kenya budget camping safaris 4 Days Masai Mara & Lake Naivasha/Hellsgate
$940.00$895.00
This safari features Maasai Mara National Reserve. The safari departs Nairobi in the morning and involves a drive down to the floor of the Rift Valley, making a stop at view point to see the escarpment and the awesome sight of the valley and the features therein.
ell’s Gate National Park is located in the southern part of Kenya just northwest of Nairobi. The national park encompasses an area of 26.35 square miles (68.25 sq km).
A smaller gorge trails away from Central Tower and leads to an area of hot springs. The springs are hot enough to cause burns. There are two extinct volcanoes known as Olkaria and Hobley’s found within the park boundaries. The wildlife numbers are smaller, but the variety of wildlife is abundant. Some of the predator species include lion, leopard, hyena, serval, and cheetah. Other popular species include zebra, eland, buffalo, hartebeest, klipspringer, reedbuck, hyraxes, and Thomson’s gazelle.
Experience the features Maasai Mara National Reserve. The safari departs Nairobi in the morning and involves a drive down to the floor of the Rift Valley, making a stop at view point to see the escarpment and the awesome sight of the valley and the features therein.
ell’s Gate National Park is located in the southern part of Kenya just northwest of Nairobi. The national park encompasses an area of 26.35 square miles (68.25 sq km).
A smaller gorge trails away from Central Tower and leads to an area of hot springs. The springs are hot enough to cause burns. There are two extinct volcanoes known as Olkaria and Hobley’s found within the park boundaries. The wildlife numbers are smaller, but the variety of wildlife is abundant. Some of the predator species include lion, leopard, hyena, serval, and cheetah. Other popular species include zebra, eland, buffalo, hartebeest, klipspringer, reedbuck, hyraxes, and Thomson’s gazelle.
Day 1. Nairobi - Masai Mara
Driving distance from Nairobi to Masai Mara: 275 km (5/6 hrs). Your 3-days Masai Mara safari from Nairobi starts with a pick up from your hotel at 07.30 am. You are then driven across the Great Rift Valley Floor into the Masai Mara National Reserve with its spectacular concentration of wildlife and outstanding scenery. You'll arrive in time for a buffet lunch at the lodge. It is now the time to discover this hidden gem with an afternoon guided game drive to spot the 'Big Five'. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight at Mara Chui Luxury Camp
(Meals included: Lunch and dinner).
Day 2. Masai Mara Full Day.
You have an option to wake up to an early morning hot air balloon safari climaxed by champagne bush breakfast. Alternatively, head out for a guided morning and afternoon wildlife game spotting drives in this Kenya's finest game sanctuary, the world's top wildlife park for a high concentration of lions and other unique wildlife species, or a full day guided tour. Guest can choose what is best for themselves.
Overnight at Masai Mara Chui Luxury Camp(Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner).
Optional Masai Mara tour activities:
-Visiting a local Maasai village for a cultural Maasai tour at US$ 20 per person
-Hot air balloon safari ride: US$ 450 per person
Day 3. Masai Mara - Lake Naivasha
Morning game drive at Masai Mara. After breakfast drive to Lake Naivasha, with a lunch enroute. All meals and overnight at a Budget hotel / Camp around the lake. An optional boat ride is available at Lake Naivasha to view Hippos as well as sport fishing at an extra cost paid directly.
Day 4 Hellsgate - Nairobi
Early breakfast then drive a short distance on to Hell’s Gate national park for a walking tour. Located in Naivasha area, this is one of the lowland parks in the country which you can walk through. The looming cliffs and the Hell’s Gate gorge itself are spectacular and home to a variety of birds and animals such as zebra, baboons, Thomson gazelle, antelope, cheater, and leopards. Another main attraction is the Fischer’s Tower 25-m high calcium of volcanic rock. The Olkaria Geothermal power station, which uses one of the hottest sources of energy in the world, is also a spectacular site, with plumes of steam rising into the air. Drive to Nairobi later in the afternoon where you arrive at around 16:00pm. On arrival you will be dropped back at your city hotel.
Tour cost includes:
-Guarantee price; Guarantee departure
-Ground transport in a safari van with pop up roof for game viewing, photography and touring
-Full board accommodation whilst on safari
-Meal plan as described, B=Breakfast, L=Lunch and D=Dinner
-Accommodation in double/twin/triple room sharing
-All park entrance fees to include government taxes
-Service of an English speaking professional driver/guide
-Game drives as detailed in the itinerary
-Start and end in Nairobi
Tour price excludes:
-Tips
-Laundry
-Drinks
-International flights
-Visas
-Items of a personal nature
-Optional activities and any other extras not detailed in the above itinerary
