4-Day Hell's Gate NP to L Nakuru-Mara Midrange Safari

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

Nairobi To Hell's Gate NP

Day one begins with an early morning departure from Nairobi, driving through the Great Rift Valley to Hell’s Gate National Park. Enjoy a guided walk or cycling experience among towering gorges, geothermal features including optional swimming activities, and wildlife such as zebras, giraffes, and buffalo. Later in the evening, depart Hell’s Gate and continue to Nakuru, arriving in the evening for check-in, dinner, and an overnight stay.

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 Nakuru Sopa Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located inside Lake Nakuru NP

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Meals & Drinks:

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

L Nakuru NP To Maasai Mara Nationa Reserve

Day two is spent exploring Lake Nakuru National Park with extensive morning and mid-day game drives across the soda lake, woodlands, and open plains. Expect sightings of flamingos, rhinos, Rothschild’s giraffes, buffalo, and other wildlife. After lunch and a relaxed late departure from Nakuru, continue the scenic drive to the Maasai Mara, arriving in the evening for check-in, dinner, and an overnight stay.

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:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Maasai Mara NR

Day three is dedicated to a full day in the Maasai Mara National Reserve, with morning and afternoon game drives across the vast savannahs and riverine areas. Enjoy exceptional wildlife viewing, including lions, elephants, cheetahs, and possibly the Great Migration, depending on the season. A picnic lunch in the park allows you to maximize game-viewing time before returning to your camp or lodge in the evening for dinner and an overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve

Accommodation:

Aa Lodge Mara

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Masai Mara NR

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Maasai Mara NR

Day four starts with an early morning game drive in the Maasai Mara, capturing the park at its most active. After breakfast, enjoy an enriching Maasai cultural experience, learning about local traditions and way of life. You will then check out around noon and begin the drive back to Nairobi, arriving later in the evening and marking the end of the safari.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve

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.