6 Days Kenya Great Rift Valley Budget Camping Safari

Day 1: Nairobi / Lake Naivasha

0800hrs departure from Nairobi and drive for 1 ½ hours to Lake Naivasha where you arrive for check in and lunch at camp.  Spend the afternoon at leisure. Enjoy a 1 hour boat ride in Lake Naivasha to spot hippo, birds and great scenery. In the evening return to camp for rest and dinner.
Overnight: Crayfish Camp
Meal plan: Lunch, dinner, breakfast

Day 2: Lake Naivasha / Crater Lake

Breakfast at 0730hrs followed by check out with packed picnic lunch and departure by boat to Crater Lake Island; on arrival enjoy a guided tour of the park as you view fauna and flora and enjoy the sound of twittering birds, acacia trees swinging in the wind and chattering colobus monkey in the company of your naturalist. Animals easily spotted include giraffe, eland, bush buck, baboon, monkeys, warthog, hippo, dikdik, duicker and others.  Break for picnic lunch at one of the beautiful picnic sites (beware of monkeys); evening transfer back to your camp located at the shores of Lake Naivasha for dinner and rest
Overnight: Crayfish Camp
Meal plan: Lunch, dinner, breakfast

Day 3: Lake Naivasha / Lake Elmenteita / Lake Nakuru National Park

Breakfast at 0730hrs then departure from Naivasha to the scenic Elementaita lake which is home to flamingo, pelican, zebra, gazelle and other animals and birds; on arrival enjoy a guided nature walk in the company of a naturalist who will help you spot and identify animals. Spend the morning relaxing at the shores of the sapphire-blue lake.  Animals and birds easily spotted include the Rothschild giraffe, giant elands, dikdik, klipspringer, and different bird species (flamingo, pelican). In the afternoon, depart to Lake Nakuru for site-seeing and game drives; on arrival, enjoy short game drives as you proceed for check in at the camp.  Lunch at 1300hrs followed by evening game drives within the park. Animals and birds that are easy to spot include flamingo, pelican, stork, white rhino, buffalo, giraffe, warthog and others. Enjoy brisk walking by the shores of the lake to enjoy the cool evening breeze. Transfer back to camp for rest and dinner.
Overnight: Makalia Camp
Meal plan: Lunch, dinner, breakfast

Day 4: Lake Nakuru National Park / Lake Bogoria National Reserve

Early breakfast followed by final morning game viewing to see the park when most active.  Afterwards depart to Lake Bogoria, this is famously known for its beauty, bubbling geysers and gushing hot springs.  Arrive for check in and lunch at camp then depart for afternoon exploration of the park.  Various browsers can be spotted at the shores of the lake which is lined by pink flamingos. When water levels increase in Nakuru, flamingos find it hard to feed in the lake and they therefore migrate to Bogoria; and vice versa. Evening transfer back to camp for rest and dinner.
Overnight: Lake Bogoria Campsite
Meal plan: Lunch, dinner, breakfast

Day 5: Lake Bogoria / Lake Baringo

Breakfast at 0800hrs then departure to the neighboring Baringo Lake; boat ride on arrival to spot hippo, crocodile and other animals that browse the shores of the lake. Baringo is a fresh water lake surrounded by large arid plains which makes it look like an oasis in the desert. It is also a famous ornithologist paradise supporting over 450 species of birds. Hippo and crocodile are also famous in the lake shores. Evening nature walk to explore the park on foot followed by transfer to camp located in scenic beauty.
Overnight: David’s Camp
Meal plan: Lunch, dinner, breakfast

Day 6: Lake Baringo / Nairobi

Breakfast at 0800hrs then cultural village visit to the Pokot tribesmen followed by a cultural dance to maximize the experience. Return to camp after 2 hours for check out and drive back to Nairobi. On arrival transfer to preferred hotel for overnight / Airport for your next flight

What is included?
–    Park fees
–    Transfers and game drives in hatch roof safari minibus
–    Full board accommodation in selected camp
–    Evacuation insurance
–    Boat rides: Lake Naivasha, Crater Lake & Lake Baringo – 1 hour each
–    Professionally trained English speaking tour guide
–    A litre of drinking water per person per day

What is NOT included?
–    Any optional activities such as night game viewing, guided nature walks, balloon safari, cultural visits, e.t.c
–    Alcoholic / non alcoholic beverages, laundry, visa, email, e.t.c
–    International or local flights
–    Tips
–    Any other item not mentioned in the above program

Additional notes:
–    Costs reduce with increasing number of participants
–    Additional nights can be organized in various parks
–    Extra nights in Nairobi can be organized at discounted rates
–    Safari is flexible and can be extended to the beach
–    Local flights can be incorporated on request
–    Can be upgraded to high end luxury camps on request