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Great African Rift Valley Safari

Starts in Nairobi Ends in Arusha
Tour Duration11 Days
Price From$3,465per adult
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Tour Duration11 Days
Price From$3,465per adult
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Description

The plains of Africa know no border and the animals roam across vast territories that respect no international boundaries. By taking your safari across two of the countries most famed for their wildlife, you can experience a complete package and a wider range of landscapes.

As we take you across Kenya and into Tanzania you can explore volcanic craters, lakes of the Great African Rift Valley, stunning mountains, rolling plains, and all of the mammals and birds that live within the most diverse of biospheres.

The animals you can encounter are almost beyond naming;

  • Giraffe
  • Zebra
  • Lion
  • Leopard
  • Elephant
  • Buffalo
  • Wildebeest
  • Gazelle
  • Hippo
  • Rhino

And so many more that you will no doubt associate with the landscape in your mind. You will be accompanied by an expert African safari guide who will be able to aid you in locating, spotting, and identifying the animals that you are seeing.

The guide on your tour is personally available only to you and your party, without having to share your time or your vehicle. Because of the truly personal nature of your safari you can arrange to take the trip in reverse, with a start in Arusha and the final destination as Nairobi, as well as spending extra days in any particular park with additional costs involved.

Tour Highlights

4 x 4 Safari Jeep

Go through the rocky and craggy terrain in a safari Jeep or Land Cruiser.

Bird watching

You have an opportunity to watch unique birds here.

Black Rhino

You have an opportunity to watch Rhino here.

Dr Leakey

Visit the site of Dr Leakey’s work to step back in time into the depths of where humanity came from.

Leopard

You have an opportunity to watch Leopard here.

Lion

You have an opportunity to watch Lion here.

Itinerary

250 km · 4–5 hours

The day starts with a pick up from your hotel, residence, or directly from the airport. Immediately, you’ll leave the city and set out into the Great African Rift Valley with its volcanic mountains and epic scenery.

Probably the first thing that you’ll notice as you enter Amboseli is the mountain that will provide the backdrop for your time here – Mount Kilimanjaro. The highest peak in Africa dominates the landscape of rolling hills pocked by boulder and trees. Entering the park will give you chance to take a brief game drive as you head to your chosen accommodation for lunch.

After a short time to rest, you will embark on a game drive proper. The animals of Amboseli range across the plains and through the patches of woodland that are characteristic of the landscape. The falling sun offers cooling respite to the animals, who play, feed, and hunt across the vast savanna. After this first, amazing experience you will be returned to your accommodation where dinner will be served.

The first day of your safari in Africa includes:

  • Accommodation at your camp or lodge
  • Overnight stay inside Amboseli National Park
  • Lunch and dinner, no breakfast
  • Drinking water, other drinks are extra

Every itinerary can be crafted to your needs, from adjusting the length of your stay to including different accommodation and refining the route. Your safari is yours, shaped around your idea of a dream experience.

Where You'll Stay

Mid Range Options

Comfortable lodges · private rooms

Amboseli 2 nights

Amboseli Sopa Lodge
Nestled in the heart of Kenya's Amboseli National Park, Amboseli Sopa Lodge offers breathtaking views of Mount Kilimanjaro and provides a tranquil retreat where guests can immerse themselves in the beauty of Africa's wildlife and landscapes.
Praro Amboseli Camp
Praro Amboseli Camp is a contemporary tented experience framed by one of Africa’s most recognizable backdrops, Mount Kilimanjaro rising beyond open plains. Amboseli is renowned for its vast elephant herds and dramatic photographic landscapes.

Lake Nakuru 1 night

Flamingo Hill Camp
Flamingo Hill Camp
Flamingo Hill Camp, located in Lake Nakuru National Park, is just 30 minutes by air or 2 hours from Nairobi. Nestled among “honeymoon hills” and native flora, it offers chic tented stays in lush gardens.
Lake Nakuru Lodge
Lake Nakuru Lodge
Just 170 km from Nairobi via the scenic Rift Valley or a short flight to Naishi Airstrip, this Lake Nakuru lodge hosts up to 170 guests in suites, deluxe, or farmhouse rooms—ideal for birders and nature lovers.

Masai Mara 3 nights

Zebra Plains Mara Camp - tented room with lounge seating in the Masai Mara
Zebra Plains Mara Camp
Zebra Plains Mara Camp offers luxury tented rooms are furnished with all the amenities that you will require for a comfortable stay whilst visiting the Maasai Mara.
Mara Sopa Lodge
Masai Mara Sopa Lodge
Located high on the slopes of the Oloolaimutia Hills, Masai Mara Sopa Lodge was one of the first safari lodges to be built in the Masai Mara National Reserve, a reason why its gardens and trees are so lush and mature.

Serengeti 2 nights

Acacia Central Camp
Acacia Central Camp
Acacia Central Camp, as the name suggests, is situated in the central part of Serengeti which is fondly called Seronera. This is a very scenic area with open plains and lined up with hills.
Serengeti Kati Kati Tented Camp
Kati Kati Tented Camp
A mobile tented camp located in Central Serengeti, strategically located to cover the vast Serengeti Plains. The camp offers comfortable accommodation and a unique opportunity to enjoy a real safari camp experience.

Ngorongoro 1 night

Ngorongoro Farm House
Ngorongoro Farm House
Ngorongoro Farm House is a small, upscale hotel built on a 500-acre coffee farm, everything is designed to transport you to the comfort and style of bygone eras.
The Castle at Ngorongoro
The Castle at Ngorongoro
The Castle, Tanzania’s newest eco-friendly safari lodge on Ngorongoro Crater Forest’s edge, offers six private king rooms powered by solar energy, combining comfort and traditional hospitality.

Lake Manyara 1 night

Manyara Wildlife Safari Camp
Manyara Wildlife Safari Camp
Manyara Wildlife Safari Camp sits atop the 600m Rift Valley Escarpment, offering stunning lake and river basin views from its cabins, tents, and infinity pool. It’s a short drive from Arusha and close to Kilimanjaro Airport.
Migunga Tented Camp
Migunga Tented Camp
Situated 2.6 km from Viewpoint, 2.6 km from Waterhole and 5 km from Viewpoint (Lake Manyara), Migunga Tented Camp offers accommodation set in Mto wa Mbu.

Luxury Options

Premium lodges · all-inclusive

Amboseli 2 nights

Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge
Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge
Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge offers a graceful blend of stark beauty and lavish comfort in the heart of Kenya’s Amboseli National Park.
Oltukai Lodge
Ol Tukai Lodge
Ol Tukai Lodge is one of the best spots in the world to watch elephant with the backdrop of Africa’s highest mountain, Mount Kilimanjaro.

Lake Nakuru 1 night

Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge
Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge
Located on a range of hills that form the western limits of Africa’s Great Rift Valley, the lodge offers spectacular views over the vastness of Africa.
Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge
Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge
Set on "The Lion Hill," Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge offers chalet-style rooms with private terraces and Lake Nakuru views. Unwind with gourmet dining, a poolside lounge, or outdoor spa treatments in nature’s embrace.

Masai Mara 3 nights

Sarova Mara Game Camp
Thanks to its prime location and thoughtful design, the camp offers a rich mix of experiences—from luxury tented stays and bird-watching to mini golf, sport fishing, and cultural visits to a nearby Maasai village.
Mara Serena Safari Lodge - guest room with vanity area in the Masai Mara
Mara Serena Safari Lodge
Mara Serena Safari Lodge sits perched on a bush-cloaked hill in the heart of the Masai Mara, offering sweeping views over the savannah and the meandering Mara River. Designed in the style of a traditional Maasai village.

Serengeti 2 nights

Acacia Seronera Luxury Camp
Acacia Seronera Luxury Camp
Access Acacia Seronera Luxury Camp, a secluded spot 23 km from Seronera Airstrip in Central Serengeti, offering stunning plains views and abundant wildlife year-round.
Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge
Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge
Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge is an award-winning African-style retreat on an acacia ridge, offering panoramic views of Serengeti grasslands with roaming lions, cheetahs, and wildebeests

Ngorongoro 1 night

Acacia Farm Lodge
Acacia Farm Lodge
The luxury suites at Acacia Farm Lodge offer privacy and comfort for couples and small groups. Whether you’re solo, on a romantic safari, traveling with family, or in a diverse group, this lodge caters to all your needs.
Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge
Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge
Nestled high above the plains into the Crater’s jagged rim, cloaked in river stone and indigenous vines, Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge is barely visible to the naked eye.

Lake Manyara 1 night

Lake Manyara Serena Safari Lodge
Lake Manyara Serena Safari Lodge
Lake Manyara Serena Safari Lodge, beneath Tanzania’s Mto wa Mbu escarpment, offers a peaceful stay celebrating over 300 migratory bird species like flamingoes and kingfishers.

Prices and Seasons

Price per person for

2026 Dates & Prices

Mid Range Options

Comfortable lodges · private rooms
Date1 person2-3 people4-5 people6+ people
Jan 3 - Mar 31, 2026

USD 7,120 per person

USD 4,805 per person

USD 3,925 per person

USD 3,865 per person

Apr 1 - May 31, 2026

USD 6,475 per person

USD 4,325 per person

USD 3,505 per person

USD 3,465 per person

Jun 1 - 30, 2026

USD 7,120 per person

USD 4,805 per person

USD 3,925 per person

USD 3,865 per person

Jul 1 - Sep 30, 2026

USD 8,620 per person

USD 5,890 per person

USD 4,920 per person

USD 4,835 per person

Oct 1 - 31, 2026

USD 8,285 per person

USD 5,695 per person

USD 4,725 per person

USD 4,635 per person

Nov 1 - Dec 20, 2026

USD 7,420 per person

USD 5,045 per person

USD 4,135 per person

USD 4,070 per person

Dec 21, 2026 - Jan 2, 2027

USD 8,240 per person

USD 5,710 per person

USD 4,735 per person

USD 4,650 per person

Luxury Options

Premium lodges · all-inclusive
Date1 person2-3 people4-5 people6+ people
Jan 3 - Mar 31, 2026

USD 8,425 per person

USD 5,685 per person

USD 4,800 per person

USD 4,740 per person

Apr 1 - May 31, 2026

USD 7,365 per person

USD 5,020 per person

USD 4,200 per person

USD 4,165 per person

Jun 1 - 30, 2026

USD 9,490 per person

USD 6,435 per person

USD 5,550 per person

USD 5,495 per person

Jul 1 - Sep 30, 2026

USD 10,790 per person

USD 7,425 per person

USD 6,455 per person

USD 6,370 per person

Oct 1 - 31, 2026

USD 9,555 per person

USD 6,480 per person

USD 5,510 per person

USD 5,420 per person

Nov 1 - Dec 20, 2026

USD 8,515 per person

USD 5,660 per person

USD 4,750 per person

USD 4,685 per person

Dec 21, 2026 - Jan 2, 2027

USD 10,790 per person

USD 7,425 per person

USD 6,455 per person

USD 6,370 per person

All trip prices are per person based on double occupancy or single occupancy unless otherwise noted. Optional activities are at an additional cost. All prices and fares are quoted in U.S. dollars. Children below 3 years are free of Charge, children between 3 and 12 years will pay 75% of the adult rate.

What's Included

  • All transfers from and to Nairobi Residence, Hotel or Airport
  • All accommodations during the tour
  • All meals and unlimited drinking water during the tour
  • Flying Doctors medical, emergency, and rescue cover
  • All game drives and activities as noted in the itinerary
  • Transport in a private 4 x 4 Safari Land Cruiser
  • Well experienced, English speaking tour guides/ driver
  • All applicable government taxes, levies and entry fees
  • Eco-friendly, stainless steel, safari water bottle
  • Personalized private service

Not included: International flights and taxes, Passports and visa applications and processing, Travel insurance, Tips and gratuities for drivers/guides, Personal laundry, Alcoholic drinks, Entrance fee for activities noted as optional.

Meet your safari specialist

Peter, your safari Expert

  • 15+ Years Experience
  • Personalized Itineraries
  • Wildlife Expert

With 15 years of experience crafting unforgettable safari adventures, I’m here to help you plan the perfect journey.

Peter Macharia, safari specialist at Africa Flash McTours

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