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The Great Rift Valley Golf Safari Circuit

Nairobi golf, Great Rift Valley Lodge, Lake Naivasha boat safari, Nakuru flamingos and Hell’s Gate adventure.

7 Days
Kenya
Rift Valley
From $2,500

Journey overview

Nairobi golf, Great Rift Valley Lodge, Lake Naivasha boat safari, Nakuru flamingos and Hell’s Gate adventure.

Best shaped around Mara conservancies in July–October, or calving-season light in January–March. Coast endings work most of the year.

This is a starting point. We refine lodges, flying days and pacing around who is travelling, the season and how you like to spend a safari afternoon.

Regions on this journey

This route focuses on Rift Valley. We adjust lodge choice, flight legs and the number of nights in each area to match your season and travel style.

Planning notes

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Activities on this journey

  • Game drives at dawn and dusk
  • Visit a Maasai cultural village
  • Hot air balloon safari
  • Bush breakfast, lunch or dinner
  • Night game drives in private conservancies

Full Itinerary

1

Arrive Nairobi – Windsor Golf

Kenya

Meet and greet at JKIA. Transfer to Windsor Golf Hotel & Country Club. Optional 9-hole round.

Half board
2

Windsor Golf & transfer to Naivasha

Kenya

Morning 18-hole round at Windsor. Transfer to Lake Naivasha (approx 2.5 hours).

Full board
3

Great Rift Valley Golf & boat safari

Kenya

Morning golf at Great Rift Valley Lodge. Afternoon boat safari on Lake Naivasha.

Full board
4

Lake Nakuru National Park

Kenya

Full-day game drive for flamingos, rhinos and lakeside wildlife. Overnight Nakuru.

Full board
5

Hell’s Gate & Naivasha Sports Club

Kenya

Hell’s Gate hiking or biking. Afternoon tee-off at Naivasha Sports Club.

Full board
6

Return to Nairobi

Kenya

Return to Nairobi. Evening farewell dinner option at Carnivore Restaurant.

Half board
7

Departure

Kenya

Transfer to JKIA for departure.

Breakfast

How to get there

Most journeys begin in Nairobi. Road transfers to the Maasai Mara take around five to six hours; scheduled flights reach many parks in under an hour. We choose road or air based on your time, comfort and the rhythm of the route.

Climate

Kenya has a cooler season from June to November with daytime averages around 20°C. Nights can feel crisp on the plateau. Mid-October to November brings short rains; December to April is warmer, often reaching 30°C by day. Long rains typically fall in April and May, often as afternoon showers after sunny mornings.

Best time to visit

We often shape Kenya journeys around mid-July to mid-October for migration viewing in the Mara, or June to October and December to March for strong general game viewing across multiple parks.

Information & facts

Wildlife you may encounter

  • Big Five — elephant, lion, leopard, rhino and buffalo
  • Wildebeest, zebra and gazelle during migration season
  • Cheetah, serval and hyena
  • Hippo and crocodile along river systems
  • Reticulated giraffe and Grevy's zebra in the north

Quick facts

  • Home to iconic savannah and Rift Valley landscapes
  • Private conservancies allow flexible game viewing
  • Coast extensions pair well with inland safari time

Inclusions

  • Green fees for 3 rounds
  • Park fees
  • Private vehicle and guide
  • Selected meals

Exclusions

  • International flights
  • Travel insurance
  • Tips
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