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Private Tailor Made Tour
The Great Rift & Mara Collection is a premium 7-day luxury fly-in safari crafted for travellers who want East Africa to feel beautifully paced, personal and deeply connected to the landscape.
The journey moves through Kenya with a route shaped around Kenya, Lake Naivasha, Masai Mara, Nairobi, Lake Nakuru National Park, Mara River. It balances signature wildlife areas, scenic transitions, carefully selected stays and enough breathing room for the experience to feel refined rather than rushed.
Accommodation is an important part of the journey, with stays such as Eden Nairobi, Sea Cliff Hotel Dar es Salaam, Governors' Il Moran Camp, Emara Ole-Sereni Nairobi used as route anchors where available and suitable for the traveller's dates, budget and preferred style.
Rift & Tide Africa can tailor the final routing, pace, rooming, guiding style and optional experiences before a confirmed proposal is prepared.
Travel and accommodation
7 Days / 6 Nights, 1 country, Arrival in Nairobi to the Wild & Departure
6 nights accommodation
Meals
Meals as per day-by-day itinerary
Safari style
Luxury Fly-In Safari
Private Tailor Made
Itinerary
3 stops across the route
Trip code: RTT-SC005
Starting from
Price on request
Public retail pricing. Final quote confirms availability and inclusions.
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Route notes
FAQs
Answers are general public guidance. Your final itinerary, inclusions, pricing, and supplier conditions are confirmed during quotation.
Yes, it can work well for first-time safari travellers because the route is structured around recognised safari areas, clear logistics and guided experiences. Rift & Tide Africa can adjust the pace and accommodation level before quotation.
Yes. The itinerary can be arranged as a private journey, subject to routing, accommodation availability, flight schedules and the traveller's preferred budget level.
Routing, number of nights, accommodation level, domestic flights, beach extensions, special interests, private guiding and optional activities can be adjusted before the final proposal is confirmed.
Peak safari seasons and migration periods should be booked early, especially for luxury camps, fly-in routes and small high-demand properties.
Yes. Rift & Tide Africa can adjust the number of nights, accommodation level, private guiding, flight sectors, beach extensions and pacing before the final quote is prepared.
Named accommodations may be used as the preferred style or route reference, but final confirmation depends on availability, budget, dates and supplier conditions at the time of quotation.
FAQs
Answers are general public guidance. Your final itinerary, inclusions, pricing, and supplier conditions are confirmed during quotation.
Public prices are indicative retail guidance. Availability, seasonal adjustments, rooming, and final inclusions are confirmed when the team prepares your quote.
Many scheduled routes can be adapted with lodge, timing, or extension changes depending on availability and supplier rules.
Share travel dates, traveller count, rooming preferences, gateway city, and any must-see destinations or experiences so the team can respond efficiently.
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Plan this journey
Ask Rift & Tide Africa to tailor The Great Rift & Mara Collection around your travel dates, preferred pace, accommodation style and safari goals.
Kenya, Lake Naivasha, Masai Mara, Nairobi, Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, Lake Nakuru National Park, Mara River
Trip route
Follow the day-by-day flow of this itinerary across East Africa.
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
Arrival in Nairobi
Lake Nakuru National Park
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Mapped stop
Lake Nakuru National Park
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Lake Naivasha
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Ultimate Safari in the Masai Mara - Final Full Day
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Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
Farewell to the Wild & Departure
Itinerary
Upon arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, our representative will warmly welcome you and assist with your transfer to Eden Nairobi, a boutique retreat nestled in a serene setting. Enjoy a relaxing evening in this charming haven, preparing for the adventure ahead. Overnight at Eden Nairobi (bed and breakfast).
The day is paced around the wider route through Kenya, Lake Naivasha, Masai Mara, giving travellers enough time to enjoy the setting without losing the comfort expected from a premium Rift & Tide Africa journey.
Accommodation and activity timing are aligned with selected stays such as Eden Nairobi, Sea Cliff Hotel Dar es Salaam, Governors' Il Moran Camp, subject to availability and the final confirmed routing.
After a delightful breakfast, visit the Giraffe Centre, home to the endangered Rothschild giraffe, where you can interact with these gentle giants up close. Next, journey to the breathtaking Loldia House, arriving in time for a delicious lunch overlooking Lake Naivasha's tranquil waters. In the afternoon, embark on a scenic boat safari, gliding past hippos and vibrant birdlife before continuing to Lake Nakuru National Park for an en-route game drive. Witness the park's famed flamingos, rhinos, and diverse wildlife before settling in for the night. Dinner and overnight at The Cliff.
Stay details available on request.
Stay details available on request.
Stay details available on request.
Stay details available on request.
Stay details available on request.
Stay details available on request.
Featured stays
Named stays are subject to availability or comparable alternatives.
Inclusions & Exclusions
Departures
Contact us for current departure dates and quotation-stage availability.
Planning notes
Kenya safaris can be rewarding throughout the year. Dry-season months are popular for wildlife viewing and Mara migration travel, while greener months can offer beautiful scenery, softer light and a quieter safari feel.
Good to know
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Rwenzori Foothills Trek is a 5-day Uganda journey designed around refined pacing, meaningful wildlife encounters and carefully selected lodges, with a route shaped around Entebbe, Rwenzori Mountains.
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The day is paced around the wider route through Kenya, Lake Naivasha, Masai Mara, giving travellers enough time to enjoy the setting without losing the comfort expected from a premium Rift & Tide Africa journey.
Accommodation and activity timing are aligned with selected stays such as Eden Nairobi, Sea Cliff Hotel Dar es Salaam, Governors' Il Moran Camp, subject to availability and the final confirmed routing.
Spend a full day immersed in the beauty of Lake Nakuru National Park, renowned for its rhino sanctuary and stunning landscapes. Enjoy an exhilarating game drive with a stop for a picnic lunch at Baboon Cliff, offering panoramic views of the lake and surrounding terrain. Capture stunning photographs of giraffes, zebras, lions, and other wildlife in their natural habitat. Meals and overnight at The Cliff.
The day is paced around the wider route through Kenya, Lake Naivasha, Masai Mara, giving travellers enough time to enjoy the setting without losing the comfort expected from a premium Rift & Tide Africa journey.
Accommodation and activity timing are aligned with selected stays such as Eden Nairobi, Sea Cliff Hotel Dar es Salaam, Governors' Il Moran Camp, subject to availability and the final confirmed routing.
After an early breakfast, return to Nairobi for your scenic flight to the Masai Mara, one of Africa's most celebrated safari destinations. Upon arrival, transfer to the exclusive Il Moran Governors' Camp, an intimate and luxurious safari retreat. Set out on your first afternoon game drive in an open-sided Land Rover, seeking out the Mara's legendary wildlife, from powerful predators to vast herds of herbivores. Meals and overnight at Il Moran Governors' Camp.
The day is paced around the wider route through Kenya, Lake Naivasha, Masai Mara, giving travellers enough time to enjoy the setting without losing the comfort expected from a premium Rift & Tide Africa journey.
Accommodation and activity timing are aligned with selected stays such as Eden Nairobi, Sea Cliff Hotel Dar es Salaam, Governors' Il Moran Camp, subject to availability and the final confirmed routing.
Experience the magic of the Masai Mara with two full days of thrilling game drives, led by expert guides who will take you deep into the heart of the reserve. Witness the spectacular wildlife, including the Big Five (lion, elephant, buffalo, leopard, and rhino), and if traveling during migration season, marvel at the Great Wildebeest Migration, a breathtaking natural phenomenon. Between game drives, relax in the luxurious comfort of Il Moran Governors' Camp, nestled along the banks of the Mara River. All meals and overnight at Il Moran Governors' Camp.
The day is paced around the wider route through Kenya, Lake Naivasha, Masai Mara, giving travellers enough time to enjoy the setting without losing the comfort expected from a premium Rift & Tide Africa journey.
Accommodation and activity timing are aligned with selected stays such as Eden Nairobi, Sea Cliff Hotel Dar es Salaam, Governors' Il Moran Camp, subject to availability and the final confirmed routing.
Experience the magic of the Masai Mara with two full days of thrilling game drives, led by expert guides who will take you deep into the heart of the reserve. Witness the spectacular wildlife, including the Big Five (lion, elephant, buffalo, leopard, and rhino), and if traveling during migration season, marvel at the Great Wildebeest Migration, a breathtaking natural phenomenon. Between game drives, relax in the luxurious comfort of Il Moran Governors' Camp, nestled along the banks of the Mara River. All meals and overnight at Il Moran Governors' Camp.
The day is paced around the wider route through Kenya, Lake Naivasha, Masai Mara, giving travellers enough time to enjoy the setting without losing the comfort expected from a premium Rift & Tide Africa journey.
Accommodation and activity timing are aligned with selected stays such as Eden Nairobi, Sea Cliff Hotel Dar es Salaam, Governors' Il Moran Camp, subject to availability and the final confirmed routing.
Wake up to a final morning game drive, soaking in the last moments of the African wilderness. After breakfast, transfer to the airstrip for your flight back to Nairobi. Upon arrival, enjoy a sumptuous farewell lunch at the famous Carnivore Restaurant, renowned for its delectable grilled meats. Later, transfer to Emara Ole Sereni for a day room stay, where you can relax before your evening transfer to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your outbound flight.
The day is paced around the wider route through Kenya, Lake Naivasha, Masai Mara, giving travellers enough time to enjoy the setting without losing the comfort expected from a premium Rift & Tide Africa journey.
Accommodation and activity timing are aligned with selected stays such as Eden Nairobi, Sea Cliff Hotel Dar es Salaam, Governors' Il Moran Camp, subject to availability and the final confirmed routing.
