Through the Rift Valley, Sentrim Lodges - Private Tour

Through the Rift Valley, Sentrim Lodges - Private Tour

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Through the Rift Valley, Sentrim Lodges - Private Tour

5 Days Starting and ending in Nairobi

Visiting: Nairobi, Serena, Elementaita

Tour operator:

Today Voyages

Tour code:

35741

Group size:

2 - 99

Tour operated in:

English
From: $1938

NB: Prices correct on 20-Sep-2024 but subject to change.

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Tour Overview

An African safari touches something deep within all of us, for it is an experience that will never be forgotten. This four-day private adventure takes you through the Great Rift Valley and the vast game-rich plains of the Maasai Mara, covering one national reserve and one national park. The Rift Valley lakes are famous for their abundance of flamingos and other waterfowl, while Maasai Mara is home to the country’s greatest concentration of wildlife. The driver-guides are all skilled experts and will certainly make this safari feel special while the accommodation has been specifically chosen to enhance your experience.  TOUR HIGHLIGHTS Maasai Mara National Reserve: situated in south-west Kenya and is one of Africa’s Greatest Wildlife Reserves, and where the world’s largest multi-species migration takes place. Across the vast plains of the Mara, visitors are able to witness lions, cheetahs, leopards, elephants, and an infinite variety of other species in their natural habitats. Lake Nakuru National Park: on the floor of the Great Rift Valley, lies the beautiful Lake Nakuru National Park. Visitors can enjoy the wide ecological diversity and varied habitats that range from Lake Nakuru itself to the surrounding escarpment and picturesque ridges. It is ideal for bird watching and game drives. 

Itinerary

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Day 1 : Arrival Nairobi

Location: Nairobi

Accommodation Name: Panari Hotel

After landing at Nairobi International Airport, meet your tour representative, who will guide you to your transfer to the Panari Hotel or similar. Enjoy an afternoon at leisure, perhaps taking advantage of the comfortable facilities available at the hotel. Or, if you want to become acquainted with your new surroundings, visit Nairobi’s city centre, located only a few kilometres away. 
Overnight in Nairobi.

Day 2 : Nairobi – Maasai Mara National Reserve (280Kms – 5Hrs)

Location: Serena

Accommodation Name: Sentrim Mara Camp

After breakfast, Safari briefing and leaving Nairobi, travel towards Kenya's fertile highlands and head down the rift escarpment on the road built by Italian prisoners of war during World War II. On the way spot the charming chapel 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. Sentrim Mara is located in Maasai Mara Game Reserve, 3 km after Sekenani gate. All 31 tents are spread out in serene surroundings amongst the acacia trees that surround the camp. Each tent has a modern en-suite bathroom, hot and cold showers, a writing desk and an elevated private balcony for spectacular views of the sunsets and the hills, which have abundant wildlife. In the evening, dinner will be served at the lodge. 
Overnight in Maasai Mara.

Day 3 : Maasai Mara National Reserve (5 6 Hrs On Game Drives)

Location: Serena

Accommodation Name: Sentrim Mara Camp

Enjoy an early breakfast before departing on a morning game drive. The Maasai Mara National Reserve is home to millions of wild animals, including the fabled Big Five (lions, leopards, elephants, buffaloes and black rhinos). There are also antelopes, gazelles, wildebeest, and many other wonderful creatures. Return to the lodge for lunch and perhaps a siesta before setting off on an afternoon game drive and a visit to a traditional Maasai village, where you’ll learn about this fascinating people’s customs. Return to the lodge as the sun sets. In the evening, dinner will be served at the lodge. 
Overnight in Maasai Mara.

Day 4 : Maasai Mara – Lake Nakuru – Lake Elementaita (210Kms – 4Hrs)

Location: Elementaita

Accommodation Name: Sentrim Elementaita Lodge

Leaving Maasai 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 capital 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 Maai Mahiu before arriving at your lodge at Lake Elementaita at around midday. Following lunch, depart for a game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park, returning to your lodge at sundown. The national park, known for its birdlife, offers the chance to see a great many flamingoes. It is also home to black and white rhinos, as well as to the endangered Rothschild Giraffe. Sentrim Elementaita Lodge is located on the shores of Lake Elementaita, often filled with flamingoes and pelicans. 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. In the evening, dinner will be served at the lodge. 
Overnight in Lake Elementaita.

Day 5 : Lake Elementaita – Departure Nairobi (140Kms – 3Hrs)

Location: Nairobi

Following an early breakfast, continue to Lake Naivasha for a boat ride on the shimmering waters of this beautiful lake where you will also have the chance to contemplate the many examples of wildlife that are in and around it. Then, leaving the Rift Valley behind, proceed to Nairobi, where after lunch you’ll be dropped off at the city centre hotel or Jomo Kenyatta airport to take a flight to your onward destinations.

What's Included

  • Operated with English-speaking local driver-guide throughout the tour (the assigned local driver-guide may change during the itinerary)

  • French German or Spanish driver-guide subject to availability (airport transfers will be operated with English-speaking drivers)

  • 4 night’s accommodation

  • 4 Breakfasts

  • 3 Lunches

  • 3 Dinners

  • Arrival and departure private airport transfer in an air-conditioning vehicle from/to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport

  • 4x4 vehicle with a pop-up roof and guaranteed window seat during game drives and all transportation throughout the tour (maximum 7 persons per vehicle) on a private basis

  • All entrance fees and activities mentioned in the itinerary: 1 game drive at Maasai Mara National Reserve (Day 2); 2 game drives at game drive at Maasai Mara National Reserve (Day 3); 1 game drive at Lake Nakuru National Park (Day 4); Lake Naivasha boat r

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What's Not Included

  • Visas

  • International flights

  • Domestic flights

  • Drinks during meals (unless specified otherwise)

  • Any visit not mentioned in the program

  • Porterage and gratuities

  • Expenditures of a personal nature drinks and meals or items not stated explicitly in the program

  • Any alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks mineral water camera/video camera fee (if any)

  • Travel Insurance or any loss or extra cost arising due to unforeseen circumstances such as flight delays accidents etc.

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    We are an Online Travel Agency, specialized in Group Vacations and Private Vacations. We have been in business for over 30 years through our sister company Go West Tours and, throughout the years, have developed an extensive network of trusted professionals around the world and a structured methodology to screen our suppliers. Today Voyages offers a selection of tours that are designed, managed and operated by our network of trusted Tour Operators and DMCs. Our database is connected with our partners so that when you make a booking with us this will immediately be received and processed by the Tour Operator.

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    Today Voyages does not sell flights directly. None of our tours come with flights included. Why? Because we prefer to give full flexibility to our valued customers to select the airlines and the booking platform they prefer. As soon as your flight is booked and confirmed, we invite you to update your flight plan within your Today Voyages booking confirmation page by entering your flight number, departure and arrival times, as well as your Passport information (if needed). None of these fields are mandatory but we highly encourage you to provide as much information as possible. This will allow us to provide you with the excellent service you are looking for.

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    Certain tours might show a selection of additional excursions/optional activities that you may want to add to our standard itinerary. These services are priced separately and can be added to the cart before completing the booking. We believe these optional services to contribute to making your vacation unforgettable; however, you are in no way obliged to purchase them. All our tours are awesome with our without optional services!

  • What is the difference between Group Vacations and Private Vacations?

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  • Free Date Changes

    Today Voyages allows you to make 1 free date changes, as long as the change is made at least 65 days before the start of the tour.

  • Low Deposit

    Today Voyages requires a minimum deposit of 30% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 30 days before departure.

  • Cancellation Policy

    We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of today voyages charges.

    Up to 60 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.

    At 30 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.

    At 15 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.

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