5-Day Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru & Hell's Gate Budget Safari

Nairobi, Kenya
Duration5 days
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
Instant confirmationYour booking is confirmed right away
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesGerman, Korean, Japanese, English, Italian, French, MNP, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 7 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

- Explore Crescent Island Game Sanctuary on foot, allowing you to walk directly alongside wildlife, ctive Safari Adventure.
- Cycle or hike through the dramatic, towering volcanic gorges of Hell's Gate National Park, one of the only national parks in Kenya where active exploration is permitted.
-Guranteed Rhino Sanctuary Tracking: Lake Nakuru National Park, a critical, highly protected haven for both endangered black and white rhinos.
- Picnic lunch by the Hippo Pools: Deep inside the legendary Masai Mara, enjoy a memorable picnic lunch right along the banks of the Mara River, watching massive pods of hippos & crocodiles.
- Cultural Experience: Cap off your journey with an optional visit to an authentic Maasai village, where you can participate in traditional dances and learn about their timeless heritage.

What's included

  • Mineral rinking Water
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Breakfast
  • 4x4 safari Landcruiser
  • Services of a professional driver guide
  • Tips

What to expect

Day 1: Nairobi to Lake Naivasha & Crescent Island Sanctuary
  1. Lake Naivasha
    12h · Admission ticket not included
    Morning: Depart Nairobi with a convenient morning pickup from your hotel or airport. Drive down the spectacular Great Rift Valley escarpment, stopping at the main viewpoint for sweeping landscape photographs.Afternoon: Arrive at your Naivasha lodge for lunch. Afterward, head to the shores of Lake Naivasha. Board an optional boat ride to spot pods of wallowing hippos, then cross over to Crescent Island Game Sanctuary for a unique guided walking safari right next to wild giraffes, zebras, and gazelles.Evening: Return to your hotel for dinner and your overnight stay.Meals Included: Lunch / Dinner
Day 2: Hell’s Gate National Park to Lake Nakuru
  1. Lake Nakuru National Park
    12h
    Morning: Fuel up with an early breakfast, then head into Hell’s Gate National Park. Enjoy a thrilling walking safari or optional bicycle ride past grazing wildlife, and hike through the park's dramatic, towering gorges with an experienced local guide.Afternoon: Depart the Naivasha area and take a scenic drive to Nakuru town, arriving in time to check into your hotel and enjoy a hot lunch.Evening: Spend a relaxing evening at your hotel, resting up for the big safari days ahead.Meals Included: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Day 3: Lake Nakuru Game Drive to Masai Mara National Reserve
  1. Masai Mara National Reserve
    12h · Admission ticket not included
    Morning: Embark on an early morning game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park—a premier sanctuary famous for its highly protected black and white rhinos, rare Rothschild’s giraffes, and abundant birdlife.Afternoon: Depart Nakuru and travel through the scenic agricultural highlands down into the Maasai plains. Pass through the historic market town of Narok and arrive at your budget tented camp situated right next to the Masai Mara park gates.Evening: Settle into your safari camp, enjoy a warm buffet dinner, and fall asleep to the sounds of the African bush.Meals Included: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Day 4: Full-Day Big Five Tracking in the Masai Mara
  1. Maasai Mara National Reserve
    8h
    Morning: Set out early into the world-famous Masai Mara National Reserve. Traverse the golden savannah plains as you track the complete African "Big Five" (lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhino).Afternoon: Head toward the famous Mara River. Break for a memorable picnic lunch right by the hippo pools, watching enormous hippos and crocodiles in their natural habitat.Evening: Continue your game-viewing drive as the sun sets over the horizon, then return to your budget camp for campfire stories, dinner, and your overnight stay.Meals Included: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Day 5: : Masai Mara (Maasai Village Visit) to Nairobi
  1. Nairobi
    8h
    Morning: Take in your final beautiful African sunrise over the Mara plains. Before departing, enjoy an optional cultural visit to an authentic Maasai village to experience their traditional dances, homesteads, and vibrant lifestyle. Later Pack your bags, bid farewell to the reserve, and begin the return drive to Kenya's capital city, stopping along the route for lunch. Arrive back in Nairobi by late afternoon. Receive a smooth drop-off at your hotel or directly at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your flight home.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

our driver-guide will always meet guests at the arrival lounge or hotel lobby, holding a pager/sign with the lead traveler’s name clearly written on it to ensure easy identification.

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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