5-Day Hells Gate, Lake Nakuru and Masai Mara Mid Tour

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

Nairobi to Hells Gate National park

Depart Nairobi early and drive to Hell’s Gate National Park. Enjoy cycling between towering cliffs, hiking through the scenic gorge, and spotting zebras, gazelles, and buffalo. Later, drive to Lake Naivasha for relaxation or an optional boat ride to see hippos and water birds.

Main Destination:

Hell’S Gate National Park

Best Time To Visit June to February (Little rain)

High Season The park is rarely busy

Best Weather June to February (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Hell’s Gate NP

GiraffeCommon

BuffaloCommon

ZebraCommon

LeopardVery Rare

CheetahVery Rare

HyenaRare

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ElephantNone

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

LionNone

WildebeestNone

HippoNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Lake Naivasha Simba Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Hell’s Gate NP

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Lake Naivasha to Lake Nakuru

After breakfast, drive to Lake Nakuru National Park. Lunch at Lake Nakuru Lodge. Enjoy an afternoon game drive to spot flamingos, rhinos, buffaloes, lions, and leopards. The park’s diverse ecosystem includes forests, grasslands, and acacia woodlands.

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:

Lake Nakuru Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located inside Lake Nakuru NP

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Lake Nakuru to Masai Mara National Reserve

After breakfast, travel across the Great Rift Valley to the legendary Masai Mara. Arrive in time for lunch at your lodge, followed by an afternoon game drive across the vast plains in search of elephants, lions, and cheetahs. Option of Masai village visit on your way back to the lodge.

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:

Mtito Safari Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located just outside Masai Mara NR

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Masai Mara National Reserve

Spend the entire day exploring the Mara with morning and afternoon game drives. Watch for the Big Five and enjoy the beauty of the endless savannah. Optional visit to a Maasai village to experience traditional culture. An optional balloon safari early in the morning at an additional cost.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve

Accommodation:

Mtito Safari Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located just outside Masai Mara NR

Meals & Drinks:

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

Masai Mara to Nairobi

After an early morning game drive and breakfast, depart the Masai Mara and return to Nairobi, arriving by afternoon. Drop-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.