5-Day Day Private Lodge Maasai Mara, Nakuru & Hells Gate

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

Nairobi/Airport to Maasai Mara National Reserve

Upon arrival in Kenya, you will be met by our company staff and professional safari guide for an 8:00 a.m. pick-up from your Nairobi hotel or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. Your private luxury safari begins in a 4x4 custom-fitted safari Jeep, ideal for comfort and wildlife viewing. En route to the Maasai Mara, enjoy a scenic stop at the Great Rift Valley viewpoint for photos and breathtaking views.

Continue to the reserve, arriving in time for lunch and check-in at Sopa Maasai Mara Lodge. The lodge offers a tranquil, elegant ambience with panoramic savannah views, landscaped grounds, spacious rooms, a swimming pool, and warm Maasai-inspired hospitality. Later, depart before 3:30 p.m. for an exciting afternoon game drive in search of the Mara’s iconic wildlife. Return to the lodge for a delicious dinner and overnight stay at Sopa Lodge, surrounded by the sounds of the African wilderness.

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:

Masai Mara Sopa Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located inside Masai Mara NR

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Full-Day Game Viewing Experience in Maasai Mara

Wake up at 7:00 a.m., freshen up, and prepare for an exciting day ahead before enjoying a hearty breakfast at the lodge restaurant. After breakfast, meet your professional guide at the lobby at the agreed time and depart at 8:00 a.m. in your private 4x4 safari Jeep for a full-day game drive, running until about 4:00 p.m., or as per your preferred schedule.

This day is dedicated to Big Five wildlife viewing, exploring the vast plains of the Maasai Mara with excellent chances to spot lions, elephants, leopards, buffaloes, and rhinos, along with abundant plains game and birdlife. Enjoy a picnic lunch near the Mara River, a prime wildlife area and a scenic highlight of the reserve.

Return to Sopa Maasai Mara Lodge around 4:00 p.m., in time to relax and enjoy a sundowner. Perfectly positioned on top of a hill, the lodge offers sweeping views and some of the most spectacular sunsets in the Mara, providing a peaceful and memorable end to the day.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve

Accommodation:

Masai Mara Sopa Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located inside Masai Mara NR

Meals & Drinks:

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

Maasai Mara to Lake Nakuru National Park

Wake up early and enjoy breakfast at Sopa Maasai Mara Lodge. At 8:00 am, depart Maasai Mara for Lake Nakuru National Park, driving through the scenic Great Rift Valley.

Lake Nakuru National Park is well known for its rich wildlife and birdlife and has been the largest rhino sanctuary in Kenya since 1984. Highlights of the park include:

Flamingos (seasonal)

White and black rhinos

Rothschild giraffes

Buffalo, lions, and leopards

Arrive at Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge at around 12:00 pm. Check in, enjoy lunch, and take time to relax at the lodge. Later in the afternoon, head out for game drive in the park until late.

Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay, and later get ready for the next day’s adventure at Hell’s Gate National Park and Lake Naivasha.

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 Sopa 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 National Park To Hells gate

Wake up and enjoy breakfast at Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge

Depart at 10:00 am for Lake Naivasha

Arrive at around 12:00 pm for lunch.

At 2:30 pm, proceed to Hell’s Gate National Park for:

A game drive, or

An optional bike riding activity. All activities are included in the tour. No extra cost.

Hell’s Gate National Park is famous for its spectacular scenery, including towering cliffs, volcanic rock formations, geothermal steam vents, and deep gorges. It is one of the few parks in Kenya where you can walk or cycle among wildlife, such as zebras, giraffes, buffaloes, and antelopes.

Return to the lodge in the evening for dinner and overnight stay at Lake Naivasha Sopa Lodge, as you prepare for your Amboseli adventure the following morning.

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 Sopa Resort

• Mid-range 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)

Naivasha to Nairobi ( End of Tour)

On the last day, after breakfast, enjoy an amazing boat ride on Lake Naivasha, cruising across the calm waters while spotting:

The iconic African fish eagle

Hippos along the lake shores

Numerous other bird species that make the lake a haven for bird lovers

Transfer to Nairobi obi or airport as the safari comes to an end.

Main Destination:

Nairobi Airport (Nairobi)

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.