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Rift Valley
Rift Valley
Rift Valley
Rift Valley

The best flamingo viewing these days is at Lake Bogoria.

Freshwater Lake Baringo, in the northern Rift, is a peaceful spot.

The Rift Valley is famous for its stunning birdlife.

The best-known Rift Valley national park is Lake Nakuru, which protects white and black rhino.

Rift Valley

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Map of Rift Valley

Rift Valley reference map

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Expert Africa's suggested itineraries in Kenya

Browse these 24 sample itineraries for inspration. They're just examples of what we can do, so contact us at Expert Africa to start the ball rolling.


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Black Kite Fly-in Safari

10 days • 4 locations • 1 country
NAIROBI AIRPORT TO NAIROBI AIRPORT

Explore Kenya in-depth with visits to Nairobi and Meru national parks, the Mara Conservancies and Amboseli. Nestled in remoter regions, four camps provide fantastic access to rich game, a range of activities and beautifully diverse landscapes.

Visiting Nairobi, Mara Conservancies and 2 other areas

US$9,290 - US$11,960 per person

Read more about the Black Kite Fly-in Safari

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Elephant Safari

10 days • 3 locations • 1 country
NAIROBI AIRPORT TO NAIROBI AIRPORT

This example of a mid-range Kenya safari and beach trip explores the wildlife of Tsavo West's volcanic plains and woodlands, Tsavo East's immense plains and the white-sand beaches and lush environment of Diani Beach.

Visiting Tsavo East, Tsavo West and 1 other area

US$5,670 - US$6,200 per person

Read more about the Elephant Safari

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De Brazza Monkey Fly-in Safari

9 days • 3 locations • 1 country
NAIROBI AIRPORT TO NAIROBI AIRPORT

Enjoy a range of activities in the remote wilderness of northern Kenya before exploring the wildlife-rich plains of the Mara ecosystem. Private vehicles and guides heighten the personalisation of this highly immersive safari.

Visiting Northern Kenya, Mara Conservancies and 1 other area

US$12,310 - US$16,320 per person

Read more about the De Brazza Monkey Fly-in Safari

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Hamerkop Fly-In Safari

8 days • 2 locations • 1 country
NAIROBI AIRPORT TO NAIROBI AIRPORT

Different wildlife, contrasting camps and a whole host of activities, this is a safari for those wanting to get out and about and not just sit in a vehicle.

Visiting Laikipia, Mara Conservancies

US$6,640 - US$10,960 per person

Read more about the Hamerkop Fly-In Safari

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Rothschild Giraffe Safari

8 days • 3 locations • 1 country
NAIROBI AIRPORT TO NAIROBI AIRPORT

A example of a luxury Kenyan safari, starting at the iconic Giraffe Manor before fabulous stays on the spectacular Solio Reserve and Sala’s Camp in a remote corner of the Maasai Mara.

Visiting Nairobi, Maasai Mara and 1 other area

US$11,720 - US$17,830 per person

Read more about the Rothschild Giraffe Safari

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Big Cat Fly-in Safari

8 days • 2 locations • 1 country
NAIROBI AIRPORT TO NAIROBI AIRPORT

Combining two of Kenya’s best wildlife-viewing areas, this slow-paced safari to the Lewa Conservancy and Maasai Mara guarantees iconic wildlife. The long-established, well-rated camps are great value, too.

Visiting Maasai Mara, Laikipia

US$5,690 - US$8,850 per person

Read more about the Big Cat Fly-in Safari

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Golden Jackal Fly-in Safari

8 days • 2 locations • 1 country
NAIROBI AIRPORT TO NAIROBI AIRPORT

A contrasting safari of a lodge and a tented camp, with action-packed activities in Laikipia and wildlife-filled game drives in the Maasai Mara, offers a consistently high-quality experience.

Visiting Laikipia, Maasai Mara

US$10,360 - US$14,130 per person

Read more about the Golden Jackal Fly-in Safari

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Lanner Falcon Fly-In Safari

8 days • 3 locations • 1 country
NAIROBI AIRPORT TO NAIROBI AIRPORT

Three sister camps offer access to wonderfully remote regions across northern Kenya and the Maasai Mara ecosystem. Enjoy an exclusive safari experience focused on great wildlife, superb guiding and considerable comfort, with a range of activities.

Visiting Samburu, Mara Conservancies and 1 other area

US$7,140 - US$8,400 per person

Read more about the Lanner Falcon Fly-In Safari

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African Finfoot Fly-in Safari

7 days • 3 locations • 1 country
NAIROBI AIRPORT TO NAIROBI AIRPORT

After a unique start in Nairobi National Park, classic, luxurious camps combine for a high-end and exclusive safari in fantastic wildlife destinations.

Visiting Nairobi, Laikipia and 1 other area

US$10,400 - US$17,340 per person

Read more about the African Finfoot Fly-in Safari

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Steppe Eagle Fly-in Safari

7 days • 2 locations • 1 country
NAIROBI AIRPORT TO NAIROBI AIRPORT

Two comfortable tented camps overlooking the Ewaso Nyiro and Mara River put you at the heart of the action. Experience spectacular diversity in species and habitat with safari in Samburu and the Masaai Mara National Reserve.

Visiting Maasai Mara, Samburu

US$6,140 - US$9,310 per person

Read more about the Steppe Eagle Fly-in Safari

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Where to stay in Rift Valley

Our suggestions for safari camps in Rift Valley


Loldia House

Loldia House

Loldia House is a comfortable, country house lodge on the shores of Lake Naivasha in the heart of Kenya's Great Rift Valley.


100% (11 reviews)
Tumbili Cliff Lodge

Tumbili Cliff Lodge

Tumbili Cliff Lodge is located on a low cliff on the western shore of Lake Baringo, in Kenya's Great Rift Valley.


90% (2 reviews)
The Cliff

The Cliff

The Cliff is a comfortable, luxury tented camp overlooking Lake Nakuru, in the heart of Kenya's Great Rift Valley.


100% (2 reviews)
Mbweha Camp

Mbweha Camp

Mbweha Camp is a well-established safari lodge on private land close to the Nderit Gate of Lake Nakuru National Park in Kenya's Great Rift Valley.


No reviews yet
Island Camp Baringo

Island Camp Baringo

The birding magnet of Island Camp Baringo occupies a part of Ol Kokwe Island In Lake Baringo, in the Great Rift Valley in Kenya.


No reviews yet

Our travellers’ wildlife sightings in Rift Valley

This is their success for sightings in Rift Valley. Click on a species for more detail. How we work this out.


Giraffe

100% success

Hippo

100% success

Zebra

90% success

Buffalo

78% success

Eland

78% success

Spotted Hyena

75% success

Leopard

14% success

Pangolin

14% success

Aardvark

13% success

Lion

0% success

Cheetah

0% success

Wild dog

0% success

Striped Hyena

0% success

Black Rhino

0% success

White Rhino

0% success

Wildebeest

0% success

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