Overview
4 DAYS / 3 NIGHTS
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.
The Great Rift Valley
Serene surrounding that is home to hundreds of distinct bird species, amazing landscape and several wildlife, including zebras, giraffes, hippos, elands and the big five. Get to explore the Great Rift Valley with all its distinctive landscape and the charm and hospitality of the local community.
Kenya’s Great Rift Valley comprises diverse landscapes with volcanoes, dramatic escarpments & beautiful lakes with abundant fishing, animals and nature Landscapes
Itinerary
Day 1 Nairobi – Masai Mara National Reserve
Clients to make own way to Sentrim Boulevard in Nairobi by 0700hrs for the safari briefing.
Travel towards Kenya’s fertile highlands and head down the Rift Escarpment on a road built by Italian prisoners of war during World War II. Look for the charming chapel they 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 Sentrim Mara Camp On A Full Board Basis.
Day 2 Masai Mara National Reserve
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)
Overnight At Sentrim Mara Camp On A Full Board Basis.
Day 3 Masai Mara – Lake Nakuru – Lake Elementaita
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 Maasailand. Now travel across the vast plains on the floor of the Rift Valley, keeping an eye out for herds of Giraffe and Gazelle as you head up the Mai-Mahiu, before arriving at your lodge at Lake Elementaita around midday. Following lunch, depart for a game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park, returning to your lodge as the sun sets. The national park, known for its birdlife, offers a possibility to view Flamingoes. It is also home to Black and White Rhinos as well as the endangered Rothschild Giraffe.
Overnight At Sentrim Elementaita Lodge On A Full Board Basis.
Day 4 Lake Elementaita – Nairobi
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, clients will be dropped off at the drop off point in the city centre for ongoing travel arrangements.
What's Included
- All meals on safari
- Accommodation throughout your safari
- Unlimited supply of bottle water in safari vehicle
- All transfers as indicated in the itinerary
- All government taxes included
- Services of an English-speaking driver/guide
- Guaranteed window seat throughout safari
- All national park fees, conservancy fees and hotel taxes
Hotels & Lodges
Sentrim Mara is located in Maasai Mara Game Reserve, 3 km after Sekenani gate. The entire 31 tents are spread out in serene surroundings amongst Acacia trees that surround the camp. The main guest area consists of the reception, lounge area, restaurant and bar. Each of the spacious tents has a modern ensuite bathroom, hot and cold showers, writing desk and an elevated private balcony for spectacular views of the sunsets and the hills, which have abundant wildlife. The tents have personal closets, flush toilets and sockets for battery charging for cameras. There is power for lighting in every room, a bathroom and flushing toilets.
Sentrim Elementaita Lodge is located on the shores of Flamingos/Pelicans Fringed Lake Elementaita, which is situated about 120 kilometres from Nairobi. If you are a bird lover and in search of African safari lodges, then the country lodge is the perfect place for you to experience one of the world’s largest ornithological spectacles.