop for lunch at Narok Town. Upon arrival in Nairobi, you will be transferred to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your departure flight.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

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