4 Days 3 Nights Rift Valley Walking Private Safari

The Rift Valley Walking Safari combines geothermal wonders, tranquil lakesides, and dramatic volcanic landscapes, offering a unique mix of birdwatching and close wildlife encounters. It highlights Lake Bogoria's flamingos and hot springs, Crescent Island's walkable sanctuary with giraffes and zebras, and Hell's Gate's cliffs, gorges, and geothermal activity.

Lake Bogoria National Reserve

Lake Bogoria offers a unique walking safari experience that combines the thrill of exploring the reserve with the beauty of its natural landscapes. Visitors can enjoy guided walks along the lake shore, where they can witness steam vents and boiling geysers up close. The reserve's geothermal activity is one of its most notable features, with some geysers shooting water up to 5 meters high. During the walking safari, visitors can also spot the lesser flamingos, which turn the lake pink when present, creating one of nature's greatest spectacles. The reserve's proximity to the Siracho Escarpment provides panoramic views of the Rift Valley, making the walking safari a memorable adventure.

Lake Naivasha Crescent Island

Lake Naivasha provides the chance to embark on a one-of-a-kind walking safari adventure, where visitors can wander among giraffes, zebras, and wildebeests on Crescent Island, a game sanctuary on the eastern side of the lake. This private island allows for close encounters with wildlife without the presence of fences or vehicles. The walking safari is a peaceful yet thrilling way to explore the lake's biodiversity, with opportunities to spot hippos, fish eagles, and various bird species. The island's plain terrain makes walking less tedious and more interesting, providing a chance to engage with the natural world in a way that is not typically available on regular safaris.

Hell's Gate National Park

Just a few minutes from Lake Naivasha, Hell's Gate National Park offers one of Kenya's most exhilarating safari experiences. Famous for its towering cliffs, geothermal steam vents, and striking volcanic scenery, the park is a haven for adventure seekers. Unlike traditional safari destinations, Hell's Gate invites visitors to explore on foot or by bike-pedaling past zebras, giraffes, and buffalo, or hiking through the dramatic Hell's Gate Gorge. Rock climbing enthusiasts can scale its rugged cliffs, while families and couples enjoy the freedom of predator-free walking safaris.

What to carry
  • A camera - to capture the moments (optional)
  • Swimming costumes
  • Spare memory card or batteries or battery pack (optional)
  • Warm sweater(s) for the night
  • Day pack
  • Flash light (optional)
  • Identification card/Passport gate entrance
  • A gift for the Maasai cultural visit (optional)
  • Binoculars (optional)
  • Insect or mosquito repellent (optional)
  • Pain Killers (optional)
  • Comfortable clothing and shoes
  • Personal items such as toiletries, mobile airtime, sun screen or sun hat, phone charger
  • Pocket money
Validity: 1st July – 31st October 2026
CHARGES PER PERSON RESIDENTS (KES)

HOTELS

1 PAX

2 PAX

 3 PAX

4 PAX

 5 PAX

6 PAX

7 PAX

8 PAX

DOVE NEST LODGE + KABARAK RESORT SPA

211,200

119,850

91,900

77,850

69,450

63,900

59,850

56,850

SWEET LAKE RESORT + KABARAK RESORT SPA

210,600

119,850

91,900

77,850

69,450

63,900

59,850

56,850

CHAMBAI RESORT + KABARAK RESORT SPA

211,200

121,350

93,400

79,350

70,950

65,400

61,350

58,350

CREATER LAKE NAIVASHA + KABARAK RESORT SPA

213,600

122,700

94,750

80,700

72,300

66,750

62,700

59,700

PELICAN LODGE+ RIFT VALLEY HILLS RESORT

218,600

125,550

97,550

83,550

75,150

69,600

65,550

62,550

BLOOMING SUITES + RIFT VALLEY HILLS RESORT

221,600

126,450

98,450

84,450

76,050

70,500

66,450

63,450

BURCH'S RESORT   + RIFT VALLEY HILLS RESORT

224,600

130,650

102,650

88,650

80,250

74,700

70,650

67,650

LAKE NAIVASHA RESORT + RIFT VALLEY HILLS RESORT

250,350

133,050

105,050

91,050

82,650

77,100

73,050

70,050

SAWELA LODGE + LAKE BOGORIA RESORT SPA

250,350

149,950

122,000

107,950

99,550

94,050

89,950

86,950

ENASHIPAI RESORT SPA + LAKE BOGORIA RESORT SPA

252,750

154,150

126,200

112,150

103,750

98,250

94,150

91,150

NAIVASHA COUNTY CLUB +LAKE BOGORIA RESORT SPA

270,800

160,500

132,550

118,500

110,100

104,550

100,500

97,500

LAKE NAIVASHA SOPA RESORT + LAKE BOGORIA RESORT SPA

250,850

169,800

141,800

127,800

119,400

113,850

109,800

106,800

LAKE NAIVASHA SIMBA LODGE + LAKE BOGORIA RESORT SPA

267,150

194,400

166,450

152,400

144,000

138,500

134,400

131,400
CHARGES PER PERSON NON-RESIDENTS (USD)

HOTELS

1 PAX

 2 PAX

3 PAX

4 PAX

 5 PAX

6 PAX

7 PAX

8 PAX

CHAMBAI RESORT + KABARAK RESORT SPA

2,035

1,255

1,040

930

870

825

800

770

DOVE NEST LODGE + KABARAK RESORT SPA

2,030

1,275

1,060

950

885

840

820

790

SWEET LAKE RESORT + KABARAK RESORT SPA

2,025

1,275

1,060

950

885

840

820

790

CREATER LAKE NAIVASHA + KABARAK RESORT SPA

2,150

1,330

1,110

1,005

940

895

870

840

PELICAN LODGE+ RIFT VALLEY HILLS RESORT

2,135

1,350

1,135

1,025

960

920

895

865

BLOOMING SUITES + RIFT VALLEY HILLS RESORT

2,165

1,355

1,140

1,030

965

925

900

870

BURCH'S RESORT   + RIFT VALLEY HILLS RESORT

2,150

1,360

1,145

1,040

975

930

905

875

LAKE NAIVASHA RESORT + RIFT VALLEY HILLS RESORT

2,560

1,440

1,225

1,115

1,050

1,010

985

955

SAWELA LODGE + LAKE BOGORIA RESORT SPA

2,510

1,585

1,370

1,260

1,200

1,155

1,130

1,100

NAIVASHA COUNTY CLUB +LAKE BOGORIA RESORT SPA

2,575

1,595

1,380

1,270

1,205

1,165

1,140

1,110

ENASHIPAI RESORT SPA + LAKE BOGORIA RESORT SPA

2,610

1,655

1,440

1,335

1,270

1,225

1,200

1,170

LAKE NAIVASHA SOPA RESORT + LAKE BOGORIA RESORT SPA

2,355

1,665

1,450

1,345

1,280

1,235

1,210

1,180

LAKE NAIVASHA SIMBA LODGE + LAKE BOGORIA RESORT SPA

2,530

1,855

1,640

1,530

1,470

1,425

1,400

1,370
Children's Policy
  • Below 2.99 years – Goes for free when accompanied by at least 1 adult
  • Between 3.00 – 11.99 years – Pays 75% of Adult rate (Sharing with 2 adults)
  • Between 3.00 – 11.99 years – Pays 90% of Adult rate (Sharing with 1 adult)
  • Above 11.99 years – Pays Adult full amount
Reservations & Booking
  • Cash payment can be made physically in our office at View Park Towers 16th floor wing B suite 1615 Utalii Street
  • Bank details available on request for cheque deposits or money transfers

T/C: ALL PAYMENTS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE BUT CAN BE UTILIZED IN OUR UPCOMING TRIPS WITHIN A PERIOD OF 2 YEARS

You will depart Nairobi at 7:00 a.m. and drive north towards Lake Bogoria, enjoying scenic views of the Great Rift Valley along the way. Upon arrival at Lake Bogoria in good time for lunch, you will proceed to the Lake Bogoria National Reserve. At the park gate, you will be met by a qualified game ranger who will accompany you on a guided walking safari.

You will begin a 3–4hours nature walk heading towards the southern section of Lake Bogoria, offering a unique opportunity to explore the reserve on foot and experience its landscapes up close. The walk will lead you to the famous hot springs and geysers, a striking geothermal feature of the area. After the walk, you will reunite with your safari vehicle and transfer back to the lodge. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the accommodation.

After an early breakfast, you will depart the lodge with packed lunches for a full day of exploration around Lake Bogoria. You will visit the hot springs early in the morning, when the geysers are most active, shooting water up to 15–18 feet high. (Caution is advised while walking near the hot springs, as the water temperatures are extremely high.)

You will continue walking southwards before crossing to the eastern side of the lake, spending the day exploring the open savannah plains dotted with scattered bushes. During the walk, you may encounter wildlife such as Greater Kudu, Grant’s and Thomson’s gazelles, zebras, monkeys, and baboons, as well as diverse birdlife. After a rewarding day in nature, you will return to the accommodation in the evening for dinner and overnight stay.

After an early morning breakfast, you will depart Lake Bogoria and drive to Lake Naivasha, arriving in the afternoon. Later, you will enjoy a guided game viewing walk at Crescent Island, a privately owned peninsula located on the eastern shore of Lake Naivasha.

Crescent Island offers close encounters with wildlife such as giraffes, wildebeests, waterbucks, elands, zebras, and impalas, all roaming freely without predators. The island is also a bird lover’s paradise, with over 200 bird species recorded. After the walk, you will transfer to your accommodation for dinner and overnight stay.

After an early breakfast, you will check out of your accommodation with packed lunches and proceed to Hell’s Gate National Park, located adjacent to Lake Naivasha. This unique park can be explored on foot or by bicycle (bicycles available for hire at an extra cost), offering a rare opportunity to experience a national park without a vehicle.

Hell’s Gate is famous for its dramatic landscapes, including Fischer’s Tower, the Central Tower, and the Njorowa Gorge, as well as natural steam vents, hot geysers, and striking volcanic formations such as obsidian rock. The park is also home to wildlife including buffaloes, Maasai giraffes, elands, Coke’s hartebeests, hyraxes, and occasionally lions, leopards, and cheetahs. Birdlife is abundant, with breeding grounds for vultures, Verreaux’s eagles, Augur buzzards, and thousands of swifts.

After completing your visit to Hell’s Gate, you will depart for Nairobi, marking the end of your safari adventure.

What's included
  • Transport using a 4×4 Land Cruiser with a pop-up roof ideal for game viewing and photography
  • 4 Days in Lake Bogoria and Lake Naivasha
  • 2 Nights accommodation in Lake Bogoria
  • 1 Nights accommodation in Lake Naivasha
  • Meals on Full-Board Basis (Lunch + Dinner + Breakfast)
  • All park entrance fees include government taxes
  • Service of our professional English-speaking driver guide
  • Service of rangers/guides for the walk
  • Boat ride to and from Crescent Island
  • All game activities as detailed in the itinerary
  • 1 litre bottled water whilst on safari per day per person
What's excluded
  • Tips
  • Beverages/Drinks
  • Laundry
  • Bicycle hire at Hell's Gate
  • Items of a personal nature
  • Anything not mentioned