Kenya · Safari

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

4 Days Round trip from Nairobi Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Spot Africa's elusive Big 5 in the Maasai Mara National Reserve
  • 02 Enjoy bird watching and hippopotamus sightings on Lake Naivasha
  • 03 Take a guided walking safari on Crescent Island among grazing wildlife
  • 04 Explore Hell's Gate National Park on foot, by vehicle, or on an optional bicycle ride

Embark on a thrilling 4-day wildlife adventure from Nairobi to Masai Mara, with a scenic stop at the Great Rift Valley along the way. Experience exhilarating game drives in the Maasai Mara National Reserve and spot the majestic Big 5 in their natural habitat. Discover the beauty of Lake Naivasha with bird watching, hippopotamus sightings, and a guided walking safari on Crescent Island. Conclude your tour at Hell's Gate National Park, where you can choose an optional bicycle ride through breathtaking landscapes surrounded by grazing wildlife.

Hell's Gate National Park is small and is the only national park in Kenya that can be explored on foot or by cycle.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Yes
Cities Naivasha, Nairobi, Masai Mara, Hell's Gate National Park
Languages English, French, German, Italian, Russian, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Nairobi to Masai Mara via the Great Rift Valley

  • Pick up from your hotel or the airport and depart Nairobi for Masai Mara, with a stop at the Great Rift Valley for scenic views.
  • Arrive at Masai Mara in time, check in, and enjoy a sumptuous lunch at your camp.
  • Afterward, embark on an afternoon game drive to explore the park's wildlife, including lions, elephants, and giraffes.

Dinner and overnight at the camp.

2
Day 02

Full-Day Wildlife Viewing in Masai Mara

  • Right after a delicious breakfast, begin your day with an early game drive to catch wildlife in action.
  • At midday, return to the camp for lunch and a brief rest.
  • Then, in the afternoon, explore a different region of the reserve on another game drive to observe diverse wildlife.

Dinner at the camp, sharing highlights of the day's adventure.

3
Day 03

Masai Mara to Lake Naivasha and Crescent Island

  • After an early breakfast, check out and head to Lake Naivasha. Enjoy the scenic journey and arrive at your hotel on time.
  • Arrive in time for a hot lunch at your lodge. After lunch, take a boat ride at an extra cost to enjoy bird watching and sightings of hippopotamus.
  • The tour is followed by Crescent Island for a guided walking safari. Crescent Island hosts grazers such as giraffe, zebra, impala, Grant's gazelle, common waterbuck, and buffalo.
4
Day 04

Hell's Gate National Park and Return to Nairobi

  • After breakfast, head to Hell's Gate National Park for a bicycle ride, which is optional and available at an extra cost. You can also choose to walk or drive in your safari vehicle.
  • Hell's Gate National Park is small and is the only national park in Kenya that can be explored on foot or by cycle. Resident wildlife includes giraffe, zebra, impala, Grant's gazelle, warthog, and buffalo.
  • A bicycle ride with sightings of zebra and giraffe is a beautiful experience.
  • Continue to Hell's Gate Gorge, where your tour guide will share stories of the gorge and help you trek before starting your journey back to Nairobi.
  • Arrive in the afternoon with drop-off at the airport or your city hotel.
Masai Mara, Great Rift Valley, Lake Naivasha, Crescent Island

Where this trip takes you

Masai Mara, Great Rift Valley, Lake Naivasha, Crescent Island

The route

Where you'll travel

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

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Park fees
  • All accommodations during the safari
  • Professional tour driver/guide
  • Transportation in a safari van or safari jeep 4x4
  • Government taxes/VAT
  • Meals
  • Bottled mineral drinking water

What's Not Included

  • International flights
  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Personal items
  • Government-imposed increases in taxes

What to bring

  • Travel insurance
  • Visa and documentation
  • Health and safety tools
  • Comfortable clothing
  • Camera and binoculars
  • Toiletries
  • Chargers or portable power banks
  • Snacks and drinks
  • Notebook or journal

Know before you go

  • Weather conditions
  • Accommodation options
  • Wildlife viewing etiquette
  • Internet and connectivity
  • Vehicle breakdown
  • Delays or changes in local flight schedules
  • Type of safari vehicle
  • Local currency
  • Environmental responsibility
  • Meals during the tour
  • Details in voucher
  • AC in safari vehicle
  • Issues with itinerary
  • Balance payment

This safari offers an immersive wildlife experience in two iconic Kenyan destinations. Visitors explore the rich savannah of the Masai Mara, home of the Big Five, before transitioning to scenic Lake Naivasha for boat rides and bird watching. The journey showcases Kenya's diverse landscapes and ecosystems, from vast grasslands to freshwater lakes.

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 4 days finish where they began, in Nairobi.

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Estimated room rates

Single Room $1,420.00 — $1,680.00
Double Sharing $1,420.00 — $1,680.00

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