Rift Valley Trails Safari
Mountain Lodge
Located at 2,194 metres on the slopes of Mount Kenya, Serena Mountain Lodge is surrounded by a dense rainforest that comes alive at dusk with a myriad of sounds that make the African bush so special and exhilarating. Considered the most spectacular forest waterhole in the Aberdares, the lodge’s waterhole presents a constant ballet of wildlife. Just two and a half hours by car from Nairobi, this stunning area is towered over by the rocky peaks of Mount Kenya and prides itself in having one of the most consistently high records of big game ‘visits’ and sightings. Elephant, buffalo, rhino and waterbuck are regular sights on the evening and day game drives.
At any other time of the day you can spot game in the specially-constructed viewing bunker that is connected to the lodge by a short tunnel. Here you will get spectacularly close to the animals that feed at the waterhole. The lodge has 42 attractive bedrooms furnished with indigenous wood and African art, each with private bathroom. A spacious veranda also overlooks the waterhole where there is never a dull moment. Arrangements can be made for forest walks that are a unique experience with their on-foot sightings of game and bird life. These walks can even be prolonged to the top of Mount Kenya for the very daring and sporty.
Lake Nakuru Lodge
Lake Nakuru Lodge offers accommodation in 95 spacious deluxe rooms-which have a glass sliding door- all with ensuite bathrooms with permanent showers, and also have great views of the park, garden or lake, and 2 suites with private veranda and a sitting room. There is also a special treat, the zebra room which is the oldest at the lodge and is now 100 years old; it was the first building on the site. Guests will enjoy excellent cuisine at the Mutarakwa restaurant, serving buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner on live cooking counters. Mama Nikki bar comes alive at night where traditional dance performances are held.
Each room is designed with an en-suite bathroom and a balcony. The rooms are fitted with eds draped in mosquito netting, a worktable/chair and full-length windows. Meals may be ordered at the onsite restaurant which prepares a variety of dishes. The bar/lounge serves as a relaxation spot for guests. Cold drinks can be enjoyed by the pool. The hotel boasts a large Olympic-sized outdoor pool where guests can enjoy swimming sessions. Services offered include on-site parking, luggage storage, laundry and car hire services. The premises are equipped with CCTV cameras and guarded by security personnel. Families travelling with kids will find Lake Nakuru National Park a safari destination matched to no other, with less tourist traffic, breathtaking open space.
Mbweha Safari Camp
Tucked away in the spectacular vastness of The Great Rift Valley on a private 6400 acre Congreve Conservancy, Mbweha Camp is nestled up against the southern border of Lake Nakuru National Park with beautiful views of the Eburu and Mau Ranges. Ten cottages built of lava stone and thatched Makuti roof add glamour and style to its contemporary African ambience with clever use of indigenous artefacts, fabric and modern cooking pots. Every cottage, styled individually, is surrounded by Candelabra Euphorbia, yellow barked Acacia and other indigenous trees that provide a relaxed atmosphere as you listen to the African night sounds of a lion roar or the laughter of the hyena in the distance. Bush walks, night game drives, sun downers or bush breakfast and hot air ballooning over the spectacular Great Rift Valley and the lakes below are additional activities that you can enjoy and enhance your stay in truly remarkable and authentic African setting.
Enjoy country-style dining at the flamingo restaurant or if you like, the chef can set up something special under one of the beautiful acacia trees where you can enjoy your lunch as you have unobstructed view of the lake. The rift valley bar is just the right spot for that magical sun downer. Lie by the pool or have a refreshing out-door massage after that amazing game drive and in the evening, join our cultural dancers as they teach you the origins of true African dance. Let you spirit take flight.
Mara Sopa Lodge
Set in the Oloolaimutia valley the lodge blends in perfectly with its surrounding hillside landscape. The accent here is on the Masai people and the fabulous wealth of wildlife, birdlife, and natural flora to be found in the fabled Masai Mara Game Reserve. We have earned a well-deserved reputation for the friendliness and care offered to our guests by our management and staff. This is one of the most important aspects of the style and service offered by each and every SOPA destination
The lodge has 200 beds by way of 77 rooms, 12 suites and 1 Presidential suite, all of which are 'rondavel' style and have en-suite bathroom facilities which provide shaving sockets and hairdryers. Every room and suite has a private, elevated veranda with splendid views across the valley and on which guests can relax, sunbathe and watch resident birds and wildlife. Mini-bars are also available in each room. The lodge has direct-dial telephone facilities as well as satellite television and video options. Lodge generators provide 240volts, 50 cycles 24 hours a day. Our water supply comes from nearby springs but guests are advised not to drink from the taps. Instead, filtered water is provided in flasks in every room and bottled water is available for sale. We welcome kids of all ages and can provide both special meals at convenient times and baby sitters on request. Our Guest Shop stocks a wide selection of curios, gift items, clothing, film and toiletries. The lodge has a freeform, fresh-water pool which offers spectacular views over the valley. We can supply both petrol and diesel fuels and can carry out most minor repairs.
Tipilikwani Luxury Tented Camp
Set on the banks of the Talek River and overlooking the Mara plains, Tipilikwani Camp has one of the most spectacular views available. Set in the middle of what is considered the greatest wildlife reserve in Africa, Maasai Mara is home to one of the modern wonders of the world; the wildebeest migration as well as home to the Big Five. Enjoy an alfresco breakfast by the Talek River or a cold refreshing drink over a spectacular sunset or experience fine dining by candlelight all overlooked by carefully trained attentive staff. During the day, search for lions, cheetah, elephant, leopard, black rhino, giraffe, zebra, hippo and over 500 resident bird species including larks, sunbirds and the Lilac- Breasted Roller This is the Tipilikwani Experience.
Sarova Mara Tented Camp
The Masai Mara - Some call it the eighth wonder of the world one of the world’s last remaining ecosystems harmonizing animal and nature. The Mara is where you will have one of those breath-taking, heart-stopping moments…a crack of dawn balloon ride over nature’s playground, a million teeming wildebeest making their annual migration across Mara, your first face to face encounter with the big five of Kenya.
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FlightsGuideInsuranceMealsOverviewTransport
Tour Plan
DAY 1 NAIROBI
DAY 2 MOUNT KENYA NATIONAL PARK
JAMBO - KARIBU!! You will be warmly met upon arrival at the airport with our traditional, unique & special welcome (bubbly, hot/cold towels and presentation of authentic safari hat and safari essentials). Depart from Nairobi this morning and drive to the lower slopes of Mt. Kenya arriving at your Tree Lodge in time for lunch. Afternoon proceed on a forest nature walk with a professional (armed) guide. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight floodlit game viewing.
Please note: A warm jacket/sweater and a good pair of hiking boots is highly recommended.
Meals: LDBB Accommodation Options : Mountain Lodge or similar
DAY 3 LAKE NAKURU NATIONAL PARK
DAY 4 MASAI MARA GAME RESERVE
DAY 5 MASAI MARA GAME RESERVE
Enjoy an early morning breakfast and a full morning’s game viewing drive to return for lunch. Experience the friendly atmosphere where the Masai community lives in harmony with wild game. After lunch visit a traditional Masai Manyatta (off the beaten track) and experience the culture of this world famous community. The Masai still live as they did for centuries - Interact with these nomadic people and experience their way of life as you learn about their customs and traditions. Continue with the afternoon game viewing as you return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.
OPTIONAL ACTIVITY : Today’s adventure begins just before dawn. Flames from the hot air balloon burners light the darkness as the crew inflate their craft. The first, pink tongues of sunlight flicker across the skies and the hot air balloon fills then rises. Suspended in a basket beneath the rainbow-coloured canopy, you're off for a game-viewing adventure with an entirely different perspective. Apart from the occasional hiss of the burners, a lion's roar, elephants crashing through the bush, baboons perched in the tips of the trees startled and screeching to see something above them, the flight above the Masai Mara plains is magically silent. At the end of the flight, the passengers are treated to a champagne breakfast in the bush. The finishing touch to the flight is a game drive back to the camp, and the possibility of seeing the same pride of lions, or herd of elephants that had been viewed while ballooning. A flight certificate is issued on completion of the balloon safari. Back at Camp enjoy a sumptuous lunch and a well deserved rest. Meals: LDBB Accommodation Options : Tipilikwani Mara Camp or Sarova Mara Tented CampDAY 6 NAIROBI
Private Departures Nett Prices For 2022
Prices in US Dollar (USD) | |||
Adult : 2-6 | Child sharing with adult : 0 | Young sharing with adult : 0 | Tour leader : 0 |
Infant : 0 | Child in own room : 0 | Young in own room : 0 | Local guide : 0 |
Double : Price per person sharing a double room. Single: single supplement. Triple : Price per person sharing a triple room. Quad : Price per person sharing a quadruple room. Infant : Per infant under 2 years, Child : Per child under 12 years, Young : Per young under 16 years, Sharing : Sharing with two paying adults. |
Transport Using One (1) Specially Designed 4x4wd Safari Land Cruiser
Validity | 2 Pax Each | 4 Pax Each | 6 Pax Each | Single Supl |
03/01/2022-15/03/2022 | 1,949.00 | 1,569.00 | 1,449.00 | 388.00 |
16/03/2022-31/03/2022 | 1,949.00 | 1,569.00 | 1,419.00 | 378.00 |
01/04/2022-31/05/2022 | 1,759.00 | 1,409.00 | 1,289.00 | 128.00 |
01/06/2022-15/06/2022 | 1,829.00 | 1,449.00 | 1,319.00 | 428.00 |
16/06/2022-30/06/2022 | 1,939.00 | 1,549.00 | 1,419.00 | 378.00 |
01/07/2022-14/07/2022 | 2,059.00 | 1,629.00 | 1,489.00 | 388.00 |
15/07/2022-15/09/2022 | 2,349.00 | 1,919.00 | 1,779.00 | 568.00 |
16/09/2022- 30/09/2022 | 2,099.00 | 1,669.00 | 1,529.00 | 388.00 |
01/10/2022- 31/10/2022 | 2,059.00 | 1,629.00 | 1,489.00 | 398.00 |
01/11/2022- 22/12/2022 | 1,899.00 | 1,519.00 | 1,389.00 | 318.00 |
23/12/2022- 02/01/2023 | 2,589.00 | 2,039.00 | 1,849.00 | 548.00 |
Optional Extras & Activities | Per Person | |||
Visit to an off the Beaten Track Masai Manyatta (Village) | 40.00 | |||
Balloon Safari over the Masai Mara | 500.00 | |||
Domestic Flight: Masai Mara - Nairobi | 250.00 |
Festive Season Supplement
Supplement | Validity | Per Adult | Per Child |
Easter Supplement | 02/04/2021 – 04/04/2021 | 55.00 | 45.00 |
Christmas & New Year | 24, 25 26 31/12/2021-01/01/2022 | 55.00 | 45.00 |
Double : price per person sharing a double room. Single : single supplement. Triple : price per person sharing a triple room. Quad : price per person sharing a quadruple room. Infant : per infant under 2 years, Child : per child under 12 years, Young : per young under 16 years, Sharing : sharing with two paying adults. |