5-Day Hell's Gate, Lake Nakuru and Masai Mara Experience

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

Nairobi to Hell's Gate National Park

We start our safari by driving to Hell's Gate National Park which lies to the south of Lake Naivasha, Northwest of Nairobi. The park, which is mainly comprised of savannah ecosystem harbors a wide variety of wildlife. There are over 100 species of birds, including vultures, Verreaux's eagles, augur buzzard and swifts. African buffalos, zebras, eland, hartebeest, Thomson's gazelle and baboons are also common. Depart in the afternoon to Lake Naivasha which is the highest and the most beautiful of the Rift Valley lakes. Lake Naivasha is yet another area popular for bird watching (over 400 species have been recorded here). It is also a favorite weekend retreat for Nairobi residents, who come here to sail, water ski and fish. There are no crocodiles in the lake as the water is too cold for them, due to altitude but there are a number of hippos. Along the lakeshore, vineyards produce grapes for the country's fledgling wine industry. Return to lodge for dinner and overnight.

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

HyenaVery Rare

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ElephantNone

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

LionNone

WildebeestNone

HippoNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Muthu Lake Naivasha Country Club

• Luxury hotel 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)

Lake Nakuru National Park

Early morning pick-up, then drive to Lake Nakuru National Park. Across the equator, southwards of Bogoria, lies Rift Valley's most famous lake. Known all over the world for its flamingos, it's alkalinity and is recognized as one of the natural wonders of the world. Lake Nakuru is now a rhino sanctuary, harboring a population of over 40 black and over 60 white rhinos, but the flamingoes of course, have always been the main attraction. At times there may be almost 2million flamingoes in the residence, forming a stunningly beautiful deep pink band around the edge of the lake shore. Arrive in time for lunch then have an afternoon game drive. Return to the hotel in the evening for dinner and overnight.

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

WildebeestVery Rare

ElephantNone

CheetahNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge

• Luxury lodge located inside Lake Nakuru NP

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Nakuru to Masai Mara National Reserve

An early morning drive to Masai Mara National Reserve. It holds on as one of the few places left on earth where wildlife still live comparatively undisturbed, in the numbers that once roamed the plains and forests of Africa. As the Northern tip of the vast Serengeti ecosystem, the Mara hosts the spectacular seasonal migration of many thousands of Wildebeest, Zebras and attendant predators. Arrive in time for lunch, check in and have some little rest before embarking on an afternoon safari game drive. Return to your lodge in the evening for dinner and overnight.

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

Black RhinoRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Basecamp Masai Mara

• Mid-range tented bush camp located just outside Masai Mara NR

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Masai Mara National Reserve

After breakfast, we have a full day game drive with packed lunch provided. The reserve is well known for its black-manned lion, as well as it's abundant resident wildlife. It's one of the few places possible to see the big five mostly during the morning game drive. Many of the cheetahs are so tame, they seek shelter from the hot sun under one's vehicle and some even climb onto the roof to get a better view of prospective prey. For the bird enthusiast, almost 500 species have been recorded here: among these, are16 species of eagle plus many hawks and falcons, 6 species of vultures, 8 species of storks, 4 of bustard (including the Kori bustard, the world's heaviest flying bird) and 9 species of sunbirds. Return to your lodge for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve

Accommodation:

Basecamp Masai Mara

• Mid-range tented bush camp located just outside Masai Mara NR

Meals & Drinks:

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

Masai Mara to Nairobi

Wake up early for breakfast and depart late in the morning to Nairobi with a shortened game drive as you exit the park. Arrive in Nairobi in the late afternoon with a transfer back to the airport/hotel or residence.

Main Destination:

No major destination visited

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.