5-Day Kenya Safari: Mara, Nakuru & Hell’s Gate

5 days (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: German and 3 more

This 5-day safari from Nairobi is a uniquely crafted journey that blends Kenya’s top wildlife destinations with scenic beauty and immersive experiences. It offers the chance to explore the world-famous Masai Mara, home to the Big Five and the seasonal Great Migration, followed by a visit to Lake Nakuru, renowned for its rhinos, flamingos, and diverse birdlife. The adventure continues at Hell’s Gate, one of the few parks in Africa where you can cycle or walk among wildlife, offering a rare up-close experience with nature. Optional activities like a Maasai village visit, a boat ride on Lake Naivasha, or a walking safari on Crescent Island add cultural and ecological depth to the trip. From dramatic savannahs to volcanic gorges and serene lakes, the itinerary showcases Kenya’s rich diversity within a compact timeframe. This tour is ideal for travelers seeking a well-rounded, active, and unforgettable safari adventure that goes beyond traditional game drives.

What's Included

Private transportation
All Fees and Taxes
4 nights’ accommodation in lodges or tented camps
Professional English-speaking driver/guide
Lunch (Optional[5])
Lunch
All park entrance fees (Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru, Hell’s Gate)
Dinner (Optional[4])
Dinner
Breakfast (Optional[4])
Breakfast
All meals as per the itinerary (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Pick-up and drop-off in Nairobi (hotel or airport)
Daily game drives
Bottled drinking water during the safari
Alcohols (available to purchase )
Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Tips and gratuities
International or domestic flights
Personal travel insurance
Items of a personal nature (souvenirs, laundry, etc.)

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
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Itinerary

Duration: 5 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    From Nairobi to Masai Mara

    1 stop
  • 1
    Maasai Mara National Reserve

    Your safari begins with an early morning pickup from your hotel or the airport in Nairobi. After a short briefing, you'll depart for the world-renowned Masai Mara National Reserve. Along the way, enjoy a brief stop at the Great Rift Valley viewpoint for stunning panoramic views and photo opportunities. You’ll arrive at your lodge or tented camp in time for lunch and some rest. In the late afternoon, set out for your first game drive in the Masai Mara, where you’ll have a chance to spot elephants, lions, giraffes, and other iconic wildlife. Return to your accommodation for dinner and an overnight stay.

    12 hours Admission ticket free
  • Day 2

    Full Day Game Drive at masai Mara

    1 stop
  • 2
    Maasai Mara National Reserve

    After breakfast, you’ll spend a full day exploring the vast Masai Mara ecosystem with packed lunch boxes for a picnic in the bush. Your game drive will take you across rolling grasslands in search of the Big Five—lion, leopard, buffalo, elephant, and rhino—as well as cheetahs, hyenas, and an incredible variety of birdlife. Depending on the time of year, you may witness the Great Migration, as millions of wildebeest and zebras cross the Mara River. In the late afternoon, you may opt for a cultural visit to a Maasai village to learn about their traditions. Return to your lodge or camp for dinner and another night in the heart of the Mara.

    12 hours Admission ticket free
  • Day 3

    From Masai Mara to Nakuru national park

    1 stop
  • 3
    Lake Nakuru National Park

    After an early breakfast, enjoy a final morning game drive as you exit the reserve. You'll then journey through the scenic Rift Valley toward Lake Nakuru National Park, with lunch en route. Arriving in the afternoon, you’ll head straight into the park for a game drive. Lake Nakuru is known for its populations of white and black rhinos, tree-climbing lions, Rothschild giraffes, and, depending on the season, thousands of pink flamingos lining its shores. After the drive, check in to your lodge or hotel for dinner and overnight.

    12 hours Admission ticket free
  • Day 4

    From Nakuru to Lake Naivasha

    1 stop
  • 4
    Hell's Gate National Park

    After breakfast, depart for Hell’s Gate National Park, a unique park where visitors can walk or cycle among wildlife. You’ll have the opportunity to ride a bike through the gorge (optional) and admire dramatic scenery, geothermal steam vents, and rock formations. Afterward, proceed to nearby Lake Naivasha for an optional boat ride to see hippos and aquatic birds up close. Enjoy a relaxed evening at a lodge near the lake with dinner and an overnight stay.

    12 hours Admission ticket included
  • Day 5

    From Lake Naivasha to Nairobi

    1 stop
  • 5
    Lake Naivasha

    Enjoy a leisurely breakfast at the lodge. If time allows, you can opt for a visit to Crescent Island Sanctuary for a walking safari among zebras, antelope, and giraffes. Afterward, begin your drive back to Nairobi, arriving by early afternoon. You’ll be dropped off at your hotel or the airport, concluding your unforgettable 5-day Kenyan safari adventure.

    12 hours Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Mayfair Tours and Safaris

Tags

Multi-day Tours
Bus Tours
4WD Tours
DSA non-compliant
Zombie
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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