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

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts cannot be arranged by this operator.

Nairobi – Naivasha

Depart Nairobi and drive towards Naivasha through the scenic Great Rift Valley, with a brief stop at a viewpoint for photos. Upon arrival, proceed to Hell's Gate National Park, where you will explore the park through activities such as cycling or guided walking. This unique park allows close interaction with wildlife including zebras, giraffes, and antelopes, as well as exploration of dramatic gorges and geothermal landscapes.

After the excursion, proceed to your budget lodge for check-in. The evening is at leisure, allowing you to relax and enjoy the peaceful lakeside environment. Dinner and overnight at the lodge.

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:

Sweet Lake Resort

• Budget resort 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)

Naivasha – Nakuru

After breakfast, optional activities such as a boat ride on Lake Naivasha or a visit to Crescent Island can be arranged at an extra cost. These experiences offer a relaxed and scenic perspective of the lake and its wildlife.

Later, depart for Lake Nakuru National Park. Upon arrival, proceed for a game drive in the park, which is well known for its rhinos, flamingos, and diverse birdlife. The park’s compact size allows for efficient wildlife viewing, with opportunities to see giraffes, buffaloes, and other animals.

After the game drive, check in at your budget lodge. Dinner and overnight in Nakuru.

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:

Lanet Matfam Resort

• Budget hotel located less than 1hr drive from Lake Nakuru NP

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Nakuru – Maasai Mara

After breakfast, depart for the Maasai Mara National Reserve via Narok town. The drive offers a transition from the Rift Valley landscapes to the open plains of the Mara.

Arrive in the afternoon and check in at your camp. Later, enjoy an evening game drive, offering your first opportunity to spot wildlife such as elephants, lions, and various plains game. Dinner and overnight at the camp.

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:

Rhino Tourist Camp

• Budget tented camp located just outside Masai Mara NR

Meals & Drinks:

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

Maasai Mara

Spend the day exploring the Mara on a full-day game drive with packed lunch. The reserve offers exceptional wildlife viewing, including the Big Five and, depending on the season, the Great Migration.

You will visit key areas such as the Mara River, where hippos and crocodiles are commonly seen. The flexibility of a private safari allows for more time at sightings and a personalized pace throughout the day.

Return to camp in the evening for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve

Accommodation:

Rhino Tourist Camp

• Budget tented camp located just outside Masai Mara NR

Meals & Drinks:

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

Maasai Mara – Nairobi

After breakfast, check out and depart for Nairobi. Enjoy a scenic drive through the Rift Valley with a stopover for lunch en route.

Arrive in Nairobi in the afternoon and drop-off at your hotel, residence, or airport, marking the end of your safari.

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 cannot be arranged by this operator.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.