Kenya · Safari

5-Day Masai Mara and Lake Naivasha Safari with Hell's Gate

5 Days Round trip from Nairobi Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Spot the Big Five in Masai Mara
  • 02 Spend full days in Masai Mara's open grasslands searching for wildlife
  • 03 Enjoy a serene boat ride to Crescent Island on Lake Naivasha
  • 04 Cycle through Hell's Gate National Park
  • 05 Travel through the Great Rift Valley and experience Kenya's varied landscapes

Visit some of Kenya's most famous national reserves and parks to witness diverse African wildlife, including the Big Five. This 5-day safari combines exciting game drives in Masai Mara with a scenic boat ride to Crescent Island at Lake Naivasha and a cycling experience at Hell's Gate National Park. Travel through the Great Rift Valley and enjoy the varied landscapes, wildlife, and topography along the way.

Enjoy your lunch break by the Mara River, where you may witness the great annual migration of wildebeest.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Budget
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Naivasha, Nairobi, Masai Mara, Hell's Gate National Park
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Journey from Nairobi to Masai Mara

  • Depart from Nairobi for Masai Mara after breakfast.

  • Arrive at the Mara camp or lodge around lunchtime.

  • Head out for an afternoon game drive that continues until sunset.

Return for dinner and an overnight stay at the camp or lodge.

2
Day 02

Full-Day Safari in Masai Mara

  • After breakfast, carry packed lunch boxes and prepare to spend the entire day in the park.

  • Enjoy your lunch break by the Mara River, where you may witness the great annual migration of wildebeest. With some luck, you may also spot the Big Five.

Return for dinner and an overnight stay at the lodge or camp.

3
Day 03

Another Day of Wildlife Viewing in Masai Mara

  • Like the previous day, you will spend the whole day searching for the Big Five.

  • Spot zebras and wildebeest as they come to the open grasslands for grazing. This day will be full of fun in the wilderness, with our representative by your side throughout.

Return to the lodge or camp for dinner and an overnight stay.

4
Day 04

From Masai Mara to Lake Naivasha

  • Depart Masai Mara after breakfast.

  • On the way, pass by a Masai village, where you can stop for cultural tours or interactions.

  • Arrive at Lake Naivasha and enjoy a serene boat ride to Crescent Island. Later, have dinner and stay overnight at a lodge or camp.

5
Day 05

Hell's Gate Cycling Adventure and Return to Nairobi

  • After breakfast, drive to Hell's Gate National Park, where you can hire bicycles and cycle around the park until the afternoon.

  • Leave the park at lunchtime and then head back to Nairobi, arriving there by late evening.

Masai Mara open grasslands, Mara River, Lake Naivasha, Crescent Island

Where this trip takes you

Masai Mara open grasslands, Mara River, Lake Naivasha, Crescent Island

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Nairobi 4 cities · 5 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Transport in a safari minivan with a pop-up roof for photography

  • Accommodation in tents with hot showers and bathrooms

  • All meals at the camp and some in the park (B, L, D)

  • Park entrance fees

  • Mineral water during the entire safari

  • English-speaking Kenyan safari guide

What's Not Included

  • Tips

  • Beers and sodas

  • Village visits

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Nairobi, Kenya
Tour start
Nairobi, Kenya
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 5 days finish where they began, in Nairobi.

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