5 Days Hell's Gate, Lake Nakuru, and Masai Mara Awesome Safari in Kenya

Day 1: Nairobi - Hell's Gate National Park

You start your safari by driving to Hell's Gate National Park. In the afternoon, depart to Lake Naivasha, which is the highest and the most beautiful of the Rift Valley lakes. Dinner and overnight at campsite or lodge.

• Accommodation (Comfort level): Great Rift Valley Lodge & Golf Resort

Day 2: Lake Nakuru National Park

Early morning pick up, then drive to Lake Nakuru National Park. Arrive in time for lunch then have an afternoon game drive. Dinner and overnight at campsite or lodge.

• Accommodation (Comfort level): Lake Nakuru Lodge or Flamingo Hill Tented Camp

Day 3: Lake Nakuru - Maasai Mara

An early morning drive to Maasai Mara National Reserve. Arrive in time for lunch then have an afternoon game drive. Dinner and overnight at campsite or lodge.

• Accommodation (Comfort level): Ilkeliani Camp or Basecamp Mara

Day 4: Maasai Mara

After breakfast, you have a full day game drive, with packed lunch provided. Dinner and overnight at campsite or lodge.

• Accommodation (Comfort level): Ilkeliani Camp or Basecamp Mara

Day 5: Maasai Mara - Nairobi

You wake up at 6:00 a.m. for a sunrise game drive. At 9:00 a.m., drive back to accommodation for brunch then depart to Nairobi. Lunch en-route and arrival in Nairobi in the late afternoon.

Hell's Gate National Park

Hell's Gate National Park lies to the south of Lake Naivasha in Kenya, North West of Nairobi. The park, which is mainly, comprised of savannah ecosystem harbors a wide variety of wildlife. There are over 100 species of birds in the park, including vultures, Verreaux's Eagles, augur buzzard and swifts. African buffalo, zebra, eland, hartebeest, Thomson's gazelle, and baboons are also common.

Lake Naivasha

Naivasha is yet another area popular for bird watching (over 400 species have been recorded). It is also a favorite weekend retreat for Nairobi residents, who come here to sail, water ski and fish. There are no crocodiles in the lake as the water is too cold for them, due to altitude but there are a number of hippos. Along the lakeshore, vineyards produce grapes for the country's fledgling wine industry.

Lake Nakuru

Across the equator, southwards of Bogoria, lies the rift valleys most famous Lake Nakuru. Known all over the world for its flamingos, it's alkaline and is recognized as being one of the natural wonders of the world.

Lake Nakuru is now a rhino sanctuary, harboring a population of over 40 black and over 60 white rhinos, but the flamingoes, of course, have always been the main attraction. At times, there may be almost two million flamingoes in the residence, forming a stunningly beautiful deep pink band around the edge of the lakeshore.

Masai Mara

Masai Mara holds on as one of the few places left on earth where wildlife still lives comparatively undisturbed, in the numbers that once roamed the plains and forests of Africa. As the northern tip of the vast Serengeti ecosystem, the Mara hosts the spectacular seasonal migration of many thousands of wildebeest, zebras, and attendant predators.

The reserve is well known for its black-manned lion, as well as its abundant resident wildlife and its one of the few places where it's possible to see the big five during a morning's game drive. Many of the cheetahs are so tame they seek shelter from the hot sun under one's vehicle and several even climb onto the roof to get a better view of prospective prey.

For the bird enthusiast, almost 500 species have been recorded: among these 16 species of eagle, plus many hawks and falcons, six species of vultures, eight species of storks four of bustard (including the Kori bustard, the world's heaviest flying bird), and nine species of sunbirds.

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During the tour, you will be provided with full-board meals, as well as unlimited water during the safaris. Upon booking, Spirit of Kenya will send you a form in which you will be able to indicate any dietary preference or restriction or any specific request you might have. They will then provide that information in advance to all the accommodations.

You also have the possibility to take a balloon safari in Maasai Mara Game Reserve, for an additional price.

• Game drives
• Excellent Toyota minivans or Land Cruisers with a pop-up roof and unlimited mileage
• All national parks entrances
• Camping fees and permits
• Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) airport transfers
• Donations to the local communities
• Full-board meals
• Unlimited water during the safaris
• 4 nights comfortable accommodation

• Airfare
• Country visas
• Government increase of taxes
• Items of personal interest like souvenirs or extra services / tours
• Tips (the industry recommends a guideline of 10 USD per person per day)

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• A reservation requires a deposit of 50% of the total price.
• The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
• The rest of the payment should be paid 30 days before arrival.