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.
Upon arrival, clients will be met and transferred to the Nairobi Serena Hotel. Remainder of the day at leisure.
Overnight at Mövenpick Hotel & Residences in Superior room on a bed and breakfast basis.
Suggested Optional Nairobi Excursions for Early morning arrivals
Sheldrick Wildlife Trust – Elephant Orphanage
Out of Africa Excursion
Mövenpick Hotel & Residences
A stunning hotel that charms with its African design, uplifting atmosphere, open spaces, cool features and panoramic views. Situated in the popular Westlands district, Mövenpick Hotel & Residences Nairobi is the perfect base to explore Kenya’s capital while staying in one of the 276 spacious hotel rooms, suites and residences. The spectacular 360-degree revolving restaurant complements a second restaurant and bar within this 5-star hotel & residences. A pool, spa and gym make this an ideal venue for business or leisure.
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 camp as the sun sets.
Overnight at Mara Maisha Camp in Deluxe Tent on a full board basis.
Mara Maisha Camp
Mara Maisha Camp is a luxury tented camp located just 4.5km from Talek Gate of the world famous Maasai Mara National Reserve. It offers fully furnished luxurious units complete with dining & bar facilities. The camp incorporates Mara Maisha Camp has 73 self-contained tents including a mix of Deluxe and Club Tents as well as 6 Family Tents.
Dine in the open-terraced restaurant, overlooking glorious sunrises and the sunsets, where the camp chef will pamper you with fine cuisines. Fruits and vegetables are served farm to table.
The superbly designed bar is stocked with imported and local liqueurs along with chilled beers, sodas, and fresh juices.
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 camp as the sunsets. (It is possible to pre-book an optional early morning Balloon Safari at a supplementary cost).
Overnight at Mara Maisha Camp in Deluxe Tent on a full board basis.
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, arriving at Lake Nakuru around midday. Once in the park, view game enroute 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 birdlife, offers a possibility to view flamingos. It is also home to Black and White rhinos as well as the endangered Rothschild Giraffe.
Overnight at Flamingo Hill Tented Camp in Standard Tent on a full board basis.
Flamingo Hill Tented Camp
Set amongst beautiful landscaped gardens, Flamingo Hill is a tented eco friendly accommodation. Comprising of 25 Tents under thatched roofs, each tent has an ensuite shower and a private veranda overlooking the plains. The camp is equipped with a Swimming Poll, Spa, Gift Shop, Library and Conference tent.
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 a city centre hotel for ongoing travel arrangements. End of our services.
Suggested Optional Nairobi Excursions on return to Nairobi ex- Safari
Lunch or Dinner at Carnivore
Out of Africa Excursion
Shopping Trips
Landside meet and greet services
Transfers as specified
Transport for safari sector in 4x4 vehicles on a Private basis with maximum 7 passengers per vehicle
Guaranteed window seats
Services of experienced bilingual English-speaking driver-guides (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.
International and regional flights (except where specified)
Airport taxes except on tickets we issue
Passport and visa fees
Zanzibar Infrastructure Tax (where applicable)
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).
Hotels Envisaged OR Similar
Nairobi-Movenpick Hotel & Residences in Superior room
Masai Mara National Reserve-Mara Maisha Camp in Deluxe Tent
Lake Nakuru National Park-Flamingo Hill Tented Camp
Christmas Supplement: from 24 Dec 2025 to 01 Jan 2026 inclusive in rates.
Easter Supplement: from 18 April 2025 to 21 April 2025 inclusive in rates.
Cost of Extra Night in Masai Mara National Reserve, Lake Nakuru available on request.
*Park and Reserve fees used in these rates are based on current information. Should there be increases in park and/or Reserve fees, these will be passed along for all existing and future bookings.
Extra transfer requests applicable as per below:
Clients booking a pre-night in Nairobi at the same base hotel, NO additional arrival transfer will be charged
On return from safari, drop off at Airport or a city centre hotel is included
Clients requiring a SEPARATE evening or later departure transfer once the safari returns will be charged transfer cost as per transfer document.
Child and Triple Sharing rates available on request.
Extra transfer available on request.
Arrival Information
Earliest check-in at the arrival hotel is 14h00. Travellers arriving on early morning flights are urged to book a pre-night at the arrival hotel (at an additional cost) to avoid delays in accessing the hotel rooms on arrival.
Departure Information
This safari returns to Nairobi at 1330 hrs.
Travellers departing from JKI Airport on a domestic or international flight should book a flight departing later than 1630hrs hrs.
Travellers with a long layover before their departure flight should consider booking a day room (at an additional cost) to refresh and repack before their international journey.
IMPORTANT Luggage Information
Travellers should only bring soft sided bags on safari. Luggage space in safari vehicles is limited. These bags should measure no more than the following: Height 66 centimetres Length 42 centimetres Width 28 centimetres. Soft sided bags with wheels are permitted.
If travelling on internal flights during your safari, luggage allowances are strictly enforced to 15 kilograms per person including carry-on bags.
If arriving and departing from the same city, bags can be stored in our offices for a one-time fee of AUD 94.00 (per booking, not per bag or per person) to transfer and store the bags and reconnect them with the travellers for departure.
Additional remarks
We may have to re-route the itinerary or accommodate in similar lodges in case of non-availability.
Prices for domestic flights, airport taxes or park fees may be changed without prior notice. This is beyond our control and any increase levied will be passed to you for existing and new bookings.
Flight times mentioned for internal flights are based on published schedules but are subject to change depending on the airline’s load factors and airstrips visited.