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5 Day Masai Mara, Nakuru & Naivasha Camping Safari

5 Day Masai Mara, Nakuru & Naivasha Camping Safari

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Overview

Enjoy a camping safari from Nairobi through four of Kenya’s most memorable landscapes: the Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru, Lake Naivasha and Hell’s Gate National Park. This 5-day itinerary includes two nights camping in the Masai Mara, game drives in the Mara and Lake Nakuru, a Lake Elementaita bird walk, a Lake Naivasha boat ride, Crescent Island, and a Hell’s Gate walking or cycling experience.

Masai Mara: Two nights near Kenya’s famous Big Five reserve, with an afternoon game drive and a full day of exploration.

Lake Nakuru: Afternoon game drive among rhinos, flamingos, buffaloes, leopards and Rift Valley viewpoints.

Lake Elementaita: A peaceful morning bird walk along the lake shores.

Lake Naivasha: Boat ride among hippos and birdlife, plus a guided Crescent Island walk.

Hell’s Gate National Park: Explore dramatic gorges, cliffs and geothermal scenery on foot or by bicycle.

Camping: Stay in dome tents at selected campsites, with camping equipment and shared facilities.

Great Migration season: Travel between July and October for possible migration encounters, subject to wildlife movements.

Itinerary

Masai Mara National Reserve
Day 1: Nairobi to Masai Mara — Rift Valley Views to Open Plains

Depart Nairobi early and travel through the Great Rift Valley to the Masai Mara. Stop at a scenic viewpoint, check in, enjoy lunch and set out on an afternoon game drive.

Lenchada Tourist Camp, canvas tents
Lunch and dinner
Day 2: Full-Day Masai Mara Game Drive — Follow Your Curiosity

Spend a full day on game drives in the Masai Mara. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the reserve and search for the Big Five, predators, grazers, and birdlife.

Lenchada Tourist Camp, canvas tents
Breakfast, picnic lunch and dinner
Nakuru
Day 3: Masai Mara to Lake Nakuru — Rhino Country and Rift Valley Scenery

After an optional Maasai village visit, depart the Masai Mara for Lake Nakuru. Enjoy lunch en route and set out on an afternoon game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park.

Budget hotel or camp
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Lake Elementaita
Lake Naivasha
Day 4: Lake Elementaita to Lake Naivasha — Birdlife, Water and Wilderness

Enjoy a morning bird walk along Lake Elementaita, then drive to Lake Naivasha for a leisurely morning at your lakeside accommodation. After lunch, enjoy a boat ride and Crescent Island visit.

Lakeside camp or hotel
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Hell’s Gate National Park
Nairobi
Day 5: Hell’s Gate National Park to Nairobi — Active Safari and Return

After breakfast, visit Hell’s Gate National Park for an optional guided walking or cycling safari. Enjoy a picnic lunch before returning to Nairobi.

No overnight stay
Breakfast and picnic lunch
Wildlife

Wildlife Experience


Key reserves, habitats, and wildlife encounters on this safari route

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The ideal months for wildlife viewing and safari experiences in East Africa

Inclusions

Transport in a safari-customised 4×4 vehicle with pop-up roof.

Professional English-speaking safari guide.

Two nights’ camping accommodation in the Masai Mara area.

One night’s accommodation in Nakuru.

One night’s budget lakeside accommodation at Lake Naivasha.

Meals as listed in the itinerary.

Afternoon game drive in the Masai Mara on Day 1.

Full-day game drive in the Masai Mara on Day 2.

Afternoon game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park on Day 3.

Bird walk along Lake Elementaita on Day 4.

Lake Naivasha boat ride and Crescent Island visit on Day 4.

Hell’s Gate National Park visit on Day 5.

Applicable park and reserve entrance fees for confirmed activities.

Bottled drinking water during game drives.

Applicable government taxes and statutory levies.

Exclude

International flights to and from Nairobi.

Kenya visa or applicable travel documentation costs.

Travel insurance and medical evacuation.

Optional Maasai village cultural visit.

Optional bicycle hire in Hell’s Gate National Park.

Optional guided walking or cycling safari, where not included in park arrangements.

Optional hot-air balloon safari.

Beverages other than bottled water, including soft drinks and alcohol.

Tips and gratuities for guides, drivers or camp staff.

Personal items, souvenirs and additional snacks.

Additional accommodation, upgrades or services outside the confirmed itinerary.

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