5-Day Masai Mara Nakuru & Hells Gate Budget Group Safari

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

Nairobi to Masai Mara – Welcome to the Kingdom of Predators

Depart Nairobi and descend the scenic Great Rift Valley escarpment toward the world-famous Masai Mara. Arrive at the camp for lunch and check-in before heading out for an afternoon game drive. This prime wildlife haven offers your first chance to spot lions, leopards, cheetahs, and massive elephant herds roaming the golden plains. Finish the day with a hot dinner around the campfire.

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:

Miti Mingi Eco 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)

Full Day in Masai Mara – Tracking the Big Five

Spend a full day exploring the endless rolling plains of the Masai Mara, one of Africa’s premier wildlife havens. Depart early with a packed lunch to maximize your time tracking the iconic Big Five—lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhino. You will traverse diverse habitats from golden savannahs to the Mara River, observing cheetahs, hippos, crocodiles, and vast wildebeest or zebra herds in their natural habitat. Return to camp by evening for dinner and stories around the campfire.

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)

Masai Mara to Lake Nakuru National Park – The Rhino Sanctuary

Enjoy an early breakfast, check out of the camp, and bid farewell to the Masai Mara as you journey toward Lake Nakuru National Park. Arrive in Nakuru for lunch and hotel check-in before entering the park for a thrilling afternoon game drive. This premium sanctuary offers your absolute best chance to photograph endangered black and white rhinos up close, alongside rare Rothschild giraffes, waterbucks, and elegant flamingos feeding along the lakeshore. Unwind at your hotel in the evening.

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:

Buraha Zenoni Hotel & Resort

• Mid-range 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)

Lake Nakuru to Lake Naivasha & Hell's Gate – Biking Among Wildlife

After breakfast, depart Lake Nakuru and take a scenic drive to the freshwater shores of Lake Naivasha, arriving in time to explore Hell’s Gate National Park. This unique destination allows you to safely immerse yourself in nature on a thrilling walking or cycling safari right alongside grazing zebras, gazelles, buffaloes, and giraffes. Marvel at the dramatic obsidian caves and towering volcanic plumes before checking into your lakeside accommodation for lunch. Spend the afternoon relaxing by the water or enjoying the serene surroundings.

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:

Taphe Guest 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)

Lake Naivasha to Nairobi – Final Views & Departure

Savor a relaxed morning breakfast by the lakeside, enjoying the serene atmosphere and crisp air before checking out of your accommodation. Embark on a comfortable drive back to Nairobi, ascending the Great Rift Valley escarpment with a final stop at the viewpoint for spectacular panoramic photos. Arrive in Kenya's capital by early afternoon. You will be transferred directly to your preferred city hotel or to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) for your outbound evening flight, marking the conclusion of an incredible 5-day Kenyan 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 can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.