Kenya · Safari

9-Day Kenya Wildlife and History Safari with Maasai Mara and Rift Valley

9 Days Round trip from Nairobi Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Cycle or walk through Hell's Gate National Park to spot wild animals
  • 02 Visit Lake Nakuru, home to millions of flamingos and more than 350 bird species
  • 03 Catch a glimpse of the water antelope, Sitatunga, at Saiwa Swamp
  • 04 Explore Marigat and Kit-Mikayi for ancient history and pre-historic sites
  • 05 Gaze at the breathtaking panoramic views of the Great Rift Valley

Witness Kenya's diverse wildlife, beautiful landscapes, amazing national parks, and forest reserves on this exciting 9-day tour. Enjoy game drives in Maasai Mara to look for the famous Big 5, see millions of flamingos at Lake Nakuru, and visit the pre-historic sites in Marigat. You will also have the chance to spot the water antelope, Sitatunga, at Saiwa Swamp and see the historic Kit-Mikayi rock.

It is a sight of millions of flamingos, among the more than 350 species of birds recorded here.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 9 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Budget
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Kakamega, Kisii, Naivasha, Kitale, Nairobi, Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru National Park, Hell's Gate National Park
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Nairobi to Lake Naivasha and Hell's Gate National Park

  • Leave Nairobi in the morning at 7:30 am and head to Lake Naivasha, with lunch on arrival.

  • Then, visit Hell's Gate National Park, one of the few parks where you can walk or cycle to see wild animals.

  • See the geothermal power station and enjoy the beautiful scenery.

Dinner and overnight stay at the campsite or budget hotel.

2
Day 02

Lake Naivasha to Lake Nakuru National Park

  • Drive to Lake Nakuru after breakfast for game viewing. It is a sight of millions of flamingos, among the more than 350 species of birds recorded here. This is also home to both the black and white rhinoceros.

Dinner and overnight stay in a budget hotel.

3
Day 03

Lake Nakuru National Park to Cherengani Hills via Marigat

  • Leave Nakuru for a drive north to Cherengani Hills via Marigat.

  • Visit the pre-historic sites in Marigat.

  • Continue to Cherengani Hill for dinner and an overnight stay at Cherengani.

4
Day 04

Cherengani Hill to Saiwa Swamp via Kitale

  • Leave Cherengani in the morning after breakfast for Saiwa Swamp via Kitale.

  • Here, you have a chance to see the water antelope, Sitatunga.

Overnight stay at Saiwa Swamp campsite or a budget hotel, with all meals served here.

5
Day 05

Saiwa Swamp to Kakamega Forest

  • Leave Saiwa Swamp after breakfast and head to Kakamega Forest via Webuye.

  • Have lunch en route.

Overnight stay in Kakamega town.

6
Day 06

Kakamega Forest to Kisii via Kit-Mikayi and Kisumu

  • Leave Kakamega after breakfast via Kit-Mikayi, a legendary stone in the area with significant historical background.

  • Proceed to Kisii village with lunch en route for soapstones.

Dinner and overnight stay in Kisii town.

7
Day 07

Kisii to Maasai Mara

  • Leave Kisii after breakfast for Maasai Mara via Kilgoris.

  • Arrive for lunch at Enchoro Wildlife Camp.

  • Proceed for an afternoon game drive to see the many animals that inhabit this unique game park.

Dinner and overnight stay at the camp.

8
Day 08

Full-Day Maasai Mara Game Viewing

  • After breakfast, spend a full day enjoying the best that nature can provide in this game reserve.

  • Enjoy your picnic lunch at the hippo pools.

  • Return to the camp for dinner and an overnight stay.

9
Day 09

Maasai Mara to Nairobi via the Great Rift Valley

  • Go for an early morning game drive followed by a late breakfast.

  • Depart for Nairobi, stopping along the way for the breathtaking panoramic views of the Great Rift Valley and adjacent landforms.

  • End the tour in Nairobi late in the afternoon with lovely memories.

Masai Mara savannah, Lake Nakuru flamingo shores, Hell's Gate National Park gorges, Great Rift Valley panoramas

Where this trip takes you

Masai Mara savannah, Lake Nakuru flamingo shores, Hell's Gate National Park gorges, Great Rift Valley panoramas

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Nairobi 8 cities · 9 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Transport based on our customized seven-seater safari vehicle with specially modified suspension, full-length photographic roof hatches, and seats designed with seat belts. All clients are guaranteed window seats.

  • All game park entrance fees

  • Full-board accommodation offered in camps

  • Three meals a day while on safari

  • Meet and greet by a tour representative upon arrival at the airport

  • Services of an English-speaking Kenyan tour driver-guide

  • Game drives as per itinerary

  • Entry for driver/vehicle

  • All government taxes and levies

What's Not Included

  • International flights

  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour

  • Tips on safari and at camps/lodges

  • Items of personal needs

  • Government taxes where applicable

Know before you go

  • This tour can be customized.

  • Single travellers can book this tour and join a group.

  • This tour departs daily.

  • No age limit.

  • It can be organized as a private tour on request.

  • Accommodation can either be in a tented camp or a luxury lodge.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Nairobi, Kenya
Tour start
Nairobi, Kenya
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 9 days finish where they began, in Nairobi.

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