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Rift Valley

Coast Tour

9 Days / 8 Nights

$1259

Overview
Day by Day
Rates
Inclusion

This safari is all about wildlife and beach vacation. Getting it the wildly way, unlimited game viewing in the savannah, valleys, plains and Lakes of Kenya with abundant wildlife, history and culture. Great Rift Valley lakes are Bird’s paradise while Masai Mara is Africa’s greatest wildlife reserves for predators and World’s eight wonder-“The great wildebeest migration” of 1.5 million of wildebeests and thousands of zebras and gazelles. Finally unwind along the sandy beaches as you bury your foot under the sand, enjoying the cool breeze and unending waves in the blue waters.

Top Features


Accomodation

This tour uses tented camps, lodges & resorts

Can be customized

You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour.

Private tour

This tour will be organized exclusively for you and won't be shared with others.

Suitable for solo travelers

Solo travelers can book this private tour.

Can start any day

If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.

Suitable for all ages

This tour is suitable for children of all ages.

Activities & Transportation


Activities: game drives, bird watching, boat rides and beach

Game drives: open-sided 4x4 vehicle & pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle

Getting around: pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle

A transfer from and back to the airport is included


Day 1

Nairobi – Lake Naivasha

The safari begins with an early morning pickup at your hotel/Airport by our professional Driver guide. Depart for Lake Naivasha, the highest of the Great Rift Valley lakes resting at 1884m above sea level. En route, you will be able to view the scenic Great Rift Valley and get an opportunity to take some quick snaps before proceeding. Check in and lunch at the hotel. In the evening, proceed to Lake Naivasha for a boat tour, spot the freshwater shores fringed with papyrus swamps, yellow acacias and past volcanic remnants together with hippos lingering just on the shallows and over 400 species of melodious singing birds i.e. Cormorants, pelicans, Darter, Storks, Kingfishers, Herons, Snipes, Sandpiper, Jacanas, Bishops, Weavers, Fiscals, Warblers, hawks and migratory birds with fishing fish eagle being iconic. The lake attracts game animals i.e. Buffalos, giraffes, zebras, impalas, waterbucks and wildebeest; and white and black colobus are seen jumping from tree to tree. Dinner and Overnight at the camp/lodge.


Day 2

Lake Naivasha – Lake Bogoria

Check out of hotel/lodge after breakfast and leave for Lake Bogoria, home to 2 million lesser and greater flamingoes. The drive will lead you to your first stopover at Equator crossing line at Mogotio for a brief view before heading to the 34km long and 3.5km wide Great Rift Valley Soda Lake where you will check-in at hotel/camp. After check-in, get ready for lunch and which you will have a short sauna. In the evening, you will be taken for evening game drive introduced to the pink carpet, Siracho Escarpments, hot springs and geysers spurring boiling water enshrouding the area with mystical steam that is believed to cure skin diseases. Spotted Hyena, Caracal, Greater Kudu, Warthog, Klipspringers and Dikdik occur here as well. The Kesubo Swamp, North of the lake is birders paradise, holding Kenya’s record for the largest number of bird species recorded in an hour, (96 species). The reserve remarkably hosts over 350 bird species. After which you will return to the hotel for a swimming at the hotel’s pool, dinner and overnight at Lake Bogoria Spa Hotel or lodge of choice.


Day 3

Lake Bogoria – Lake Nakuru National Park

Take breakfast and checkout from the hotel. Depart for Lake Nakuru NP surrounding one of Great Rift Valley Soda Lake; Lake Nakuru. The lake’s abundance of algae attracts thousands of pink flamingoes, flocks of pelicans dot the lake too. 75% of the area was declared bird sanctuary site being home to over 450 bird species; kingfishers, grey crowned crane, Maasai ostrich, Cuckoos, Hoopoe, Swifts and raptors. The savannah and Rift escarpment are home to endangered Rothschild giraffes, several black and white Rhinos among other wildlife except Elephants. On a lucky day Pythons can be spotted. Black and white colobus monkeys, Vervet monkeys and olive baboons enjoy the rich forest beauty. Hundreds of Zebras, warthogs, giraffes, gazelles, antelopes, wildebeest and buffalos make the cheetahs, lions, leopards, hyenas and jackals thrive in the eco-system. Lunch, dinner and overnight at the lodge/Hotel.


Day 4

Lake Nakuru NP-Masai Mara Reserve

After breakfast depart for a drive to the Masai Mara, Africa’s greatest wildlife reserves for predators. During the drive you will see Kenya’s second highest mountain, Mt. Longonot which is a dormant volcano, Suswa hills and pass through Narok town, the home of the tribal Masai people arriving in time for lunch at Lodge. Afternoon experience Tribal Maasai culture by visiting their villages to learn why the Maa people are shunning away from modesty, join their unique traditional dances as you snap thousands of fascinating life-changing cultural experiences then proceed for unmatched safari game viewing in spectacular savanna scenery, and diverse flora and fauna, returning back to the lodge before dark. Dinner and Overnight at the lodge.


Day 5

Masai Mara

This day is for venturing in the vast Savannah where the World’s eight wonder-THE GREAT WILDERBEESTS MIGRATION occur with a morning game drive or afternoon game drive or optional full day game drive with picnic lunch organized with liaison with your professional driver guide.1.5 million of wildebeests, thousands of zebras and gazelles traverse the plains of Serengeti NP to dense grassland of Masai Mara crossing the crocodile invaded river-the Mara River in a matter of life and death, is a spectacular wildlife viewing event. The gnus move in search of water and fresh pastures, migration happening between July to November before embarking for their round 500km journey towards Ndutu Plains. Despite the outstanding migration, Masai Mara National Reserve offers all year-round game viewing, with the BBC Documentary “BIG CATS” being filmed here. It hosts over 90 species of mammals from the “BIG FIVE “to smaller nocturnal animals and over 550 bird species from raptors to terrestrials. On this day, for guests who want birds eye view of the eco-system, sunrise in the sky and dine in the wild for rich bush breakfast, we recommend, hot air balloon (Optional) with liaison with your drive guide. Enjoy sunset and later return to the Lodge. Dinner and overnight at the lodge.


Day 6

Masai Mara-Nairobi

After breakfast depart for the drive to Nairobi through the Great Rift Valley escarpments arriving early in the afternoon for lunch. After lunch you will have an opportunity to either visit Karen Blixen Museum, house to Karen where the famous International Oscar winning film ‘Out of Africa’ based on Karen’s autobiography was shot. Alternatively, you can visit Giraffe Centre, home to endangered Rothschild Giraffe and world-famous Nature Education Centre where you will feed the Giraffe at close range and snap fascinating snaps with them. You will also have time to grab Kenya’s beautiful souvenirs. Dinner will be organized at Kenya’s delicacy restaurant, famous Nyama Choma, dine as a carnivore on various meat from crocodile, goat to ostrich meat. Overnight at the hotel.


Day 7

Nairobi- Mombasa

Checkout from your hotel after breakfast and transfer to the beautiful city; Mombasa island to unwind and relax. The island is rich of history evidently from old Arabic architectural styles, diverse structures from churches, temples, mosques and culture mix. Modern Mombasa Town is a cosmopolitan Port overlooking a wide harbor, where commercial shipping and traditional sailing dhows alight. Set at the entrance of the old town harbor is historical Fort Jesus Museum.


Day 8

Mombasa Island

Full day to yourself, you can engage in optional beach activities with liaison with your professional driver guide. The true heart of Mombasa is found in old town, as our guide takes you through the streets filled with aromatic Arabic spices, you will come along open-air market abundant with hand-woven textiles and artworks where you can pick your beautiful souvenirs. A trip to Mombasa Marine National Park and Kisite Mpunguti Marine Park to enjoy aquatic wilderness and activities such as snorkeling, diving and even fishing is a spectacular experience. Approximately 30km away is Shimba Hills National Reserve characterized by mountains, waterfall and forest with lush tropical vegetation. The unique vegetation is home to elephants, antelopes and perfect spot for bird watchers’ enthusiasts. Haller Park (Bamburi Nature Trail), Small zoo that feels like a park. Animals include giraffes, hippos’ monkeys, and a reptile house. Mtwapa Creek is a place to visit on Mombasa's North Coast. Very famous for bird watching, mountain bike tours around the creek, and starting point for deep sea fishing trips. A visit to unspoilt Funzi Island via Dhow (traditional Arab sailing ship), to explore Ramisi River Mangroves by canoe full of bird life up close, bathing on the magical sandbank in the Indian Ocean. Dinner and Overnight at the hotel.


Day 9

Mombasa – Nairobi (Departure)

Transfer to Nairobi to catch your plane back home. Leaving with memories of treasure hunts from journey through the Great Rift Valley to bird’s paradise of Lake Naivasha, crossing the equator to the Pink Carpet of Lake Bogoria, Rhino and Bird Sanctuary of Lake Nakuru, a visit to tribal Masai Village and the world’s top game viewing of Big Cats, Big five and maybe a lucky view of the Great Wildebeest Migration in the Masai Mara to a relaxing beach vacation. Thank you, next time treasure hunt still awaits you!

budget trip per person (USD)
Jan 2-Mar 30 April 1-Jun 30 Jul 1-Oct 30 Nov 1-Dec 20 Dec 21-Jan 1
7 Persons 1,495 1,259 1,589 1,495 1,589
6 Persons 1,527 1,292 1,630 1,527 1,630
5 Person 1,573 1,338 1,687 1,573 1,687
4 Persons 1,642 1,406 1,773 1,642 1,773
3 Persons 1,756 1,521 1,916 1,756 1,916
2 Persons 1,986 1,750 2,203 1,986 2,203
mid-range trip per person (USD)
Jan 2-Mar 30 April 1-Jun 30 Jul 1-Oct 30 Nov 1-Dec 20 Dec 21-Jan 1
7 Persons 2,006 1,779 2,480 2,006 2,480
6 Persons 2,058 1,831 2,546 2,058 2,546
5 Person 2,130 1,903 2,637 2,130 2,637
4 Persons 2,239 2,012 2,775 2,239 2,775
3 Persons 2,420 2,194 3,004 2,420 3,004
2 Persons 2,783 2,557 3,463 2,783 3,463
luxurious trip per person (USD)
Jan 2-Mar 30 April 1-Jun 30 Jul 1-Oct 30 Nov 1-Dec 20 Dec 21-Jan 1
7 Persons 2,679 1,845 3,266 2,679 3,266
6 Persons 2,730 1,896 3,331 2,730 3,331
5 Person 2,803 1,969 3,423 2,803 3,423
4 Persons 2,912 2,078 3,561 2,912 3,561
3 Persons 3,093 2,259 3,790 3,093 3,790
2 Persons 3,456 2,622 4,248 3,456 4,248
budget trip per person (USD)

Jan 2-Mar 30

7 Persons
$1,495
6 Persons
$1,527
5 Person
$1,573
4 Persons
$1,642
3 Persons
$1,756
2 Persons
$1,986

April 1-Jun 30

7 Persons
$1,259
6 Persons
$1,292
5 Person
$1,338
4 Persons
$1,406
3 Persons
$1,521
2 Persons
$1,750

Jul 1-Oct 30

7 Persons
$1,589
6 Persons
$1,630
5 Person
$1,687
4 Persons
$1,773
3 Persons
$1,916
2 Persons
$2,203

Nov 1-Dec 20

7 Persons
$1,495
6 Persons
$1,527
5 Person
$1,573
4 Persons
$1,642
3 Persons
$1,756
2 Persons
$1,986

Dec 21-Jan 1

7 Persons
$1,589
6 Persons
$1,630
5 Person
$1,687
4 Persons
$1,773
3 Persons
$1,916
2 Persons
$2,203
mid-range trip per person (USD)

Jan 2-Mar 30

7 Persons
$2,006
6 Persons
$2,058
5 Person
$2,130
4 Persons
$2,239
3 Persons
$2,420
2 Persons
$2,783

April 1-Jun 30

7 Persons
$1,779
6 Persons
$1,831
5 Person
$1,903
4 Persons
$2,012
3 Persons
$2,194
2 Persons
$2,557

Jul 1-Oct 30

7 Persons
$2,480
6 Persons
$2,546
5 Person
$2,637
4 Persons
$2,775
3 Persons
$3,004
2 Persons
$3,463

Nov 1-Dec 20

7 Persons
$2,006
6 Persons
$2,058
5 Person
$2,130
4 Persons
$2,239
3 Persons
$2,420
2 Persons
$2,783

Dec 21-Jan 1

7 Persons
$2,480
6 Persons
$2,546
5 Person
$2,637
4 Persons
$2,775
3 Persons
$3,004
2 Persons
$3,463
luxurious trip per person (USD)

Jan 2-Mar 30

7 Persons
$2,679
6 Persons
$2,730
5 Person
$2,803
4 Persons
$2,912
3 Persons
$3,093
2 Persons
$3,456

April 1-Jun 30

7 Persons
$1,845
6 Persons
$1,896
5 Person
$1,969
4 Persons
$2,078
3 Persons
$2,259
2 Persons
$2,622

Jul 1-Oct 30

7 Persons
$3,266
6 Persons
$3,331
5 Person
$3,423
4 Persons
$3,561
3 Persons
$3,790
2 Persons
$4,248

Nov 1-Dec 20

7 Persons
$2,679
6 Persons
$2,730
5 Person
$2,803
4 Persons
$2,912
3 Persons
$3,093
2 Persons
$3,456

Dec 21-Jan 1

7 Persons
$3,266
6 Persons
$3,331
5 Person
$3,423
4 Persons
$3,561
3 Persons
$3,790
2 Persons
$4,248

Included


  • Airport transfers
  • Accommodation on full board
  • Unlimited game drives
  • All park entry fees
  • 2 liters of mineral water in the vehicle per day
  • Service of an experienced driver guide
  • Tour on a 4X4 safari minivan/Jeep

Excluded


  • Travel Insurance
  • International Transfers
  • Visas
  • Inoculations and personal insurance
  • Optional activities and excursions
  • Items of personal nature
  • Tips/gratitude
  • Hot Air balloon

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AVAILABILITY

All year round

OPTIONS

Budget | Mid-range | Luxury