5-Day Masai Mara L Nakuru Hell's Gate & Amboseli Safari

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Nairobi Hotel/Airport - Masai Mara National Reserve

Your safari begins with an early morning pick-up from your hotel or the airport in Nairobi. Drive through the scenic Great Rift Valley, stopping at a viewpoint to admire the breathtaking landscape. Continue to Masai Mara, arriving in time for lunch at your midrange camp or lodge.

After a short rest, embark on an afternoon game drive, exploring the vast plains in search of lions, elephants, cheetahs, leopards, and other wildlife. Witness the Mara’s incredible biodiversity as the sun sets over the savannah. Return to camp for dinner and an overnight stay.

NoteL: You can customize the itinerary to fit your preference.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve

Best Time To Visit June to October (For general wildlife viewing) and July or August to October (For wildebeest migration)

High Season June to October and December to March

Best Weather June to October (Sunny, but not too hot)

Wildlife in Masai Mara NR

ElephantCommon

GiraffeCommon

LionCommon

CheetahCommon

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

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BuffaloCommon

HippoCommon

HyenaCommon

LeopardOccasional

Black RhinoRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Giraffe Hills Mara Camp

• Budget tented camp bordering Masai Mara NR without fences

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Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Game Viewing Activities

After an early breakfast, set out for a full-day game drive in Masai Mara, Kenya’s most famous reserve. Venture deep into the park, following the tracks of the Big Five – lion, elephant, buffalo, leopard, and rhino. If traveling during the migration season from July to October, you may witness thousands of wildebeests and zebras crossing the Mara River, a breathtaking spectacle of nature.

Enjoy a picnic lunch in the wild, surrounded by the untamed beauty of the reserve. In the afternoon, continue exploring different areas of the park, searching for elusive predators, herds of elephants, and grazing antelopes.

As the sun begins to set, visit a Masai village for a cultural experience. Learn about their traditions, way of life, and enjoy their energetic traditional dances. Engage with the locals, explore their homesteads, and understand their deep connection with nature.

Return to camp for dinner and unwind by the campfire before retiring for the night.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve

Accommodation:

Giraffe Hills Mara Camp

• Budget tented camp bordering Masai Mara NR without fences

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Masai Mara - L Nakuru National Park

After breakfast, depart for Lake Nakuru National Park, a drive of approximately 5 hours. Arrive in time for lunch and check in at your lodge or camp.

In the afternoon, embark on a game drive in search of Lake Nakuru’s famous black and white rhinos, Rothschild’s giraffes, Cape buffaloes, zebras, and baboons. Along the shores of the lake, spot thousands of flamingos and other bird species. Keep an eye out for leopards and tree-climbing lions in the acacia woodlands. Return to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Lake Nakuru National Park

Best Time To Visit June to February (Best for wildlife viewing; little rain)

High Season July to February (The park gets very busy)

Best Weather June to February (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Lake Nakuru NP

GiraffeCommon

White RhinoCommon

BuffaloCommon

ZebraCommon

HippoCommon

Black RhinoOccasional

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LionOccasional

LeopardOccasional

HyenaOccasional

ElephantNone

CheetahNone

WildebeestNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Lanet Matfam Resort

• Budget hotel located less than 1hr drive from Lake Nakuru NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Lake Nakuru (Lanet Matfarm) - Hell's Gate National Park - Amboseli National Park

Enjoy an early breakfast before heading to Hell’s Gate National Park, a unique destination known for its dramatic scenery and adventure-filled experiences. Here, you can choose to cycle or walk among freely roaming wildlife, offering an up-close encounter with zebras, giraffes, warthogs, and antelopes. Marvel at the towering cliffs, deep gorges, and geothermal hot springs that make this park a geological wonder. Take a guided walk through Hell’s Gate Gorge, where you’ll see striking rock formations shaped by volcanic activity over centuries.

After a short tour, begin your journey to Amboseli National Park, enjoying scenic landscapes along the way. Stop for lunch en route before continuing to Amboseli. Arrive in the evening and check in at your lodge or camp, where a warm dinner awaits. Unwind and take in the breathtaking views of Mount Kilimanjaro in the distance. Rest and prepare for the next day’s thrilling wildlife encounters in one of Kenya’s most iconic parks.

Main Destination:

Hell’S Gate National Park

Best Time To Visit June to February (Little rain)

High Season The park is rarely busy

Best Weather June to February (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Hell’s Gate NP

GiraffeCommon

BuffaloCommon

ZebraCommon

LeopardVery Rare

CheetahVery Rare

HyenaRare

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ElephantNone

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

LionNone

WildebeestNone

HippoNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Little Amanya Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located just outside Amboseli NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Amboseli NP Game Viewing - Nairobi Airport/Hotel

Wake up early for a sunrise game drive, the perfect time to capture Amboseli’s wildlife as the first light illuminates Mount Kilimanjaro. Watch as elephants roam freely, lions stir from their rest, and cheetahs prepare for the day’s hunt. This is also an ideal time for photography, with golden light enhancing the beauty of the landscape.

After the morning drive, enjoy a picnic lunch in the park, surrounded by the breathtaking scenery and the sounds of nature. Continue with an afternoon game drive, making the most of your last hours in Amboseli, searching for any animals you may have missed earlier.

At 4:00 pm, exit the park and begin your journey back to Nairobi. Arrive in the evening, where you will be dropped off at your hotel or the airport, concluding an unforgettable 5-day safari adventure with Gemfinders Safaris.

Main Destination:

Amboseli National Park

Best Time To Visit June to October and January to February

High Season December to March and July to October (Busy)

Best Weather June to September and January to February (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Amboseli NP

ElephantAbundant

GiraffeCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

HippoCommon

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HyenaCommon

LionOccasional

CheetahOccasional

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

LeopardRare to None

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.