Great Rift Valley Lakes Holidays

It’s all about big cats and the Big Five on this classic 7-day safari. Explore two of the Great Rift Valley lakes, a haven for colourful birdlife and endangered black rhino. Then fly across rolling plains to a luxury tented camp in the unparalleled Maasai Mara. Once reserved for Kenya’s colonial governors, now it’s the realm of the world’s most spectacular wildlife.

Discover the very best of Kenya on our most popular wildlife itinerary. Covering a wide area you’ll experience spectacular and diverse scenery, from bushy grasslands and shimmering lakes to acacia trees and endless savannahs. The wildlife itself is equally varied with the opportunity for rich birdlife sightings on Lake Nakuru, as well as Samburu’s lesser-known ‘Special Five’. You can end your adventure on a high, quite literally, viewing wildlife from a hot-air balloon at sunrise across the Maasai Mara – home to The Great Wildebeest Migration.

Head into the heart of Kenya on this compact wildlife itinerary. Discover Lake Nakuru’s birdlife and rhino herds, before venturing deep into the world’s most famous wildlife reserve. The Maasai Mara is home to warriors, the Big Five and hot-air balloon rides. This safari is a wonderful introduction to this wild country and a cost-effective way to fulfil a bucket-list dream.

Tour the top national parks in Kenya and Tanzania for unparalleled safari adventures. This trip is packed with iconic African experiences, from bumping across the Maasai Mara in a 4x4 and bird-spotting in Lake Nakuru to exploring the UNESCO-listed Ngorongoro Crater and drifting above the Serengeti in a hot air balloon. Along the way, you’ll stay at chic tented camps and have the chance to spot the Big Five.