Rift Valley Explorer
11 days
You can...
- Explore the Rift Valley Lakes
- Camp in the Maasai Mara Reserve
- Experience the great African outdoors
This holiday explores the diversity of Kenya's landscapes and wildlife. Incredible views of Mount Kilimanjaro from Amboseli NP; the serene beauty of the Rift Valey lakes, with flamingo-filled Lake Nakuru, the grassy plains of the Masai Mara, teeming with game; to the beautiful white sandy beaches and crystal clear sea along the Mombasa coast (optional extension). This is not just a safari; it's a learning experience about Africa for the whole family. You'll learn about its natural history, its people and the way of life of the Masai.
- Day 1. Fly to Nairobi
- Day 2. Nairobi
- Visit Elephant Orphanage and Giraffe Centre.
- Day 3/4. Amboseli NP
- Game drives; visit a Maasai Village.
- Day 5. Lake Naivasha; game viewing.
- Day 6. Lake Nakuru NP; see flamingos
- Day 7-9. Maasai Mara
- Drive to the Maasai Mara; game drives & visit a school & meet a maasai elder.
- Day 10. Drive to Nairobi. Fly to London
- Day 11. Arrive London
- Is it right for your family?
- This is Kenya adventure-style, staying in comfortable lodges and fixed camps - great value overall with most meals included. A few days of long drives as the roads can be bumpy, but a great opportunity to see a variety of wildlife, landscapes and learn about how the Masai for generations have lived in harmony with their surroundings.
- Extensions & tailor-making
- We recommend a few days on Kenya's beautiful coast at Mombasa Island.
Add additional: £379
- Accommodation and meals: Hotels (1nt), lodges (2nts), fixed camp (5nts). 8 breakfasts, 7 lunches and 7 evening meals included.
- Flight details: Scheduled flights from Heathrow with Kenya Airways, Ethiopian Airlines or British Airways.
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- Departures 2010: 12 Feb; 16, 30 Jul; 13, 20 Aug; 20 Oct; 17, 26 Dec.
- Departures 2011: 11 Feb; 15, 29 Jul; 12, 19 Aug; 19 Oct; 16 Dec.
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- Prices: Land only from £1,549. Including flights from London from £1,999 adult, £1,799 child.
- Age Guideline: 5+
- Trip Code: FKRV
