Sanaya Tours and Safaris

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  • A transfer from the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
  • Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Day 1

Nairobi to Hell's Gate National Park, Stopover at Great Rift Valley Viewpoint and Guided Cycling

Nairobi to Hell's Gate National Park, Stopover at Great Rift Valley Viewpoint and Guided Cycling

Your 5-day Kenya safari begins with an early morning departure from your hotel in Nairobi as you journey through the scenic Great Rift Valley escarpment toward Hell’s Gate National Park.
Enjoy a stop at the famous Great Rift Valley Viewpoint, where you can take in breathtaking panoramic views of the valley floor, volcanic landscapes and surrounding countryside, perfect for photography and sightseeing.
Continue to Hell’s Gate National Park, one of Kenya’s most unique safari destinations, known for its dramatic cliffs, towering rock formations, geothermal activity and free-roaming wildlife.
Upon arrival, enjoy a guided cycling safari through the park alongside zebras, giraffes, buffaloes, gazelles and warthogs in their natural habitat. You will also explore scenic gorges and admire the landscapes that inspired famous wildlife films. Later, check in to your comfortable accommodation for 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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LionNone
HippoNone
Accommodation:
Eseriani Resort
  • Mid-range hotel located less than 1hr drive from Hell’s Gate NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2

Lake Nakuru National Park Game Drive, Flamingos, Rhinos and Great Rift Valley Safari Views

Lake Nakuru National Park Game Drive, Flamingos, Rhinos and Great Rift Valley Safari Views

After breakfast in the Naivasha/Hell’s Gate area, depart for Lake Nakuru National Park, a scenic journey through the Great Rift Valley with breathtaking escarpment views along the way. Arrive for a full-day game drive in one of Kenya’s most iconic safari destinations, famous for its abundant wildlife and stunning lake scenery. Explore diverse habitats including acacia forests, open grasslands and the shimmering alkaline lake shoreline. Look out for large flocks of flamingos, creating a striking pink hue across the lake, alongside both black and white rhinos, Rothschild giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, waterbucks, baboons and, with luck, elusive leopards resting in the trees. This park offers one of the best rhino viewing experiences in Kenya. Enjoy panoramic viewpoints overlooking the lake and escarpment before heading to your accommodation for dinner and an overnight stay in the Nakuru area.

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
BuffaloCommon
ZebraCommon
HippoCommon
Black RhinoOccasional
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LionOccasional
LeopardOccasional
HyenaOccasional
Accommodation:
Ziwa Bush Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Lake Nakuru NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3

Lake Nakuru to Maasai Mara National Reserve, Scenic Great Rift Valley Drive and Afternoon Game Drive

Lake Nakuru to Maasai Mara National Reserve, Scenic Great Rift Valley Drive and Afternoon Game Drive

After breakfast, depart Lake Nakuru and journey through the Great Rift Valley toward the world-famous Maasai Mara National Reserve. Enjoy a scenic drive past escarpments, villages and vast savannah landscapes as you descend into Kenya’s premier safari ecosystem. Arrive in time for an afternoon game drive, where wildlife viewing begins immediately upon entering the reserve. The Maasai Mara is renowned for its exceptional concentration of wildlife, including the Big Five;lion, elephant, leopard, buffalo and rhino as well as cheetahs, hyenas, giraffes, zebras and numerous antelope species. Depending on the season, you may witness the Great Wildebeest Migration across the plains and along the Mara River. Your guide will explore key wildlife hotspots in search of predators and large herds before heading to your mid-range lodge or tented camp for dinner and overnight stay in the Maasai Mara ecosystem.

Main Destination:
Masai Mara National Reserve
Best Time To Visit June to October (For general wildlife viewing) and 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
Wild DogVery Rare
Accommodation:
Jambo Mara Safari Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Masai Mara NR
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 4

Full Maasai Mara Game Drive, Big Five Safari, Wildebeest Migration and Mara River Experience

Full Maasai Mara Game Drive, Big Five Safari, Wildebeest Migration and Mara River Experience

After breakfast, enjoy a full-day game drive in the world-famous Maasai Mara National Reserve with picnic lunch inside the park. Explore vast savannah plains in search of the Big Five; lion, elephant, leopard, buffalo and rhino alongside cheetahs, hyenas, giraffes, zebras and large herds of wildebeest and antelope. The Maasai Mara offers one of Africa’s highest concentrations of wildlife, ensuring exceptional game viewing throughout the day. Depending on the season, you may witness the dramatic Great Wildebeest Migration and river crossings at the Mara River, where crocodiles and predators wait in anticipation. Your expert guide will track wildlife across key hotspots, maximizing sightings and photography opportunities. Enjoy sweeping views of golden grasslands and acacia trees before returning to your mid-range lodge in the evening for dinner and overnight stay in the Maasai Mara ecosystem.

Main Destination:
Masai Mara National Reserve
Accommodation:
Jambo Mara Safari Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Masai Mara NR
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 5

Maasai Mara National Reserve Final Game Drive and Dropoff back to Nairobi

Maasai Mara National Reserve Final Game Drive and Dropoff back to Nairobi

After breakfast at your lodge in the Maasai Mara, check out and begin your journey back to Nairobi with a scenic drive through the Great Rift Valley. Enjoy beautiful views of rolling escarpments, rural landscapes and vast open plains as you exit Kenya’s most famous safari ecosystem. A brief stop may be made along the way for photography and sightseeing at selected viewpoints depending on timing and weather conditions. This drive offers a final opportunity to reflect on your unforgettable safari experience across Hell’s Gate, Lake Nakuru and Maasai Mara National Reserve. Upon arrival in Nairobi, you will be dropped off at your hotel or residence, marking the end of your 5-day Kenya Mid-Range safari adventure filled with wildlife encounters, scenic landscapes and cultural experiences.

Main Destination:
Nairobi (City)
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

  • Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
  • A transfer back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.

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