5-Day Kenya Safari (Hell's Gate NP, Lake Nakuru, Mara)

• 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

You’ll be picked up from the airport or your hotel and drive to the stunning Lake Naivasha, with a brief stop at the Great Rift Valley escarpment for photo opportunities and insights about this geological marvel. After checking in and enjoying lunch at Enashipai Resort & Spa, you’ll head to Hell’s Gate National Park, renowned for its dramatic geothermal activity.

The park features breathtaking landscapes, including towering cliffs, water-gouged gorges, and volcanic formations, making it one of the most atmospheric parks in Africa. Keep an eye out for wildlife such as African buffalo, zebras, elands, hartebeests, Thomson's gazelles, and baboons, as well as a rich variety of birdlife.

In the evening, you can opt for a boat ride on Lake Naivasha (at an extra cost) to experience its serene beauty and wildlife. Dinner and overnight accommodations will be at Enashipai Resort & Spa, where you can unwind and reflect on a day filled with adventure.

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:

Enashipai Resort & Spa

• Luxury 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)

Hell's Gate NP to Lake Nakuru NP

After breakfast, we’ll depart for Lake Nakuru National Park, known as the “home of birds” in Africa. This stunning park is famous for its vibrant flocks of lesser and greater flamingos, as well as the majestic African fish eagle, tawny eagle, green wood hoopoe, cliff chat, and both great white and pink-backed pelicans. It also serves as a sanctuary for black and white rhinos, as well as the Rothschild giraffe.

You’ll arrive in time for lunch and check in at The Cliff lodge. After a short rest, you’ll head out for an exciting afternoon game drive, exploring the park’s diverse wildlife and breathtaking scenery. Following your adventure, you’ll return to the lodge for dinner and enjoy an overnight stay, soaking in the serene atmosphere of this remarkable location.

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:

The Cliff Camp

• Luxury tented camp located inside Lake Nakuru NP

Meals & Drinks:

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

Lake Nakuru NP to Maasai Mara National Reserve

After breakfast, we’ll depart for the iconic Maasai Mara National Reserve, renowned for its breathtaking landscapes of green grassy plains and rolling hills. This wildlife paradise is home to a diverse array of animals, including lions, cheetahs, elephants, zebras, rhinos, leopards, and hippos, with the famous wildebeest migration occurring annually across its plains.

Upon arrival, you’ll enjoy a game drive en route to your lodge, Sarova Mara, located within the park. We’ll check in in time for lunch, allowing you to recharge before heading out for an exciting afternoon game drive. After a day filled with wildlife encounters, you’ll return to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay, immersed in the sounds of the African bush.

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:

Sarova Mara Game Camp

• Luxury tented camp located inside Masai Mara NR

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Maasai Mara National Reserve

You’ll rise early for a thrilling sunrise game drive, experiencing the magic of the Mara as the sun casts its golden light over the savannah. After this unforgettable experience, you’ll return to your lodge for a hearty breakfast.

Following breakfast, you’ll spend the entire day exploring the park with a packed lunch to enjoy along the way. Your adventure will take you in search of the Mara's renowned wildlife, including iconic predators and their prey, such as zebras and wildebeests, along with the graceful giraffes. You’ll also visit the Mara River, where you can spot hippos and formidable crocodiles basking in the sun.

In the evening, you’ll return to the lodge for dinner and your overnight stay, reflecting on a day filled with incredible wildlife encounters.

Note: An optional hot air balloon ride, available at an extra cost, can be arranged for this day, offering a unique perspective of the breathtaking landscape.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve

Accommodation:

Sarova Mara Game Camp

• Luxury tented camp located inside Masai Mara NR

Meals & Drinks:

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

Maasai Mara-Nairobi

You’ll start your day with an early breakfast at your lodge. After checking out, you’ll embark on a final morning game drive in the Maasai Mara, soaking in the last sights of this incredible wildlife reserve.

Following your game drive, you’ll drive back to Nairobi, enjoying lunch en route. Upon arrival, you’ll be dropped off at your hotel or transferred to the airport for your flight back home, taking with you unforgettable memories of your Kenyan safari adventure. Safe travels!

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.