The Great Rift Valley Itineraries
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5 days
Fly-in Masai Mara safari plus Great Rift Valley
The Big Five and Kenya’s lakes
8 days
Amboseli, Masai Mara and Lake Naivasha itinerary
See the Kenya safari highlights in 8 days
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Masai Mara National Reserve
The big beast of Kenya safari
The king of Kenya safari, the sweeping grass plains of the Mara (as it’s usually referred to) are home to the densest concentration of large mammals on the planet... -
Mombasa
Mombasa is Kenya’s largest port and has been a gateway into the country for centuries... -
Nairobi
Most visitors to Kenya simply fly in and out of capital Nairobi – which is a huge mistake... -
Mount Kenya
Mount Kenya might only be Africa’s second-highest mountain, but it’s considerably more beautiful than it’s bigger cousin, Kilimanjaro... -
Lake Victoria
Lake Victoria is the largest freshwater lake in Africa and is one of the sources of the Nile... -
Laikipia
The high plains of Laikipia offer an excellent alternative safari experience to the better-known Maasai Mara... -
Gede
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Ol Pejeta Conservancy
If you’ve ever wondered what the hide of a rhino feels like, wanted to experience a safari at night or dreamed of running (or riding) in the wild, open air of a safari reserve, head to Ol Pejeta Conservancy... -
Meru National Park
Kenya's forgotten national park
Meru National Park is one of the least visited wilderness sites in Kenya, yet it still offers sightings of the Big Five and excellent birdwatching... -
Amboseli National Park
Sprawling across the Kenyan-Tanzanian border, the greater Amboseli ecosystem is one of East Africa's preeminent wildlife viewing regions and Amboseli National Park is the postcard park of Kenya... -
Samburu Game Reserve
Far removed from mainstream Kenyan safari, the three interconnected reserves of Samburu, Buffalo Springs and Shaba have a wild reputation... -
Lamu Island
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Lake Nakuru National Park
One of Kenya’s most popular parks, Lake Nakuru National Park is made up of grasslands, acacia woodlands and rocky escarpments... -
Lake Naivasha
One of the freshwater lakes that dot Kenya's Great Rift Valley, the large but relatively shallow Lake Naivasha is a sanctuary for a diverse range of wildlife, from hippos and zebras to over 400 species of birds, including the majestic African Fish Eagle... -
Chyulu Hills National Park
Located between Tsavo and Amboseli National Park, Chyulu Hills is one of the lesser visited national parks in Kenya, but the rolling green hills of the volcanic field make it worth the visit... -
Shimba Hills National Reserve
A densely forested coastal park, the reserve is made up of rainforest and grassland... -
Watamu Marine National Park
Located north of Mombosa on the north coast of Kenya, Watamu Marine National Park is a large coral reef about 300 meters offshore... -
Lake Bogoria National Reserve
North of the city of Nakuru, Lake Bogoria is a soda lake, so when conditions are right, it attracts tens of thousands of flamingos... -
Aberdare National Park
Aberdare National Park is an area within the Aberdare Mountain Range consisting of two different ecosystems with a high, cold moorland and a dense tangled montane jungle below... -
Kakamega Forest Reserve
The Kakamega Forest Reserve is an example of what’s left of the rainforest that used to stretch across central Africa... -
Tsavo East & West National Parks
Separated by the Nairobi-Mombasa highway, Tsavo East and West National Parks cover a massive area of Kenya, but despite their close proximity, they are distinctly different... -
Diani Beach
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Taita Hills Game Sanctuary
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Loita Hills
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Saiwa Swamp National Park
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Ruma National Park
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Chalbi Desert
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