6 Days, 5 Nights Hell’s Gate, L. Nakuru, & Masai Mara Itinerary with Quote
Our 6 Days, 5 Nights Hell’s Gate, L. Nakuru, and Masai Mara itinerary showcase Kenya’s beauty, one of the most popular vacation destinations in the world. Kenya has everything from open plains where wild animals roam free to dense forests and deserts to white sandy beaches .
We have designed the 6 Days, 5 Nights Masai Mara itinerary with Hell’s Gate and Lake Nakuru to take you on a journey from Nairobi to these great attractions. Hells Gate National Park is a small, scenic attraction ideal for animal viewing and hiking. It is in Naivasha, a 90-minute drive from Nairobi.
Some wildlife you might see include zebras, antelopes, gazelles, hyenas, and buffaloes. There are also over 100 bird species recorded here. You might also want to know that the setting for the movie Lion King, especially pride rock, is modeled after this park. Another popular film, Tomb Raider, featuring Angelina Jolie, was shot here.
Lake Nakuru National Park is another must-see attraction on this circuit. The lake is home to millions of flamingos; on any given morning, it is transformed into a sea of pink. It is also home to some of the biggest herds of black and white rhinos, lions, leopards, buffalos, and giraffes.
The Masai Mara National Reserve, the star attraction of this 6-day safari adventure, does not require an introduction. It is home to the 8th wonder of the world, the great wildebeest migration. The reserve has hundreds of animal species roaming its plains and birds within its ecosystem.
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The Summarized, 6 Days, 5 Nights Hell’s Gate, L. Nakuru, and Masai Mara Safari Itinerary
| Safari Details | Highlights |
|---|---|
| Day 1 | JKIA Pickup, Transfer to Hell’s Gate, & Cycling Safari Overnight at Lake Naivasha Country Club |
| Day 2 | Game Drives at Lake Nakuru National Park Overnight at Lake Nakuru Lodge |
| Day 3 | Transfer to Masai Mara & Afternoon Game Drive at Masai Mara Overnight at Mara Maisha Camp |
| Day 4 | Full-Day Game Drive at Masai Mara National Reserve with Packed Lunch Overnight at Mara Maisha Camp |
| Day 5 | Morning Game Drive, Maasai Village, & Afternoon Game Drive Overnight at Mara Maisha Camp |
| Day 6 | Morning Game Drive & Transfer to Nairobi |
| Items Included | Pickups & Dropoffs, Cycling at Hell’s Gate, Game Drives at Nakuru, Game Drives at Masai Mara, Visit a Maasai Village, 4×4 Safari Land Cruiser, Full-Board Accommodation, and More |
| Items Excluded | Visas, Money Transfer Fee, Hot Air Balloon Ride, Flights, Tips, and Personal Expenses |
| Safari Price | Per Person Sharing Based on 2 Pax from USD 1788 |
The Detailed, 5 Nights, 6 Days Safari to Hell’s Gate, Lake Nakuru, & Masai Mara Itinerary
Now that you have an idea of what this Hell’s Gate National Park, Lake Nakuru National Park Masai Mara itinerary entails, let’s look at what to expect during this tour.
Day 1: Pickup from Nairobi, Transfer to Hell’s Gate, & Cycling Safaris
You will find your designated tour guide waiting for you at JKIA upon your arrival to welcome you to Kenya. The guide will brief you about the tour, welcome you to your exclusive 4×4 safari land cruiser, and transfer you to Hell’s Gate National Park.
The first stop for the day is Hells Gate National Park in Naivasha, roughly a 90-minute drive on smooth roads. Going by road is an excellent way to catch a glimpse of Kenya’s rural areas like the Great Rift Valley. On arrival at Hells Gate National Park, you will explore and look for the various attractions while cycling.
Hells Gate is one of the few parks where walking and cycling safaris are allowed. You will quickly realize how rewarding it is to walk in the wide-open spaces, breathe in the fresh air, and encounter friendly animals as they graze unperturbed.
You can also take a hike to the famous gorges. Your first encounter will be with the 25 meters long Fischer’s Tower, and if you dare, you can attempt to climb it. Next, you will walk along the 24km long Ol Njorowa Gorge, which meanders its way through the park.
Prominent features include hot water springs, and caves, all leading to a dead-end known as ‘the devil’s bedroom.’ The exit will be through the ‘devil’s kitchen’ and out through the ‘devil’s mouth.’ It is safe to say that Hells Gate is a unique adventure.
After the exhilarating walk through the park, you will head for hotel check-in, take lunch, and rest in the afternoon. If you still have energy, our safari guide can take you to Lake Naivasha for a board safari. This safari is usually combined with a walking safari at Crescent Island and will only cost you an additional USD 50 Per Person
Day 2: Transfer to Lake Nakuru & Game Drives at Lake Nakuru National Park
Our safari guide will pick you up early for this part of the trip. The drive from Lake Naivasha to Lake Nakuru is only 1.5-hr. You should be in this park by 8.30 am, ready for your morning game drive.
In the early morning, the lake is a sea of pink, covered by flamingos. Undoubtedly this is one of the most beautiful sights you will ever see. Be sure to take as many pictures as possible. If you look closely, you will discover other species of birds in the lake.
After enjoying the lake and the birds, you will move on to the rest of the park. Lake Nakuru has the right balance of wild animals; you will find the hunters and the hunted. The density of white and black rhinos is relatively high here.
There are also plenty of lions, buffaloes, zebras, and giraffes. After exploring the park for the better part of the morning, you will head to the hotel for check-in and lunch. The safari guide will take you for one last game drive in this park until dusk in the afternoon.
Day 3: Transfer to Masai Mara & Afternoon Game Drive at the Reserve
The 6 Days, 5 Nights Masai Mara Itinerary with Hell’s Gate and Lake Nakuru now takes you to Masai Mara. You will have breakfast and then start this drive. The distance from Lake Nakuru to Masai Mara is about 4 hours, arriving early in the afternoon.
You will check in at the camp, take lunch, and relax for a few hours. Later, our professional safari guide will pick you up and head to the reserve for a late afternoon game drive until sunset.
Day 4: Full-Day Game Drive at Masai Mara National Reserve with Packed Lunch
This is probably the day you have been looking forward to in this 6 Days Masai Mara safari package . The Masai Mara will entice you with its sights and sounds. You will hear animals howling, birds chirping and the mighty Mara River flowing across the savannah bringing life to the park.
Your day starts with breakfast, after which your driver-guide will pick you up for a full-day game drive. Since you will not be returning to the lodge for lunch, your guide will have planned for the hotel to prepare a packaged lunch.
The drive will start slowly, allowing you time to view the animals as they graze quietly. Your guide is quite knowledgeable about the different species of animals; do not hesitate to ask any questions you might have.
In the morning, we expect that you will have encountered most animals- elephants, cheetahs, buffaloes, hyenas, giraffes, the elusive leopard, and the jungle king himself.
Your guide will choose a scenic spot by the Mara River for lunch. The flowing water will soothe you as you eat in this postcard setting. A hippo will occasionally pop out from under the water, so ensure your camera is nearby.
After lunch and some refreshing cold drinks, you will return to another part of the park to continue exploring, returning to your lodge at dusk. It has been a long, exciting day, and you are probably tired. You will have time to freshen up and swim a few laps before dinner.
Day 5: Optional Hot Air Balloon Ride/Morning Game Drive, Maasai Village Visit, & Afternoon Game Drive
Your 6 Days Masai Mara safari with Hell’s Gate and Lake Nakuru will see you enjoy the second full-day game drive at Mara after breakfast. The day follows the same routine as day 4, but expect to experience this reserve in a new way.
Alternatively, you can start the morning with a balloon safari followed by a full-day game drive. A balloon safari is one of the most exciting ways of doing a Masai Mara safari from the air.
Our guide will pick you up and drop you at the meeting point for the balloon safari. Here you will have some coffee while waiting for the balloon to be prepared. After boarding, the balloon will start going up. The view here is magnificent, and you can see as far as your eyes can.
Herds of elephants will look like specks, and the meandering Mara River will be shining from down below. The balloon will follow the whims of the wind, going where the wind says. The balloon safari will take about an hour; you will know it’s over when your pilot starts descending.
As the exhilarating ride ends, a sumptuous champagne breakfast will be served. After breakfast, your guide will pick you up for a game drive for a full-day game drive. You will only head to the hotel in the evening.
Day 6: Morning Game Drive, Visit a Maasai Village, & Transfer to Nairobi
Our 6 Days best Masai Mara safari packages with Hell’s Gate National Park and Lake Nakuru National Park come to an end today. After breakfast, you will have time to pack up your bags, which your guide will help you load into the vehicle.
You will then leave the park, but not before you go on one last game drive. The park is usually busy in the morning, and you might catch some last-minute action. At around 10.30 am, the guide will drive out of the park and head to a Maasai village.
This is a great chance to interact with a tribe that stubbornly holds on to its culture, even in the face of modernization. You will have the opportunity to see the inside of their traditional huts and watch and learn how to make their fantastic beadwork.
The young Masaai men will be happy to teach you their signature jump, so jump in! From here, your safari guide will start the long trip to Nairobi with a stopover at Narok town for lunch. You will be at JKIA at around 4-5 pm for your international flight.
Items Included in the 6 Days Masai Mara Safari Itinerary with Hell’s Gate & L. Nakuru Price
- Airport pick-ups and drop-offs
- A private, well-versed tour guide, Kenyan and multilingual
- Round-trip transport to all attractions and destinations as per the itinerary
- Full-board accommodation during the safari
- Bottled mineral drinking water during the safari
- Cycling at Hell’s Gate National Park on day 1
- Game drives at Lake Nakuru National Park on day 2
- Afternoon game drive at Masai Mara on day 3
- Full-day game drive at Masai Mara on days 4 & 5
- Morning game drive at Masai Mara on day 6
- Visit a Maasai village on day 6
- Lunch at Narok town on day 6
- Transfer to JKIA on day 6
Items Excluded from the 6 Days Kenya Safari Price
- Pre-travel expenses (e.g., passports and visas)
- Travel insurance
- Costs such as baggage fees, laundry charges, luxury drinks such as champagne, etc.
- Tips and gratuities
- Money transfer fee
- Hot air balloon at USD 450 Per Person
- Lake Naivasha & Crescent Island Safari at USD 50 Per Person
- Easter, Christmas, & New Year Supplements of USD 50 Per Person Per Night
The Price Per Person for 6 Days, 5 Nights Hell’s Gate, L. Nakuru, & Masai Mara Safari
| Travel Dates/Months | Safari Price Per Person – Based on 2 Pax |
|---|---|
| 2nd Jan – 31st March 2023 | USD 2123 |
| 1st April – 31st May 2023 | USD 1788 |
| 1st June – 30th June 2023 | USD 1908 |
| 1st July – 31st Oct 2023 | USD 2665 |
| 1st Nov – 20th Dec 2023 | USD 2003 |
| 21st Dec 2023 – 1st Jan 2024 | USD 2655 |
Hell’s Gate, L. Nakuru, & Masai Mara Safari Itinerary FAQs
At MasaiMaraSafari.in, we strive to make your experience in Kenya as magical as possible. You can find out more about Kenya safari from our FAQs section below.
1. Which is the best month to visit Masai Mara?
The best month to visit the reserve would be between July and October, when the wildebeest migration occurs. This is when millions of wildebeest will cross from the Serengeti into the Masai Mara.
It is also possible to visit the Mara at any other time of the year and still have a wonderful safari. This is because the park has many wild animals roaming its plains all year round.
2. What is the best time of year to go to Kenya?
The best time of year to go to Kenya will depend highly on where you are going and the activities you intend to do. That said, generally, the months of April to June will be the wettest, but game drives are still rewarding.
The other months of the year are ideal for visiting Kenya, and you will be able to undertake most activities even with light showers.
3. Is it dangerous to travel to Kenya?
No. It is not dangerous to travel to Kenya. Kenya has been a recipient of terrorist attacks in the past, but this should not put you off. These attacks are mostly isolated and happen far away from places you might visit, such as the Masai Mara.
The government has also been working extra hard to ensure that Kenya is safe.
4. How do you get to Masai Mara?
There are two main ways of going to Mara from Nairobi with a Masai Mara itinerary. This is by road or by air. If you are going by air, upon arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, we will transfer you to Wilson Airport, where most Mara flights depart.
We will transfer you to a custom-made safari land cruiser if you go by road. A road transfer takes about 5-6 hours.
5. Where do you fly to Masai Mara?
The Mara has several airstrips you can fly depending on where you stay. The airstrips are located in different parts of the park, covering most lodges and camps.
Your flight will land at the airstrip that is nearest to your hotel. Most lodges or camps will be within 30 minutes of an airstrip. You will find your designated driver waiting for you.
6. How do you get to Masai Mara from India?
From India , you will take any number of flights operated by Kenya Airways or by Air India. These depart from various Indian cities such as Mumbai and New Delhi. We will transfer you to Wilson Airport on arrival in Nairobi to take the 45-minute flight to Masai Mara.
Alternatively, you can go to the Masai Mara by road, which takes about 5-6 hours.
7. What injections do I need for Kenya?
You will need a Yellow Fever vaccine to return to India from Kenya. Hence, you should ensure you get this vaccine in India at least ten days before your travel date. This is typically conducted in many government hospitals, and a yellow fever card will be issued to you.
Another precaution that you need to take is that of Malaria. Again, your doctor should be able to advise you on the best care to carry. Wearing long-sleeved shirts and applying a repellent is helpful, especially in the evenings.
You will also need a Covid-19 vaccination certificate or a negative PCR test done 72 hours before travel.
8. What month is the wildebeest migration?
The wildebeest migration takes place between July and October every year. The start date of the migration is not fixed; believe it or not, the wildebeests rely on various factors, such as the smell of rain, to know when to start moving!
Generally speaking, by July, the migration will have started in earnest, and this goes on until late October.
9. Is December a good time to visit Masai Mara?
Yes. December is an excellent time to for 6 days Masai Mara safari with Hell’s Gate and Lake Nakuru National Parks. At this time, the short rains of October will have died down, leaving the park green and beautiful. This time of the year also sees a lot of births, and there will be many little ones walking about.
Celebrating the holidays and New Year in the jungle is also quite extraordinary with your family or friends .
