Kenya · Safari

5-Day Masai Mara Safari with Lake Nakuru, Hell's Gate and Maasai Culture

5 Days Round trip from Nairobi Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore Lake Nakuru's diverse wildlife and bird species on a game drive
  • 02 Experience a walking safari in Hell's Gate National Park
  • 03 Enjoy an optional sunset boat ride on Lake Naivasha
  • 04 Visit the iconic Mara River, known for the annual migration
  • 05 Visit Maasai villages and learn about their rich traditions

Discover Kenya's natural beauty on a 5-day journey from Nairobi to Lake Nakuru, Lake Naivasha, Hell's Gate National Park, and the Masai Mara. Enjoy game drives, a walking safari, and rich birdlife, with the option of a sunset boat ride on Lake Naivasha. In the Mara, look out for wildlife across the reserve and visit the iconic Mara River, known for the annual migration. The experience ends with a visit to Maasai villages to learn about their culture before returning to Nairobi.

In the Mara, look out for wildlife across the reserve and visit the iconic Mara River, known for the annual migration.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

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

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Nairobi to Lake Nakuru National Park Safari

  • Depart Nairobi early in the morning and drive to Lake Nakuru National Park.
  • Pick up picnic lunch boxes from the hotel and proceed to Lake Nakuru for a game drive across the park in search of the park's residents. Lake Nakuru was once called the "pink lake" due to its mass of flamingoes and other water birds. However, the birds have been migrating to other nearby lakes due to the increase in water levels, although there are still plenty of bird species around the lake.
  • Later, drive back to the hotel for dinner and your overnight stay.
2
Day 02

Lake Naivasha and Hell's Gate Walking Safari

  • After breakfast, depart and drive to Lake Naivasha. It is about a one-hour drive.
  • Proceed to Hell's Gate National Park for a walking safari. Later, return to the camp for lunch. The afternoon is spent at leisure by the lakeshore.

A one-hour sunset boat ride is available at an extra cost.

Dinner and your overnight stay are at the resort.

3
Day 03

Journey to Masai Mara via Narok

  • After breakfast, depart for Masai Mara via the famous Maasai town of Narok, where you can experience typical Maasai culture.
  • Arrive at the camp in time for lunch, followed by a short rest. Later, proceed for afternoon game viewing in search of Mara wildlife.
  • Dinner and your overnight stay are at the camp.
4
Day 04

Full-Day Masai Mara Game Viewing

  • In the morning, have breakfast, then depart for a full-day game viewing across the park with picnic lunch boxes.
  • Alternatively, you can opt for a morning and afternoon game drive with a hot lunch at the camp.
  • Visit the Mara River, where the annual migration takes place each year.
  • All meals and your overnight stay are at the camp.
5
Day 05

Maasai Village Visit and Return to Nairobi

  • After breakfast, visit the Masai villages and learn about their culture.
  • Later, check out and drive to Nairobi.
  • If you have an evening or night departure, you can do more game drives until noon and then drive to Nairobi at an extra cost.
  • Drop-off will be at the airport or city hotel.
Masai Mara plains, Mara River crossings, Lake Nakuru shores, Hell's Gate National Park gorges

Where this trip takes you

Masai Mara plains, Mara River crossings, Lake Nakuru shores, Hell's Gate National Park gorges

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Nairobi 6 cities · 5 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Park fee
  • Professional driver/guide
  • Transport
  • Accommodation
  • Drinking water
  • Meals

What's Not Included

  • International flight
  • Personal items
  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
  • Tips
  • Drinks

What to bring

  • Warm clothes
  • Sunscreen

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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