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8 Days Rift Valley Lakes Safari Tour

4.9 (12 reviews)

Donwel Tours

Quick Itinerary: Lake Nakuru National Park(1N) → Masai Mara National Reserve(2N) → Lake Naivasha(1N) → Lake Bogoria(2N) → Lake Elementaita(1N)

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Standard Rift Valley Exploration

$3,060

$3,030
per person

Lake Nakuru National Park

1 nights • Lake Nakuru Lodge (3) with All Meals included

Masai Mara National Reserve

2 nights • Enkorok Mara Camp (3) with All Meals included

Lake Naivasha

1 nights • Lake Naivasha Crescent Camp (3) with All Meals included

Lake Bogoria

2 nights • Lake Bogoria Spa Resort (3) with All Meals included

Lake Elementaita

1 nights • Sentrim Elementaita Resort (3) with Some meals included

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1 Arrival at JKIA airport to Lake Elementaita

Upon arrival at JKIA Airport, you will be met by the company representative and driver-guide. After a meet-and-greet session, you will receive a briefing about the tour. You will then embark on a 3-hour drive covering approximately 133 km to Lake Elementaita. Upon arrival, you will check in at Sentrim Elementaita Resort for an early lunch.

After lunch, you will have the opportunity to explore the natural beauty of this scenic area. You can visit Soysambu Conservancy (at an extra cost), where you may spot a variety of herbivores such as Rothschild’s giraffes, elands, buffalos, impalas, and reedbucks, as well as predators like lions, leopards, hyenas, and jackals. The lake is also home to numerous bird species, including pelicans, spoonbills, flamingos, and herons. Additionally, the endemic horned viper can be found in this environment.

After the excursion, you will return to Sentrim Elementaita Resort for dinner and an overnight stay.

After breakfast, you will check out and depart for Lake Nakuru National Park. The 29 km drive takes approximately 1 hour, leading you to the rhino sanctuary in the Rift Valley region. Upon arrival, you will check in at Lake Nakuru Lodge for lunch before embarking on a game drive.

During the game drive, you will have the opportunity to observe a variety of bird species beyond the iconic flamingos. The park is also home to diverse wildlife, including rhinos, giraffes, warthogs, olive baboons, zebras, gazelles, and buffalos.

In the evening, return to Lake Nakuru Lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

After breakfast, you will depart for Lake Bogoria, enjoying scenic views along the way. The journey descends to the floor of the Great Rift Valley, bringing you to Lake Bogoria Spa Resort just in time for lunch.

After lunch, you will explore Lake Bogoria, a 32 sq. km alkaline lake that remains volcanically active. The western shore is lined with spouting geysers, steaming vents, and bubbling geothermal pools, which attract a wide range of birds and wildlife. You will also have the unique opportunity to boil eggs in the geysers.

At 18:00 hrs, you will return to Lake Bogoria Spa Resort for dinner and an overnight stay.

After breakfast at 08:00 hrs, you will depart at 09:00 hrs for a 30-minute drive to the neighboring Lake Baringo. This is one of Kenya’s two freshwater lakes, the other being Lake Naivasha. Over 470 species of birds have been recorded here, including migratory flamingos.
You will have lunch at Soi Safari Lodge before engaging in various activities such as:

  • Motorboat cruise on the lake to see birds, wildlife, islands, and stunning scenery.
  • Excursions to the Njemps village to learn about their culture.
  • A visit to the spectacular cliffs nearby.
  • A short walk to the reptile park.
  • A boat trip to Devil’s Island.
  • Watching the fish eagle hunt for fish.

Most of these activities, such as boat rides, are paid directly to the boatmen and are dependent on water levels.

After the adventure, you will return to Lake Bogoria Spa Resort for dinner and an overnight stay.

After breakfast, you will depart for Lake Naivasha, a 4-hour drive. Upon arrival, you will check in at Lake Naivasha Crescent Camp for lunch.

In the afternoon, your driver will arrange a boat ride on the lake to Crescent Island, a wildlife sanctuary that is home to over 350 bird species. Here, you will have the chance to observe pelicans, cormorants, and flamingos. The island is also inhabited by Masai giraffes, zebras, dik-diks, steenboks, impalas, gazelles, and hippos.

Enjoy the peaceful and scenic environment, broken only by the sounds of nature. After the excursion, return to Lake Naivasha Crescent Camp for dinner and an overnight stay.

After an early breakfast, you will depart for Masai Mara National Reserve, a 4-hour drive covering approximately 219 km. Upon arrival, you will check in at Enkorok Mara Camp for lunch.

After lunch, you will embark on a thrilling game drive in Masai Mara, one of Africa’s most renowned wildlife destinations. The reserve spans 1,510 sq. km and features open plains, rainforests, wetlands, and savannah grasslands. Masai Mara is particularly famous for the Great Wildebeest Migration (a seasonal event), where thousands of wildebeests cross the Mara River while being pursued by predators.

Return to Enkorok Mara Camp for dinner and an overnight stay.

After breakfast at 08:00 hrs, you will head out for a full-day game drive in Masai Mara National Reserve, carrying packed lunch.

The game drive offers an opportunity to search for Africa’s Big Five – lions, leopards, elephants, buffalos, and rhinos – along with many other wildlife species. Other animals commonly seen in the reserve include cheetahs, zebras, gazelles, wildebeests, antelopes, warthogs, topis, jackals, hyenas, and foxes. Bird species such as vultures, eagles, egrets, ibises, and ostriches are also present in large numbers.

On a clear day, Masai Mara offers stunning views of a breathtaking sunset, a perfect moment to capture on camera.

In the late afternoon, you have the option to visit a Maasai village (optional and paid directly at the site).

Return to Enkorok Mara Camp in the evening for dinner and an overnight stay.

After breakfast at 08:00 hrs, you will check out and begin your journey back to Nairobi. The 265 km drive takes approximately 5 hours, with a stop at Narok town along the way.

Upon arrival in Nairobi, you will be dropped off at your hotel or JKIA Airport in time for your flight.

This marks the end of your safari, leaving you with unforgettable memories of Kenya’s stunning landscapes and incredible wildlife.

Inclusions

  • Individual park entry fees
  • Full board Accommodation
  • Transportation on a tour van
  • Emergency air ambulance cover
  • Game drive as specified in the itinerary
  • Pick up and Drop off services.
  • Drinking Water
  • Vehicle Park entry fees
  • English speaking Tour guide service

Exclusions

  • International flights
  • ETA –obtained online
  • Tips & gratitude
  • Laundry and Personal effects
  • Drinks
  • Any item not in the include list.

Other Details

  • Please ensure you have a valid passport at the time of travel
  • Obtain your ETA online
  • Due to limited luggage space in vehicles, hardtop suitcases are not suitable for scheduled road safaris. 
  • We recommend luggage packed in soft-sided bags not exceeding 20 Kg per person.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellation Charges

  • 60 days & prior to arrival - 10% of the total tour/services cost.
  • 59 days to 30 days prior to arrival - 25% of the total tour/services cost
  • 29 days to 15 days prior to arrival - 50% of the total tour/services cost
  • 14 days & less or no show - No refund

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Google Reviews for Donwel Tours

(Written a month ago)

“An amazing experience from start to finish! The booking process was seamless, and the staff was incredibly helpful and professional. Our guide was knowledgeable and made sure we had the best safari e (Read More)xperience possible. The accommodations were comfortable, and everything was well-organized. I highly recommend this company to anyone looking for a well-planned and unforgettable safari adventure!

(Written a month ago)

J’ai réservé un safari avec Donwel Tours & Travel. J’ai adoré l’hospitalité du chauffeur, Victor, qui connaît parfaitement les parcs nationaux et leurs richesses en terme de biodiversité. J’ai beaucou (Read More)p appris et j’en ai pris plein les yeux. Christine, la gérante de l’agence est très chaleureuse et participe grandement à cette belle expérience. Les échanges sont simples et réactifs. Je recommande les yeux fermés.

(Written a month ago)

Donwel Tours organised everything very well for us during our Kenya trip. The safaris, tour guides and hotel bookings was all good. Thanks to Christine who coordinated the overall planning and itinera (Read More)ry efficiently.

(Written a month ago)

From December 2019: I am beyond happy that our first trip to Africa & Kenya was with Donwel Tours. Christine is so sweet and passionate about the industry, and it blows my mind that she takes the tim (Read More)e to greet and send off every tour. Our guide and driver Charles was the absolute best. His knowledge of the animals and culture was extremely helpful, and his eagle-eyes ensured that we saw every animal on our list (minus the rare Black Rhino, of which there are only 40 left). Plus, he did some advanced-level driving on some of the rides. The rains the week before did a number on some of the roads, and Charles’s driving was truly impressive on some of the tougher roads. All of the resorts were beautiful with great staff and great food. Lake Navaisha is beautiful and definitely worth seeing. The Maasai Mara is more beautiful than you can imagine. Seeing all of the elephants gave me great joy. The hot air balloon ride was amazing, and definitely worth the money. We spent some long rides in the car, but that is expected when you’re traveling throughout a country. If you live in Texas, then you’re familiar with the long rides between cities lol. All-in-all, the trip was a wonderful experience for our first African trip, and we definitely plan to do more tours with Donwel in the future. Thank you Christine & Charles for a divine experience.

(Written a month ago)

I recently booked a trip and I couldn't be happier with the experience! From the initial consultation to the final goodbye, the team was professional, knowledgeable, and friendly. The attention to det (Read More)ail was impressive, and the recommendations for accommodations, transportation, and activities were spot on.The communication throughout the trip was seamless.We felt well taken care of and supported throughout our journey.I would highly recommend to anyone looking for a stress-free and unforgettable travel experience.

(Written 2 months ago)

[December 2019] - My family and I spent 7 days and 6 nights in the beautiful country of Kenya. Our travel agent arranged our trip with Donwel Tours owned by Mrs. Christine Moseti. On arrival, we were (Read More)greeted by Christine & her husband in Nairobi and taken to the Hilton Garden Inn where we stayed the night. During our stay in Kenya, we lodged at the following places: The Sarova Shaba Game Lodge - Safari Lodge in Shaba National Reserve in Samburu; Sopa Lodge near Lake Naivasha; and The Mara Serena Safari Lodge (Maasai Mara Game reserve) in Narok. Charles, our tour guide was amazing! He was friendly, polite, and knowledgeable about the animals and Kenyan History. His "eagle eyes" helped us to see most of the animals native to the area: Baboons, Lions, Cheetahs, Antelopes, Gazelles, Waterbucks, warthogs, ostriches, Hippos, Dik Diks, Giraffes, Leopards, and many more. The only animal we did not get to see was the Rhino, which unfortunately are few. We were also able to visit one of several Maasai villages. The Maasai showed us around their village and explained to us the customs, culture, and history of the Maasai people. It was truly a great experience, and we definitely plan to use Donwel tours again in the near future. Asante Sana Christine!

(Written 2 months ago)

I Highly recommend Donwell tours and travel agency. We enjoyed our safari to Masai Mara Kenya, thanks to Christine who helped us to organize and did all required reservations, she is responsive, well (Read More)experienced, and very helpful. Our guide Victor was also so kind and did his best to let us see the big5. The team is really professional, I encourage everyone planning to make a Safari, to get in touch with them. Our trip was memorable. Visit time: December 2021

(Written 2 months ago)

I was impressed with their professionalism and customer service. They provided excellent customer services. Very accommodating. I have relied on their services multiple times and they make me feel at (Read More) home each time I travel.

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