5-Day Masai Mara, Nakuru & Hells Gate - Budget Safari

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

Nairobi to Masai Mara

Your adventure begins with an early morning pick-up from Nairobi.

You’ll journey through the Great Rift Valley, stopping briefly for breathtaking views and photos before continuing toward the rolling plains of the Mara.

Arrive at your camp in time for lunch and a bit of rest.

In the afternoon, head out for your first game drive across the open savannah in search of lions, elephants, giraffes, and herds of wildebeest.

Return to camp for dinner and an evening by the campfire under the stars.

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:

Lenchada Tourist Camp

• Budget tented camp located just outside Masai Mara NR

Meals & Drinks:

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

Full Day in Masai Mara

Spend the whole day exploring the vast Masai Mara Reserve.

A packed picnic lunch allows you to stay out longer and fully experience the wild beauty of the park.

Spot the Big Five and watch for hippos and crocodiles along the Mara River.

Later, head back to camp for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve

Accommodation:

Lenchada Tourist Camp

• Budget tented camp located just outside Masai Mara NR

Meals & Drinks:

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

Masai Mara to Lake Nakuru

After an early breakfast, depart the Mara with scenic views of the countryside as you travel to Lake Nakuru.

Arrive in time for lunch and an afternoon game drive at Lake Nakuru National Park, famous for its pink flamingos, rhinos, and tree-climbing lions.

The park’s mix of woodland and lakeshore gives a refreshing change from the Mara’s plains.

Return to your lodge or camp for dinner and rest.

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:

Hotel Waterbuck

• Mid-range hotel located less than 1hr drive from Lake Nakuru NP

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Lake Nakuru to Hells Gate

Leave Nakuru after breakfast and drive to Hell’s Gate National Park near Lake Naivasha.

Here, you can walk or cycle among zebras, gazelles, and giraffes since it’s one of the few parks where walking safaris are allowed.

Explore the dramatic cliffs, gorges, and hot springs that give the park its name.

In the afternoon, take a relaxing boat ride on Lake Naivasha to see hippos and a variety of birds.

Overnight at a budget lodge near the lake.

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:

Hotel Chambai Safari

• Budget hotel located less than 1hr drive from Hell’s Gate NP

Meals & Drinks:

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

Hells Gate to Nairobi

Enjoy a leisurely breakfast before starting your drive back to Nairobi.

Arrive in the city by afternoon, marking the end of your safari with unforgettable memories of Kenya’s wildlife and landscapes.

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.