5-Day Masai Mara, Nakuru & Hell's Gate on Budget

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

Nairobi to Masai Mara

Your safari adventure begins with an early-morning pickup from Nairobi. Travel through the scenic Great Rift Valley, pausing briefly to take in the stunning views and capture memorable photos before continuing toward the vast plains of the Masai Mara. You will arrive at your camp in time for lunch and a short rest.

In the afternoon, embark on your first game drive across the open savannah, spotting wildlife such as lions, elephants, giraffes, and wildebeest herds. Return to the camp in the evening for dinner and enjoy some time by the campfire under the starry sky.

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:

Enchoro Wildlife Camp

• Budget tented camp located just outside Masai Mara NR

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Masai Mara

Spend the entire day exploring the expansive Masai Mara National Reserve. Enjoy a packed picnic lunch in the park, giving you more time to fully immerse yourself in its stunning wildlife and scenery. Keep an eye out for the Big Five, and watch hippos and crocodiles along the Mara River.

In the evening, return to your camp for dinner and an overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve

Accommodation:

Enchoro Wildlife 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 from the Masai Mara, enjoying the scenic countryside on your way to Lake Nakuru. Arrive in time for lunch, followed by an afternoon game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park, renowned for its pink flamingos, rhinos, and the rare tree-climbing lions. The park’s combination of woodlands and lakeshore offers a refreshing contrast to the vast plains of the Mara.

Return to your lodge or camp in the evening for dinner and an overnight stay.

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:

Eldorado Rustic Hotel & Gardens

• Mid-range hotel located just outside Lake Nakuru NP

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Lake Nakuru to Hell's Gate

After breakfast, depart Nakuru and head to Hell’s Gate National Park near Lake Naivasha. This park is one of the few in Kenya where walking or cycling safaris are permitted, allowing you to encounter zebras, gazelles, and giraffes up close. Discover the park’s dramatic cliffs, gorges, and hot springs that give it its unique character.

In the afternoon, enjoy a relaxing boat ride on Lake Naivasha, where you can spot hippos and a variety of bird species. Spend the night 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:

Leisure Apex Resort

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

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Hell's Gate to Nairobi

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