Through the Rift Valley, Sentrim Lodges - Private Tour
Through the Rift Valley, Sentrim Lodges - Private Tour
$2076
Through the Rift Valley, Sentrim Lodges - Private Tour
5 Days Starting and ending in Nairobi, Kenya
Visiting: Nairobi, Maasai Mara National Reserve, Lake Elementaita
Tour operator:
Tour code:
35741
Group Type:
Private
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
2 - 99
Tour operated in:
English , French , German , SpanishTrip Styles:
Interests:
Activities:
Tour Overview
Embark on a captivating private tour through Kenya's iconic Rift Valley, staying at the charming Sentrim Lodges. Begin your adventure in Nairobi, where you'll be welcomed and transferred to your hotel. Journey through the fertile highlands to the renowned Maasai Mara National Reserve, where you'll enjoy thrilling game drives and witness the majestic Big Five. Experience the vibrant culture of the Maasai people with a village visit. Continue to Lake Nakuru and Lake Elementaita, famous for their stunning birdlife, including flamingos and pelicans. Conclude your journey with a serene boat ride on Lake Naivasha before returning to Nairobi. With comfortable accommodations, expert local guides, and unforgettable wildlife encounters, this tour offers an immersive exploration of Kenya's natural wonders. Enjoy the convenience of private airport transfers and a 4x4 vehicle with a pop-up roof for optimal game viewing, ensuring a memorable and personalized safari experience.
Highlights
Itinerary
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.Â
Overnight in Nairobi.
Day 2 : Nairobi – Maasai Mara National Reserve (280Kms – 5Hrs)
Location: Maasai Mara National Reserve
Accommodation Name: Sentrim Mara Camp
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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.Â
Overnight in Maasai Mara.
Day 3 : Maasai Mara National Reserve (5 6 Hrs On Game Drives)
Location: Maasai Mara National Reserve
Accommodation Name: Sentrim Mara Camp
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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.Â
Overnight in Maasai Mara.
Day 4 : Maasai Mara – Lake Nakuru – Lake Elementaita (210Kms – 4Hrs)
Location: Lake Elementaita
Accommodation Name: Sentrim Elementaita Lodge
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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.Â
Overnight in Lake Elementaita.
Day 5 : Lake Elementaita – Departure Nairobi (140Kms – 3Hrs)
Location: Nairobi
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
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
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English-speaking local driver-guide
The tour is operated with an English-speaking local driver-guide throughout the tour, although the assigned local driver-guide may change during the itinerary.
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French, German, or Spanish driver-guide
A French, German, or Spanish driver-guide is available subject to availability, with airport transfers operated by English-speaking drivers.
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Accommodation
The tour includes 4 nights' accommodation.
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Meals
The tour includes 4 breakfasts, 3 lunches, and 3 dinners.
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Private airport transfer
Arrival and departure private airport transfer in an air-conditioned vehicle from/to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is included.
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4x4 vehicle for game drives
A 4x4 vehicle with a pop-up roof and guaranteed window seat is provided during game drives and all transportation throughout the tour on a private basis, with a maximum of 7 persons per vehicle.
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Entrance fees and activities
All entrance fees and activities mentioned in the itinerary are included, such as game drives at Maasai Mara National Reserve and Lake Nakuru National Park, and a Lake Naivasha boat ride.
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Meet & Greet
A Meet & Greet service is included.
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Government taxes
Government taxes are included in the tour.
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Mineral water
1 bottle of mineral water (500ml) per person per day is provided on game drives.
What's Not Included
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Visas
Visas are not included in the tour package.
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International flights
International flights are not included in the tour package.
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Domestic flights
Domestic flights are not included in the tour package.
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Drinks during meals
Drinks during meals are not included unless specified otherwise.
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Unmentioned visits
Any visit not mentioned in the program is not included.
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Porterage and gratuities
Porterage and gratuities are not included in the tour package.
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Personal expenditures
Expenditures of a personal nature, drinks and meals, or items not stated explicitly in the program are not included.
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Alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks
Any alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, mineral water, and camera/video camera fees (if any) are not included.
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Travel Insurance
Travel Insurance or any loss or extra cost arising due to unforeseen circumstances such as flight delays, accidents, etc.
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Mode of Transport
Travel in style with private airport transfers and a 4x4 vehicle featuring a pop-up roof and guaranteed window seats for game drives. Enjoy the convenience of private transportation throughout the tour, ensuring a comfortable and personalized experience.
Accommodation
Experience comfort and tranquility at Sentrim Mara Camp and Sentrim Elementaita Lodge, where you'll stay in modern en-suite tents and lodges surrounded by serene acacia trees and stunning views of wildlife and landscapes. Enjoy the amenities and hospitality at these well-appointed accommodations.
Check out our Q&As
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What type of vehicle is used for the game drives?
The tour uses a 4x4 vehicle with a pop-up roof and guaranteed window seat during game drives, with a maximum of 7 persons per vehicle on a private basis.
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Are there any language options for the driver-guide?
Yes, the tour is operated with an English-speaking local driver-guide throughout. French, German, or Spanish driver-guides are available subject to availability, although airport transfers will be operated with English-speaking drivers.
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What wildlife can be expected during the Maasai Mara game drives?
During the Maasai Mara game drives, you can expect to see a variety of wildlife including the Big Five (lions, leopards, elephants, buffaloes, and black rhinos), as well as antelopes, gazelles, wildebeest, and many other animals.
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What activities are included at Lake Naivasha?
At Lake Naivasha, the tour includes a boat ride on the lake where you can observe the wildlife in and around the area.
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What is the accommodation like at Maasai Mara?
Accommodation at Maasai Mara is at the Sentrim Mara Camp, where all 31 tents are spread out in serene surroundings amongst acacia trees. Each tent has a modern en-suite bathroom, hot and cold showers, a writing desk, and an elevated private balcony for spectacular views.
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What is special about the Lake Nakuru National Park visit?
Lake Nakuru National Park is known for its birdlife, especially flamingoes. It is also home to black and white rhinos and the endangered Rothschild Giraffe.
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How does Today Voyages work?
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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Where should I buy the flights to reach my destination?
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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What is an additional excursion or tour optional?
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!
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What is the difference between Group Vacations and Private Vacations?
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It is very simple... you will be offered an alternative departure date or be refunded the full amount you pre-paid. No questions asked!
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The majority of our tours are confirmed at the time of booking. This means that, after submitting the payment online, you will receive an order confirmation email; make sure to save this email and to note down your confirmation number for any future communication with us. Some tours may be sold on a 'on request' basis. This means that for these tours we reserve the right to check the availability of your spot(s) with the Tour Operator before confirming the tour to you. As soon as you submit the payment online for a 'on request' tour you will receive an email notification that confirms your order request. Within 72 hours, you will receive either a confirmation email or a denial email. Do not worry... we will do everything we can to confirm your tour!
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Low Deposit
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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.