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5-Day Hell’s Gate NP, Lake Nakuru NP & Masai Mara NR Budget Tour
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Overview
Embark on an exciting 5-day Kenya safari combining adventure, wildlife and stunning landscapes at Hell’s Gate National Park, Lake Nakuru National Park and the world-famous Maasai Mara National Reserve.
Your adventure begins with a scenic journey through the Great Rift Valley to Hell’s Gate National Park, where you can experience Kenya’s unique landscape on a walking or cycling safari. Explore dramatic cliffs, gorges and geothermal scenery while getting closer to nature in an active and memorable way.
Continue to Lake Nakuru National Park for exciting game drives through one of Kenya’s renowned wildlife areas. The park offers opportunities to see rhinos, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, lions and other wildlife, together with beautiful views of the lake and surrounding escarpments.
The highlight of your safari is Maasai Mara National Reserve. Spend time exploring its vast grasslands on game drives in search of lions, elephants, leopards, cheetahs, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras and wildebeest. Depending on the season, you may also witness the spectacular Great Migration. An optional Maasai cultural visit can provide an opportunity to learn more about local traditions and daily life.
With comfortable budget accommodation, guided game drives and a carefully planned itinerary, this 5-day safari offers an excellent way to experience Kenya’s wildlife and landscapes while keeping the journey affordable.
Trip highlights
- Hell’s Gate National Park
- Cycling & walking safari
- Lake Nakuru wildlife
- Maasai Mara game drives
- Big Five wildlife viewing
- Maasai cultural experience
- Great Rift Valley scenery
Day by day
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Day 1
Nairobi – Hell’s Gate National Park
Depart Nairobi in the morning and drive through the scenic Great Rift Valley to Hell’s Gate National Park. After arrival, enjoy a walking or cycling safari through the park, exploring its dramatic cliffs, gorges and geothermal landscapes. Later, proceed to your accommodation for dinner and overnight.
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Day 2
Hell’s Gate – Lake Nakuru
After breakfast, enjoy some more time exploring Hell’s Gate before departing for Lake Nakuru National Park. Arrive for lunch and enjoy an afternoon game drive. Look out for rhinos, giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, lions and other wildlife before returning to your accommodation.
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Day 3
Lake Nakuru – Maasai Mara
Enjoy an early morning game drive at Lake Nakuru before breakfast and departure for Maasai Mara. Travel through the scenic countryside and arrive at the Mara in time for lunch. In the afternoon, head out for your first game drive across the vast savannah plains.
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Day 4
Full-Day Maasai Mara
Spend the entire day exploring Maasai Mara with morning and afternoon game drives. Search for the Big Five and other wildlife, including lions, elephants, leopards, cheetahs, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras and wildebeest. An optional Maasai village visit can be arranged.
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Day 5
Maasai Mara – Nairobi
Start with an early morning game drive to enjoy the Mara at its most active. Return for breakfast, check out and begin your journey back to Nairobi. Arrive in the afternoon, marking the end of your safari.
What's included
- Transport in a safari vehicle
- Professional English-speaking safari guide
- Park entry fees
- 4 nights budget accommodation
- Meals as specified
- Game drives
- Bottled drinking water
- Nairobi pick-up and drop-off
Not included
- International & domestic flights
- Visa fees
- Travel insurance
- Tips & gratuities
- Personal expenses
- Alcoholic & soft drinks
- Optional activities
- Maasai village fees, if applicable
