Explorist
  • Home
  • Top Attractions
  • Explore Canada
  • Ecology Check
  • Find Your Booking
  • Badge of Excellence
  • Africa,Nairobi

  • 5 days (approx.)

  • Pickup offered

  • Mobile ticket

5 Days of Pure Adventure: Maasai Mara, Lake Nakuru & Hell’s Gate

This safari is unique because it combines three of Kenya’s most iconic destinations in one compact, action-packed journey, giving travelers an experience that most itineraries spread across 7–10 days. Unlike typical safaris that focus only on game drives, this trip mixes classic wildlife encounters with active adventure—cycling and hiking in Hell’s Gate—so you explore the landscape up close, not just from a vehicle. You also get extraordinary wildlife diversity: the Big Cats and wildebeest of the Maasai Mara, flamingos and rhinos at Lake Nakuru, and cliff-dwelling animals in Hell’s Gate. The constantly changing scenery, from golden savannahs to shimmering lakes and dramatic gorges, keeps every day fresh and exciting. In short, it’s a fast, immersive, and unforgettable way to experience Kenya’s best.

What's Included

  • Private transportation
  • 4 nights’ accommodation in lodges or tented camps
  • Professional English-speaking driver/guide
  • Lunch (5)
  • All park entrance fees (Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru, Hell’s Gate)
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Dinner (4)
  • Breakfast (4)
  • 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 Point

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

Kindly let us know your pick-up point if the location is not captured by the system

Start time:

6:00 AM

What To Expect

    Day 1: From Nairobi to Maasai Mara National Reserve
  • Maasai Mara National Reserve

    Your safari adventure starts with an early morning pickup from your Nairobi hotel or airport. Following a brief orientation, you'll head to the famed Maasai Mara National Reserve. En route, you'll make a stop at the Great Rift Valley viewpoint to take in breathtaking panoramic views and capture some memorable photos. You'll arrive at your lodge or tented camp in the afternoon, allowing time for lunch and relaxation. In the late afternoon, embark on your first game drive in Maasai Mara, where you can spot elephants, lions, giraffes, and other iconic wildlife. Return to your accommodation for dinner and an overnight stay.

    Duration: 12 hours

    Admission Included: NOT_APPLICABLE

    • Day 2: Full Day Game Drive at Maasai Mara
  • Maasai Mara National Reserve

    After breakfast, embark on a full-day exploration of the expansive Maasai Mara ecosystem, complete with packed lunch boxes for a picnic amidst the bush. Your game drive will traverse rolling grasslands, providing an excellent opportunity to spot the iconic "Big Five" – lions, leopards, buffaloes, elephants, and rhinos – alongside cheetahs, hyenas, and a diverse array of birdlife. Depending on the season, you might witness the spectacular Great Migration, with millions of wildebeest and zebras crossing the Mara River. In the late afternoon, there's an optional cultural visit to a Maasai village, offering insights into their rich traditions. Conclude the day with dinner and an overnight stay at your lodge or camp, immersing yourself in the heart of the Mara.

    Duration: 12 hours

    Admission Included: NOT_APPLICABLE

    • Day 3: From Masai Mara to Nakuru national park
  • 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.

    Duration: 12 hours

    Admission Included: NOT_APPLICABLE

    • Day 4: From Nakuru to Hell's Gate and Lake Naivasha
  • Hell's Gate National Park

    After breakfast, venture to Hell's Gate National Park, a remarkable area where you can explore the landscape on foot or by bicycle amidst its wildlife. You'll have the chance to cycle through the gorge (optional), taking in the stunning scenery, geothermal vents, and unique rock formations. Following this, head to the picturesque Lake Naivasha for an optional boat tour, offering an opportunity to observe hippos and various aquatic bird species up close. Conclude your day with a relaxing evening at a lodge near the lake, complete with dinner and an overnight stay.

    Duration: 12 hours

    Admission Included: YES

    • Day 5: From Lake Naivasha to Nairobi

Additional Info

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 Hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

    • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 Hours before the experience’s start time.
    • If you cancel less than 24 Hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
    • Any changes made less than 24 Hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
    • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
    • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

Starting from

$1,684.00

Price varies by group size

Recently Viewed