Embark on a thrilling 1-day educational safari through Kenya’s iconic Rift Valley region, designed especially for pre-university students seeking a balance of adventure, history, and learning.
This unforgettable experience includes a game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park, where students witness diverse wildlife in one of Kenya’s top conservation zones.
They’ll explore ancient culture at the Hyrax Hill Prehistoric Site and Museum, gaining insight into Kenya’s archaeological heritage.
The journey continues to the gorgeous Lake Naivasha, Kenya, where the tranquil waters offer a perfect setting for environmental studies and nature appreciation.
To cap it off, students will enjoy an optional boat ride in Naivasha, spotting hippos and birdlife in their natural habitat. This is not just a tour—it’s an immersive game drive Kenya experience that brings textbooks to life in the heart of nature.
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DAY |
TIME |
ACTIVITY |
EXPECTATIONS |
| 5:45 am | Depart Nairobi for the Great Rift Valley viewpoint | 1.5-hour drive to the Mai Mahiu escarpment | |
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7:15 am-7:45 am |
Stop over at the Great Rift Valley viewpoint.
Viewing of the Mai Mahiu escarpment |
Learn the geographical processes and activities in the area. | |
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7:45 am-9:45 am |
Arrive at lake Nakuru national park | 2-hour drive from Rift Valley viewpoint | |
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9:45 am-11:45 am |
Guided game drive at the park
Viewing of flamingos and wildlife animals. |
Learn about ecosystem balance
Conservation education of the Lake Nakuru National Park. |
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11:45 am-12:30 pm |
Exit the park
Proceed to town for lunch |
Reserved lunch at the local hotel.
Depart from the park to town |
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12:30 pm-1:15 pm |
Lunch break at the local reserved hotel | Refreshment
Energy boost and rest |
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| 1:15 pm-2:00 pm | Visit Hyrax Hill Museum | 10 minutes’ drive from Nakuru town
Learn about the archaeological sites and exhibits. |
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2:00pm-3:30pm |
Depart Nakuru for Naivasha via Gilgil. | 1.5 hours drive from Hyrax Hill Museum | |
| 3:30 pm-4:45 pm | Arrive at Lake Naivasha
Boat riding Birdwatching photography |
View the hippopotamus in the lake
Having fun and team-building activities or games. |
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| 4:45 pm-6:00 pm | Begin journey back to Nairobi | 1hr 15 minutes via Mai Mahiu to Nairobi. | |
| 6:00 pm | Arrive at Nairobi | End of the tour. | |
| Goodbyes! |
The journey begins from Nairobi at 5:30 am, heading northwest along the scenic escarpment highway toward Nakuru.
They will have a stopover at 7:15 am at the Great Rift Valley Viewpoint, where students will take in sweeping views of the escarpment and learn about the geological forces that shaped the region.
From 7:45 am, the group will depart for Nakuru purposely for a wildlife experience.
At 9:45 AM, upon arrival at Lake Nakuru National Park, students will enjoy a thrilling game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park, one of Kenya’s most famous conservation areas.
As part of the broader game drive Kenya experience, students will spot flamingos, rhinos, buffalo, zebras, and possibly lions, all while guided by expert rangers who explain the park’s ecosystem and wildlife conservation practices.
After exiting the park at 11:45 am, the group heads into Nakuru town for lunch.
A delicious lunch will be served at a local hotel around 12:30 pm, giving students a chance to rest and reflect on the morning’s wildlife encounters.
Next stop is the Hyrax Hill Prehistoric Site and Museum, where students will go on a guided tour of this significant archaeological site. They’ll explore ancient dwellings, fossils, and artifacts while learning about Kenya’s early human history and colonial-era discoveries. This will take place at 1:15 pm.
Depart from Nakuru and drive south toward Naivasha at 2:00 pm.
Arrive at the gorgeous Lake Naivasha Kenya, a stunning freshwater lake known for its scenic beauty and rich biodiversity. Students will enjoy lakeside learning about the lake’s ecosystem and birdlife, and time permitting, they will take part in boat riding in Naivasha, where they may spot hippos, cormorants, and fishermen at work. All activities will start from 3:30 pm.
Return journey to Nairobi will begin at 4:45 pm as they discuss highlights of the trip along the way.
The end of the educational tour will be in Nairobi at 6:00 pm.
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