5 Days Kenya Wildlife Safari

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

Discover the breathtaking diversity of Kenya’s landscapes and wildlife on this 5-day safari through some of its most iconic parks: Hell’s Gate National Park, Lake Nakuru National Park, and the world-renowned Masai Mara National Reserve.

From the dramatic gorges and geothermal wonders of Hell’s Gate to the pink shores of Lake Nakuru and the Big Five splendor of the Mara, this safari offers a thrilling and immersive African wildlife experience. With your expert driver-guide, enjoy game drives in a private 4×4 Land Cruiser Jeep, optimal for wildlife viewing and comfort.

Safari Overview

• Tour Type: Private or small group safari

• Destinations: Hell’s Gate, Lake Naivasha, Lake Nakuru, Masai Mara

• Start/End: Nairobi – Nairobi

• Duration: 5 Days / 4 Nights

• Transport: Private 4×4 Land Cruiser Jeep with pop-up roof

• Key Highlights:

  • Walking and biking safari at Hell’s Gate

  • Pink flamingos and rhinos at Lake Nakuru

  • Full-day game drives in Masai Mara

  • Birdwatching and scenic views from Baboon Cliff

  • Optional upgrades to luxury lodges or budget camps

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Transfer from Nairobi to Lake Naivasha via Hell’s Gate National Park

Upon arrival in Nairobi (or after early breakfast at your hotel), meet your guide and drive to Hell’s Gate National Park, located near Lake Naivasha. Hell’s Gate offers a rare chance to walk or cycle among wildlife including giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, and gazelles—set against a backdrop of towering cliffs and geothermal activity.

Explore Fischer’s Tower and the Hell’s Gate Gorge, made famous by Disney’s “The Lion King” and Lara Croft: Tomb Raider.

Later, continue to Lake Naivasha, a freshwater lake known for its hippos, birds, and boat safaris. Check into your lodge for dinner and overnight.

Meal Plan: Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Great Rift Valley Lodge & Golf Resort
Optional: Upgrade to luxury lodge or downgrade to budget accommodation (price adjustment available)

Day 2: Lake Naivasha to Lake Nakuru National Park – Flamingo Paradise

After an early breakfast, depart for Lake Nakuru National Park, one of the most beautiful parks in Kenya and a top birdwatching destination. The park is famous for its vast flocks of pink flamingos that line the shores of the alkaline lake, as well as white and black rhinos, lions, Rothschild giraffes, leopards, and waterbucks.

Enjoy scenic views from Baboon Cliff, the best vantage point for panoramic views of the lake and flamingo colonies.

Arrive in time for lunch at your lodge, followed by an afternoon game drive through the park.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge
Optional: Upgrade to a more luxurious lodge or downgrade to a budget-friendly camp

Day 3: Lake Nakuru to Masai Mara – Scenic Drive & Wildlife Safari

Enjoy an early breakfast and drive south toward the world-famous Masai Mara National Reserve, passing scenic vistas of the Great Rift Valley and Maasai villages en route.

The Masai Mara is the northern extension of the Serengeti ecosystem and hosts one of the most incredible wildlife spectacles on Earth—the Great Wildebeest Migration (July–October). It’s also home to the Big Five—lion, leopard, elephant, rhino, and buffalo—all year round.

Arrive in time for lunch at your camp and enjoy your first afternoon game drive, where you may spot lions, cheetahs, giraffes, and herds of antelope on the golden savannah.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Amani Mara Camp
Optional: Upgrade or downgrade lodging as per your budget preferences

Day 4: Full-Day Safari in Masai Mara – Big Cats & Birdwatching

After breakfast, embark on a full-day safari across the diverse habitats of Masai Mara. With packed lunchboxes, explore the park’s plains, woodlands, and riverine forests in search of Africa’s most iconic animals.

The Masai Mara is known for its high density of predators—particularly lions, cheetahs, and leopards—and its impressive birdlife, with nearly 500 species recorded, including:

• 16 species of eagle

• Several species of vultures and falcons

• Bustards like the Kori bustard (Africa’s heaviest flying bird)

• Storks, sunbirds, and secretary birds

You may also spot cheetahs lounging on car roofs or hiding in the grass, and hippos and crocodiles along the Mara River.

Return to your lodge in the evening for a relaxed dinner and overnight stay.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Amani Mara Camp
Optional: Accommodation upgrades/downgrades available

Day 5: Sunrise Game Drive – Return to Nairobi

Rise early for a final sunrise game drive, when wildlife is most active and the lighting is perfect for photography. After the drive, return to camp for brunch and then begin your return journey to Nairobi.

Stop for lunch en route and arrive in Nairobi in the late afternoon. Drop-off at your hotel or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your onward flight.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch

What’s Included in the Safari Package:

• All park entrance fees

• Private 4×4 Land Cruiser with pop-up roof for unlimited game drives

• Services of a professional English-speaking safari guide

• Accommodation and meals as per itinerary

• Bottled drinking water during game drives

• Airport transfers

• Hell’s Gate biking or walking experience

• Lake Naivasha visit

• Daily game drives in Lake Nakuru and Masai Mara

Not Included:

• International flights & visas

• Personal expenses (souvenirs, tips, laundry)

• Optional activities such as Masai village visits, hot air balloon rides in Mara

• Drinks and extra meals not listed in the itinerary

• Travel insurance (highly recommended)

Optional Add-Ons:

• Hot Air Balloon Safari over Masai Mara with champagne breakfast

• Cultural visit to a Maasai village

• Boat safari on Lake Naivasha

• 1–2 day Nairobi city tour or Giraffe Centre visit