5-Day Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru, & Hell's Gate Safari

Overview

Our five-day Kenyan safari takes you to Masai Mara, home to the big cats, Lake Nakuru National Park, known for flamingos and black and white rhinos, and concludes at Hell’s Gate National Park, where you can enjoy activities such as walking through the gorge, cycling, and observing wildlife like zebras and giraffes.

Infants are children up to 2. Children under 3 are free.

Day by Day

1. 1
   

   Day 1

   Nairobi - Masai Mara National Reserve

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   Our safari starts with a pick-up from your Nairobi hotel early in the morning, where you will meet other tourists and your safari driver-guide at the departure point. We will pass the Great Rift Valley viewpoint to witness the escarpment wall and take photos and stop in Narok town for some final shopping and snacks. You’ll arrive at your camp or lodge in the late afternoon for check in and lunch. After lunch, enjoy an evening game drive across the Masai Mara until sunset. Later, return to the camp for dinner and your overnight stay.

   Wildlife in Masai Mara National Reserve

   • ElephantCommon
   • GiraffeCommon
   • LionCommon
   • CheetahCommon
   • ZebraAbundant
   • WildebeestAbundant
   • BuffaloCommon
   • HippoCommon
   • HyenaCommon
   • LeopardOccasional
   • Black RhinoRare
   • Wild DogVery rare
   • White RhinoNone

   Main destination

   Masai Mara National Reserve

   Overnight

   Miti Mingi Eco CampTented camp · Just outside Masai Mara NR

   Meals included

   Lunch

   Drinks

   Drinking water included, other drinks not

2. 2
   

   Day 2

   Masai Mara National Reserve

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   You have the option to start the day with a balloon ride (must be arranged in advance) followed by an African breakfast at the hotel or campsite. Later, enjoy a full-day game drive with our professional guides. The safari across Masai Mara offers countless up-close encounters with wild animals. Visit the Mara River, where wildebeest and zebras cross between July and October, and see the hippo pool and crocodiles. After a picnic lunch, continue the game drive until 5:00 pm, then exit the reserve and drive to the campsite for dinner, a bonfire, and your overnight stay.

   Main destination

   Masai Mara National Reserve

   Overnight

   Miti Mingi Eco CampTented camp · Just outside Masai Mara NR

   Meals included

   Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

   Drinks

   Drinking water included, other drinks not

3. 3
   

   Day 3

   Masai Mara National Reserve - Lake Nakuru National Park

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   You will wake up for breakfast and later proceed to a Maasai village for a cultural experience. Enjoy learning about the local people’s lives as you listen to their beautiful stories. Afterwards, exit the park and drive to Lake Nakuru National Park for dinner and your overnight stay.

   Wildlife in Lake Nakuru National Park

   • GiraffeCommon
   • White RhinoCommon
   • BuffaloCommon
   • ZebraCommon
   • HippoCommon
   • Black RhinoOccasional
   • LionOccasional
   • LeopardOccasional
   • HyenaOccasional
   • ElephantNone
   • CheetahNone
   • WildebeestNone
   • Wild DogNone

   Main destination

   Lake Nakuru National Park

   Overnight

   Buraha Zenoni Hotel & ResortHotel · Less than 1hr drive from Lake Nakuru NP

   Meals included

   Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

   Drinks

   Drinking water included, other drinks not

4. 4
   

   Day 4

   Lake Nakuru National Park - Hell's Gate National Park

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   We will have breakfast and then proceed for the morning game drive. Lake Nakuru is known as the home of flamingos and black and white rhinos. The rhinos are endangered and can only be found at Lake Nakuru. Enjoy the views of the pink lake, named for the flamingos, and the rhinos. Later, exit the park and drive to Lake Naivasha and Hell’s Gate for dinner and your overnight stay.

   Main destination

   Lake Nakuru National Park

   Overnight

   Buraha Zenoni Hotel & ResortHotel · Less than 1hr drive from Lake Nakuru NP

   Meals included

   Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

   Drinks

   Drinking water included, other drinks not

5. 5
   

   Day 5

   Hell's Gate National Park - Nairobi

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   We cannot end our safari without a visit to Hell’s Gate National Park, located on the shores of Lake Naivasha. The park offers the unique opportunity to walk alongside wild animals. It also features spectacular scenery, making it one of the most thrilling experiences on a Kenya safari. Enjoy a guided walk in the gorge with local guides (optional), take great photos with wildlife in the background, and later exit the park to return to Nairobi.

   Wildlife in Hell’S Gate National Park

   • GiraffeCommon
   • BuffaloCommon
   • ZebraCommon
   • LeopardVery rare
   • CheetahVery rare
   • HyenaRare
   • ElephantNone
   • White RhinoNone
   • Black RhinoNone
   • LionNone
   • WildebeestNone
   • HippoNone
   • Wild DogNone

   Main destination

   Hell’S Gate National Park

   Meals included

   Breakfast, Lunch

   Drinks

   Drinks not included

What’s Included

Getting There

• Starts and ends in Nairobi.
• Fly to and from Jomo Kenyatta Airport (NBO).
• The operator can help you choose international flights, which you book yourself.
• A transfer from and back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
• Extra nights before or after the trip can be arranged for an extra cost.
• Arrival: A transfer from the airport can be arranged for an extra cost. Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost. End of tour: Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost. A transfer back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.

1. 1Nairobi - Masai Mara National Reserve, Masai Mara National Reserve
2. 2Masai Mara National Reserve, Masai Mara National Reserve
3. 3Masai Mara National Reserve - Lake Nakuru National Park, Lake Nakuru National Park
4. 4Lake Nakuru National Park - Hell's Gate National Park, Lake Nakuru National Park
5. 5Hell's Gate National Park - Nairobi, Hell’S Gate National Park

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