Kenya · Safari

5 Days safari to Maasai Mara ,Lake Nakuru and Hell's gate national park

5 Days Round trip from Nairobi Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore Maasai Mara on multiple game drives
  • 02 Look out for the Big Five and other classic safari wildlife
  • 03 Visit Lake Nakuru, home to endangered rhinos
  • 04 Enjoy a boat ride on Lake Naivasha for bird watching and hippo viewing
  • 05 Experience Hell's Gate National Park by bike or vehicle
  • 06 Take in views of the Great Rift Valley en route

Experience five days of classic Kenyan safari adventure across Maasai Mara, Lake Nakuru and Hell's Gate National Park. This journey combines game drives, bird watching, a boat ride on Lake Naivasha, and the chance to explore Hell's Gate by bike or vehicle, offering a varied look at Kenya’s landscapes and wildlife.

In Maasai Mara, spend time searching for the Big Five and other iconic animals in one of Africa’s best-known wildlife destinations. Continue to Lake Nakuru, known for its endangered rhinos and birdlife, then head to Naivasha for hippo and bird viewing on the lake before ending with the dramatic scenery, geothermal features and cycling opportunity at Hell's Gate.

It is in the Mara that perhaps the most spectacular event of the natural world takes place: the great migration.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Naivasha, Nairobi, Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru National Park, Hell's Gate National Park
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Nairobi to Maasai Mara

At 8 o'clock you will be picked up from your hotel/airport and commence the drive to  Mara via the great rift valley view point where you will have a breathtaking view of the floor of the rift valley. Lunch will be picnic on the way. In the afternoon after you check in depart for a game viewing drive in the Mara Reserve. Return back to the camp for dinner at Lenchada Tourist Camp.

overnight at lenchada tourist camp

2
Day 02

Full game drive day in Maasai Mara

Spend the full day exploring  Mara in search of the Big Five. You will have picnic lunches in the Reserve as you scale the Mara beauty sited at the banks of Mara river.
Optional: In the evening, Visit the  Maasai village for a Maasai cultural tour at USD 20. Learn about the Masai community and interact with the local Maasai people. A overnight at the Masai village can be organized upon request.
A balloon safari at USD380 per person can be organized early morning on this day then proceed with the normal program. It is in the Mara that perhaps the most spectacular event of the natural world takes place: the great migration.

Overnight at the Lenchada tourist camp

3
Day 03

Depart from Maasai Mara to lake Nakuru

You will enjoy the last early morning game drive in Mara Reserve followed by breakfast. Thereafter commence the drive to Nakuru.

You will have a chance to do game drive and then later is dinner and overnight stay at Lanet Mat fam.

4
Day 04

Nakuru to Naivasha

You will have an early breakfast and depart by 7am to straight to the park. Its a small park with magnificent, rare white rhinos which form part of the Big five animals. There is also a possibility to see the pink flamingos . The game drive lasts 3 hours, after which you depart on a 3-hour drive back
to Naivasha to arrive in time for lunch at hotel Taphe.
After lunch, you will go for a boat ride
You will later go for an hour boat ride on Lake Naivasha for bird watching and hippo viewing.
You will be dropped at Taphe or Dove nest lodge hotel for overnight stay.

5
Day 05

Naivasha to Nairobi

depart in the morning after breakfast and head to hell"s gate national park

Here is the only place in Kenya where you can have a biking safari in the park. you also have the option of using the car. while here you will see the pride rock where the theme of the lion king movie was derived.

have a picnic lunch and finally depart to Nairobi

The route

Where you'll travel

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

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Breakfast
  • entrance fees
  • professional guide /driver
  • our assistance at anypoint
  • pickup from hotel
  • Transport in a customized safari car with a pop up roof for easier game viewing
  • Complimentary airport pickup on the arrival date

What's Not Included

  • Gratuities
  • drinks /beverages
  • Balloon safari

Know before you go

  • PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • We offer FREE airport pickup We also happy to pick from private Residencies and apartments in Nairobi. Just enter the location

Logistics

Meeting & route

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

Your 5 days finish where they began, in Nairobi.

Watch the tourHQ film Watch the film

Create your own adventure

Can't find the perfect tour? Tailor your dream trip.

  • Tell us your destination, dates and group size.
  • Our travel experts and local guides design a tailored itinerary, just for you.
  • Enjoy your trip with peace of mind, knowing everything is taken care of.
Plan my holiday

Say goodbye to travel stress.