Rift & Mara Family Safari

7 days—A budget Safari

$1284-2514 USD

pp

Safari summary

Embark on a captivating safari starting in Nairobi, where a personal guide greets you and leads to Trademark Hotel for relaxation. Explore the vibrant city and visit Sheldrick Trust to witness the feeding of elephant and rhino orphans. Proceed to Lake Naivasha for a boat ride, then venture to Hells Gate NP for biking or game drives. The journey continues to Maasai Mara, renowned for its wildlife concentration, and Basecamp Mara becomes your haven. Delve into the reserve's rich biodiversity, witnessing elephants, lions, and the annual wildebeest migration. Optional activities include a hot air balloon ride and a visit to a Maasai tribal village. The Young Explorers' Club offers engaging activities for children. The safari concludes in Nairobi or a beach holiday, marking the end of this unforgettable adventure.


About this tour

Tour type Custom, tailor-made, private
Main focus Game drives
Activity level Easy activity
Best months All months
Countries
Parks

Fine details

Safari highlights
  • Wildlife sanctuaries
What’s included?
  • Accommodation
  • Meals
  • Park fees
  • Private vehicle and driver
What’s not included?
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Laundry
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Visas

Itinerary

Nairobi

You will be warmly welcomed at the airport by your personal guide. Watch the vibrant life of the capital of Kenya on your way to the hotel through Nairobi. At the hotel you can relax from the flight and prepare for the upcoming safari adventure. Bed and breakfast in the Trademark Hotel BB

Tamarind Tree Hotel

Lake Naivasha

After breakfast and check-out, visit Sheldrick Trust and see how they feed elephant and rhino orphans. Afterwards drive to Lake Naivasha which is the first of the Rift Valley Lakes and is set at the foot of Mount Longonot, on the north side. It was on Lake Naivasha that East Africa’s first air-passengers used to land in the flying boats of Imperial Airways. After late lunch at the camp, take an afternoon boat ride for a chance to identify the many different birds in the area.

Simba Lodge

Lake Naivasha

After breakfast visit Hells Gate NP, ride a bike or do game drives at this small park. Optional you can visit Mt. Longonot NP and hike the volcano crater. Dinner and overnight at Simba Lodge FB

Simba Lodge

Maasai Mara

Today we continue the safari to Maasai Mara Game Reserve, home to the greatest concentration of large mammals and widely recognized as Africa’s ultimate wildlife reserve. The park is the northern extension to the vast Serengeti-Mara ecosystem, famous for its annual migration of wildebeest. Transfer to the lodge with a game driver en route and after check-in enjoy hot lunch. Later in the evening enjoy a game viewing drive in this spectacular place of breathtaking beauty.

Basecamp Explorer

Maasai Mara

During your stay, you can explore the reserve and see elephants, giraffes, lions, impalas, and many bird species. The Mara hosts the annual migration of wildebeest from the Serengeti plains. You can also take a hot air balloon ride and visit a Maasai village for extra cost. All meals and overnight stay at Basecamp Mara FB.

Basecamp Explorer

Maasai Mara

Enjoy a full day in Maasai Mara.

Basecamp Explorer

Nairobi

Wake up to an early breakfast before departing for the drive to Nairobi with drop off at the airport for outbound flight or beach holiday. Any activities and meals on extra cost.

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