5-Day Mid-Range Mara, Nakuru, Naivasha & Hell's Gate

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Nairobi to Mara - Arrival and Introduction to the Savanna

You will be picked up from your Nairobi hotel or airport in a comfortable 4x4 safari vehicle. Begin the scenic drive westward, covering approximately 225 km in 5-6 hours. En route, make a mid-morning stopover (around 10:00 AM) at the Great Rift Valley viewpoint for breathtaking panoramic views of the escarpment, stretching volcanic landscapes, and photo opportunities.

Continue driving through the rural Kenyan countryside, passing Narok town for a brief optional stop to browse local markets or grab souvenirs. Arrive at your Masai Trails, a mid-range tented camp, for check-in, followed by a welcome lunch featuring fresh Kenyan cuisine.

After a brief rest, embark on your first game drive in the Maasai Mara National Reserve, exploring the open grasslands for sightings of lions, elephants, and zebras. Return to the lodge as the sun sets.

Dinner at 7:00 PM with a campfire briefing on the next day's activities.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve

Best Time To Visit June to October (For general wildlife viewing) and July or August to October (For wildebeest migration)

High Season June to October and December to March

Best Weather June to October (Sunny, but not too hot)

Wildlife in Masai Mara NR

ElephantCommon

GiraffeCommon

LionCommon

CheetahCommon

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

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BuffaloCommon

HippoCommon

HyenaCommon

LeopardOccasional

Black RhinoRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Mara Trails Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Masai Mara NR

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Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Full Day Maasai Mara Drive

Have an early morning hearty breakfast at the camp and head out for a full day game drive starting in the morning to try to catch predators in action and the sunrise over the plains. Enjoy the savannah grassland views as you search for the big five, pass by the croc-infested Mara River, and catch the over 400 species of birds located in this vast, iconic wilderness. Enjoy your picnic lunch as zebras and giraffes stare and run by.

Optional (preferably in the morning or evening): Hot-air balloon safari (extra cost) for aerial views of the wildlife.
After a packed day, return to the camp for relaxation and enjoy your dinner.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve

Accommodation:

Mara Trails Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Masai Mara NR

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Maasai Mara to Lake Nakuru National Park

After breakfast, you will head to the Maasai Village and depart for Nakuru. Here you will experience the Maasai culture, an indigenous Kenyan community. You will dance to their traditional songs and participate in crafting some of their traditional ornaments, which you can take home as souvenirs. We will then head to Lake Nakuru National Park, a 4-5 hour drive (about 220 km). No major stopovers, but a brief roadside break for photos of changing landscapes.

We will arrive at Egret Savanna, a mid-range tented camp, where you will check in and grab a hot lunch.

In the afternoon, you will enjoy a game drive viewing the pink flamingos, the endangered black and white rhinos, giraffes and gazelles. We will also visit the Baboon Cliff for stunning overlooks.

We will return to the camp for dinner and a bonfire as we share stories and network.

Main Destination:

Lake Nakuru National Park

Best Time To Visit June to February (Best for wildlife viewing; little rain)

High Season July to February (The park gets very busy)

Best Weather June to February (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Lake Nakuru NP

GiraffeCommon

White RhinoCommon

BuffaloCommon

ZebraCommon

HippoCommon

Black RhinoOccasional

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LionOccasional

LeopardOccasional

HyenaOccasional

ElephantNone

CheetahNone

WildebeestNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Egret Savanna Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located just outside Lake Nakuru NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Lake Nakuru to Lake Naivasha and Hell's Gate

You will start with an early morning breakfast and then check out as we depart for Lake Naivasha, a short 2-hour drive. We will first arrive and check in at the luxurious Muthu Lake Naivasha Country Club as we head for a 20-minute boat ride to Crescent Island. Come into proximity with hippos as we cross the lake and then enjoy a 2-hour guided walk on Crescent Island, where you will spot Thompson's gazelles, Masai giraffes, impalas, bat-eared foxes, bushbuck, and the cape buffalo. After this exhilarating experience, we will cross over to Hell's Gate for a guided tour through the gorges, spotting zebras and geothermal features.

We will then return to Muthu Lake Naivasha Country Club for our dinner and relaxation after a packed day.

Main Destination:

Lake Naivasha (Naivasha)

Accommodation:

Muthu Lake Naivasha Country Club

• Luxury hotel located at Lake Naivasha (Naivasha)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Lake Naivasha to Nairobi

Start the day with a leisurely breakfast at 7:30 AM, followed by a short walking safari along the lake before we depart for Nairobi. We will have possible stopovers at roadside curio shops for last-minute souvenirs. We expect to get to Nairobi by midday or early afternoon, where you will be dropped off at your hotel or airport.

Main Destination:

Nairobi (City)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.