Sitatunga Circuit
Naivasha • Bogoria • Baringo • Kerio Valley • Cherangani Hills • Saiwa Swamp National Park
Discover the spectacular landscapes of Kenya’s Sitatunga Circuit, an off-the-beaten-path safari combining lakes, escarpments, highlands, forests, and unique wildlife experiences.
Begin at Lake Naivasha, where you can enjoy beautiful scenery, birdwatching, and an optional boat excursion. Continue to Lake Bogoria to experience its geothermal hot springs, dramatic landscapes, and fascinating birdlife before travelling to Lake Baringo for lakeside exploration and boat experiences.
Journey through the breathtaking Kerio Valley, renowned for its dramatic escarpments, viewpoints, and spectacular Rift Valley scenery. Continue into the cool, scenic Cherangani Hills, an important highland ecosystem offering beautiful forests, rolling landscapes, and nature experiences.
Complete your adventure at Saiwa Swamp National Park, Kenya’s smallest national park and a special sanctuary for the rare sitatunga antelope. Explore the swamp and forest habitats through guided walks and elevated boardwalks while discovering diverse birdlife, monkeys, and other wildlife.
Circuit Highlights
- 🦌 Sitatunga Experience – Search for the rare and elusive sitatunga antelope.
- 🌊 Rift Valley Lakes – Explore Naivasha, Bogoria, and Baringo and their unique ecosystems.
- ♨️ Geothermal Wonders – Discover the hot springs and volcanic features of Lake Bogoria.
- 🏞️ Kerio Valley – Enjoy spectacular escarpment views and breathtaking landscapes.
- 🌲 Cherangani Hills – Experience cool highland scenery, forests, and peaceful nature.
- 🐦 Birdwatching – Discover a rich variety of bird species across the circuit.
- 🚶 Nature Adventures – Enjoy guided walks, scenic viewpoints, and immersive wilderness experiences.
From tranquil lakes to dramatic valleys and the hidden world of the sitatunga—explore Kenya beyond the ordinary with Small Five Safaris.
Details
Naivasha • Bogoria • Baringo • Kerio Valley • Cherangani Hills • Saiwa Swamp
Experience one of Kenya’s most scenic and less-explored safari routes, combining spectacular Rift Valley lakes, dramatic escarpments, highland forests, and unique wildlife. The
Sitatunga Circuit is ideal for travellers seeking nature, adventure, birdwatching, and destinations away from the usual safari routes.
Lake Naivasha
Depart Nairobi and travel to
Lake Naivasha through the beautiful Great Rift Valley. Enjoy the peaceful lakeside environment, birdwatching, and an optional boat excursion to explore the lake and observe hippos and waterbirds.
Highlights: 🌊 Lake scenery • 🐦 Birdwatching • 🚤 Boat ride • 🦛 Hippo viewing
Lake Bogoria
Travel to
Lake Bogoria, famous for its geothermal hot springs, geysers, dramatic landscapes, and birdlife. Explore the lake surroundings and enjoy spectacular views of the Rift Valley.
Highlights: ♨️ Hot springs • 🦩 Flamingos • 🌋 Geothermal features • 🏞️ Scenic landscapes
Lake Baringo
Continue to
Lake Baringo, a beautiful freshwater lake surrounded by rugged hills. Enjoy birdwatching, lakeside exploration, and an optional boat trip to discover the lake’s wildlife and scenery.
Highlights: 🚤 Boat excursion • 🐦 Birdwatching • 🦛 Wildlife • 🌅 Lakeside scenery
Kerio Valley
Journey through the spectacular
Kerio Valley, stopping at scenic viewpoints overlooking the valley and escarpments. Experience the dramatic landscapes and enjoy opportunities for photography and cultural encounters.
Highlights: 🏞️ Valley viewpoints • 📸 Photography • 🌄 Scenic drives • 🛖 Cultural experiences
Cherangani Hills
Travel into the cool highlands of the
Cherangani Hills, an area of beautiful forests, rolling hills, and rich biodiversity. Enjoy a nature walk and immerse yourself in the peaceful mountain environment.
Highlights: 🌲 Highland forests • 🚶 Nature walks • 🐦 Birdwatching • ⛰️ Mountain scenery
Saiwa Swamp National Park
Complete your safari at
Saiwa Swamp National Park, a unique wetland and forest ecosystem famous as a refuge for the rare
sitatunga antelope.
Explore the park through guided nature walks and elevated boardwalks while searching for sitatunga, monkeys, colourful birds, and other wildlife.
Highlights: 🦌 Sitatunga tracking • 🌿 Swamp exploration • 🚶 Guided walks • 🐒 Wildlife • 🐦 Birdwatching
Safari Highlights
- 🌊 Three Lakes – Discover Naivasha, Bogoria, and Baringo.
- 🏞️ Spectacular Landscapes – Experience Kerio Valley and the Cherangani Hills.
- 🦌 Rare Wildlife – Search for the elusive sitatunga at Saiwa Swamp.
- 🌲 Nature & Adventure – Enjoy walking, birdwatching, photography, and scenic exploration.
- 📸 Off-the-Beaten-Path Experience – Discover some of Kenya’s lesser-known natural treasures.
Explore beyond the ordinary. Discover Kenya’s hidden landscapes and wildlife on the Sitatunga Circuit with Small Five Safaris.
Depart Nairobi early in the morning and travel through the scenic Great Rift Valley towards Lake Bogoria. Explore the spectacular geothermal landscape, famous hot springs, geysers, and birdlife, with opportunities to see flamingos around the lake.
Continue to Lake Baringo, where you can enjoy a scenic lakeside experience and, time permitting, an optional boat excursion. Discover the lake’s rich birdlife and look out for hippos and other wildlife.
Proceed towards the
Kerio Valley in the afternoon, enjoying breathtaking views of the valley and its dramatic escarpments before settling in for the evening.
Day 1 Highlights:
- ♨️ Lake Bogoria hot springs
- 🦩 Birdwatching
- 🌊 Lake Baringo
- 🚤 Optional boat ride
- 🏞️ Kerio Valley viewpoints
Depart Nairobi early in the morning and travel through the scenic Great Rift Valley towards Lake Bogoria. Explore the spectacular geothermal landscape, famous hot springs, geysers, and birdlife, with opportunities to see flamingos around the lake.
Continue to Lake Baringo, where you can enjoy a scenic lakeside experience and, time permitting, an optional boat excursion. Discover the lake’s rich birdlife and look out for hippos and other wildlife.
Proceed towards the
Kerio Valley in the afternoon, enjoying breathtaking views of the valley and its dramatic escarpments before settling in for the evening.
Day 2 Highlights:
- 🌲 Cherangani Hills
- 🦌 Sitatunga viewing
- 🚶 Guided nature walk
- 🐦 Birdwatching
- 🌿 Saiwa Swamp
- 📸 Wildlife
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