Duration: 9 days
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The Great Rift Valley Soda Lakes
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Duration - 6 days
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Guide optionsEnglish
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Cancellation PolicyStandard
Overview
The Great Rift Valley Soda Lakes and Maasai Mara Camping Safari: This 6-day camping safari combines the scenic beauty of Kenya’s Great Rift Valley lakes with the world-renowned wildlife experience of the Maasai Mara. Guests will enjoy diverse ecosystems, with exceptional birdlife.
Highlights
- Birdwatching at Rift Valley lakes
- Rhino tracking in Lake Nakuru
- Hot springs and geysers at Lake Bogoria
- Big Five game viewing in Maasai Mara
- Scenic Great Rift Valley landscapes
- Optional Maasai cultural experiences and balloon safari
Description
The Great Rift Valley Soda Lakes
Discover Kenya’s dramatic Great Rift Valley on this unforgettable 6-day safari combining flamingo-filled lakes, geothermal landscapes, rich birdlife, and world-class wildlife viewing in the legendary Maasai Mara National Reserve. This journey takes you through some of Kenya’s most scenic wilderness areas, from the tranquil shores of Lake Elmenteita to the wildlife-rich plains of Lake Nakuru National Park and the steaming hot springs of Lake Bogoria.
Begin your adventure with breathtaking Rift Valley scenery and excellent birdwatching around Lake Elmenteita, a peaceful soda lake often visited by flamingos, pelicans, and grazing antelope. Continue to Lake Nakuru National Park, famous for its rhino sanctuary, acacia woodlands, and large populations of buffaloes, giraffes, lions, and leopards. Game drives here offer exceptional opportunities for photography and close wildlife encounters.
Further north, explore the dramatic beauty of Lake Bogoria, renowned for its geysers, steaming hot springs, and vibrant birdlife. The lake’s striking volcanic landscape creates one of Kenya’s most unique natural settings, ideal for nature walks and scenic exploration.
The safari then heads south to the iconic Maasai Mara, Kenya’s premier wildlife destination. Spend two full days exploring vast savannah plains teeming with elephants, lions, cheetahs, wildebeest, zebras, and countless other species. Depending on the season, travelers may witness the spectacular Great Migration, one of the world’s greatest wildlife events. Early morning and afternoon game drives maximize wildlife sightings while sunsets over the Mara provide unforgettable moments in the African wilderness.
This safari offers a perfect blend of birdlife, landscapes, geothermal wonders, and classic African game viewing, making it ideal for photographers, nature lovers, and travelers seeking a diverse Kenya safari experience.
What's included
- Inclusions:
- Accommodation
- Meals (as specified in the day-by-day description)
- Park fees
- Private Vehicle and driver/guide
- Airport transfer
- All activities mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
- All transportation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
- Exclusions:
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Internal and International flights (from/to the client's home country)
- Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees and other personal items)
- Tips
Itinerary
- Visited Places:
- Nairobi
- Naivasha
- Lake Elmenteita
- Lake Nakuru National Park
- Lake Bogoria Hot Springs
- Maasai Mara National Reserve
Day 1: Nairobi - Lake Elmenteita
Depart from Nairobi in the morning and drive through the spectacular Great Rift Valley with a scenic stop at a viewpoint overlooking the escarpment. Continue to Lake Elmenteita, arriving in time for lunch and relaxation by the lake. In the afternoon, enjoy a guided nature walk or birdwatching experience around the soda lake, home to flamingos, pelicans, and numerous migratory birds.
Meals: Lunch & Dinner
Overnight: Lodge/Camp at Lake Elmenteita
Day 2: Lake Elmenteita - Lake Nakuru National Park - Lake Borgoria
After breakfast, proceed to Lake Nakuru National Park for a morning game drive. Explore the park’s acacia forests and lakeshore habitats while searching for rhinos, lions, Rothschild giraffes, buffaloes, and leopards. After lunch, continue north to Lake Bogoria, arriving in the late afternoon.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight: Lodge/Camp near Lake Bogoria
Day 3: Lake Borgoria exploration
Spend the day exploring the dramatic landscapes surrounding Lake Bogoria. Visit the steaming geysers and hot springs along the lakeshore and enjoy excellent birdwatching opportunities, especially flamingos and water birds. The surrounding volcanic scenery and acacia woodland also support kudu, zebras, warthogs, and other wildlife.
Later in the afternoon, relax at camp and enjoy views of the Rift Valley wilderness.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight: Lodge/Camp near Lake Bogoria
Day 4: Lake Borgoria - Maasai Mara
After an early breakfast, depart for the world-famous Maasai Mara National Reserve. Travel through the scenic Rift Valley floor and Maasai country, arriving at your lodge or camp in time for lunch. In the afternoon, head out for your first game drive across the Mara plains in search of elephants, lions, cheetahs, giraffes, and vast herds of plains game.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight: Lodge/Camp in Maasai Mara
Day 5: Full day in Maasai Mara
Enjoy a full day exploring the rich wildlife habitats of the Maasai Mara with morning and afternoon game drives. Visit the Mara River, famous for dramatic migration crossings during the migration season, and search for predators including lions, leopards, and cheetahs.
Optional activities may include a hot air balloon safari or a cultural visit to a traditional Maasai village.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight: Lodge/Camp in Maasai Mara
Day 6: Maasai Mara - Nairobi
Enjoy an early morning game drive followed by breakfast at camp. Later depart for Nairobi with scenic stops along the way, arriving in the afternoon or evening.
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
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The Great Rift Valley Soda Lakes duration is 6 days.
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