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The Rift Valley Lakes Safari: Birds, Wildlife & Scenic Kenya
9 Days / 8 Nights|Nairobi → Aberdares → Lake Baringo → Lake Bogoria → Lake Nakuru → Masai Mara → Lake Naivasha → Nairobi|Birdwatchers, photographers, mature travellers, nature lovers, couples, repeat safari travellers, soft-adventure travellers
About this journey
What Makes This Journey Different
The Rift Valley Lakes Safari follows the water, birdlife and landscapes of Kenya's Great Rift Valley. Instead of focusing only on classic savannah safari, this itinerary gives a softer, more scenic and varied Kenya journey through forest, lakes, hot springs, national parks and the Masai Mara.
The Journey
Day by Day Itinerary
Day 1
Day 1
Nairobi to Aberdare National Park
Travel through Central Kenya's agricultural landscapes to the Aberdares. Arrive at a forest or tree-style lodge and spend the afternoon watching wildlife from viewing decks.
Day 2
Day 2
Aberdares to Lake Baringo
Travel through the highlands and down into the Rift Valley to Lake Baringo — a peaceful freshwater lake known for birdlife, islands and dramatic scenery.
Day 3
Day 3
Lake Baringo to Lake Bogoria
Continue to Lake Bogoria — a shallow alkaline lake beneath dramatic escarpments, famous for flamingos, hot springs and striking landscapes.
Day 4
Day 4
Lake Bogoria to Lake Nakuru National Park
Depart for Lake Nakuru. Known for rhino conservation, birdlife, acacia woodland, lake views and wildlife including lions and leopard.
Day 5
Day 5
Lake Nakuru to Masai Mara
A longer travel day, paced with comfort stops. Arrive for a late afternoon game drive in the Mara.
Day 6
Day 6
Masai Mara
Full day with morning and afternoon game drives or a longer drive with picnic lunch.
Day 7
Day 7
Masai Mara
Second full day in the Mara for more relaxed exploration and better chance of memorable sightings.
Day 8
Day 8
Masai Mara to Lake Naivasha
Depart the Mara and travel to Lake Naivasha. Arrive, rest and enjoy an afternoon boat ride.
Day 9
Day 9
Lake Naivasha to Nairobi
Return to Nairobi. Optional farewell lunch or airport transfer depending on flight schedule.
Highlights
What You Will Experience
- Great Rift Valley lakes route
- Birdwatching at Lake Baringo, Bogoria, Nakuru and Naivasha
- Lake Bogoria hot springs and geothermal landscapes
- Forest lodge stay in the Aberdares
- Rhino and wildlife at Lake Nakuru
- Three nights in the Masai Mara
- Lake Naivasha boat ride
- Scenery, birdlife, wildlife and soft adventure combined
Plan this journey
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