Budget SafariMasai Mara Tour
from$450
★★★★★ 4.8
Naivasha, Nakuru & Hell’s Gate Active Escape
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Duration4 Days / 3 Nights
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Group sizePrivate · 2–7
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Activity levelEasy
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AccommodationMid-Range Lodge
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Best timeYear-round
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DestinationsLake Naivasha & Hell’s Gate & Lake Nakuru
About this safari
A fun, active Rift Valley week for families — cycle and walk among wildlife in Hell’s Gate, a hippo boat safari on Lake Naivasha, and the flamingos and rhino of Lake Nakuru.
A fun, active Rift Valley week for families — cycle and walk among wildlife in Hell’s Gate, a hippo boat safari on Lake Naivasha, and the flamingos and rhino of Lake Nakuru.
Cycle & walk in Hell’s Gate
Boat safari among hippos
Flamingos & rhino at Nakuru
Great for active families
Your itinerary
A guide to your journey — we’ll fine-tune every day around you.
Day1
Arrive in Nairobi → Lake Naivasha & Hell’s Gate
🍽 Lunch · Dinner 🏕 Loldia House
Arrive in Nairobi → Lake Naivasha & Hell’s Gate
🍽 Lunch · Dinner 🏕 Loldia House
Karibu! On arrival you are met by your safari specialist and travel on to Lake Naivasha & Hell’s Gate. A freshwater Rift Valley lake fringed with fever trees, Naivasha is birdlife heaven and the gateway to Hell’s Gate — the only park where you can cycle and walk among zebra, giraffe and gorges.
Day2
Exploring Lake Naivasha & Hell’s Gate
🍽 Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner 🏕 Loldia House
Exploring Lake Naivasha & Hell’s Gate
🍽 Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner 🏕 Loldia House
A freshwater Rift Valley lake fringed with fever trees, Naivasha is birdlife heaven and the gateway to Hell’s Gate — the only park where you can cycle and walk among zebra, giraffe and gorges. A full day to explore at your own pace, with morning and late-afternoon game drives when the wildlife is most active.
Day3
Travel to Lake Nakuru
🍽 Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner 🏕 Lake Nakuru Lodge
Travel to Lake Nakuru
🍽 Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner 🏕 Lake Nakuru Lodge
Today you journey on to Lake Nakuru. A jewel of the Rift Valley, Lake Nakuru is famous for its flamingo-pink shoreline and as one of the best places in Kenya to see both black and white rhino, with tree-climbing lions and Rothschild’s giraffe alongside.
Day4
Departure
🍽 Breakfast
Departure
🍽 Breakfast
After a final breakfast, transfer to the airport for your onward flight — or extend with a beach finale (just ask). We say kwaheri until your next adventure.
Where you’ll travel
Nairobi → Lake Naivasha & Hell’s Gate → Lake Nakuru
Nairobi
Lake Naivasha & Hell’s Gate
Lake Nakuru
Your lodges & camps
Every property on this safari has its own page on our site — explore the rooms, amenities and gallery before you travel.
Lodge
Lake Naivasha & Hell’s Gate · Nights 1–2
Loldia House
★★★★
A charming colonial farmhouse on the shores of Lake Naivasha.
🍽 Full board📶 Wi-Fi🛁 En-suite🏊 Pool🌄 Scenic views
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Lodge
Lake Nakuru · Night 3
Lake Nakuru Lodge
★★★★
Comfortable lodge overlooking the flamingo-fringed lake and rhino sanctuary.
🍽 Full board📶 Wi-Fi🛁 En-suite🏊 Pool🍴 Restaurant
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🏡 We work with 40+ lodges & camps across East Africa — every one featured here on our site, never an outside link. Browse all accommodation →
What’s included
✓ Included
- All park & conservancy entrance fees
- Accommodation as specified
- All meals on safari as specified (B/L/D)
- Private 4×4 game drives with an expert local guide
- Drinking water on safari
- All government taxes & levies
- Airport meet-and-greet & transfers
✕ Not included
- International flights to/from East Africa
- Visas & travel insurance
- Gratuities for guides & camp staff
- Premium drinks & champagne
- Personal expenses & laundry
- Optional activities (balloon safari, gorilla permits where not stated)
Dates & prices
Join one of our guaranteed group departures below — or ask us to run this safari privately on any date you choose.
🛡 A flexible deposit secures any departure. Each set departure has limited spaces — once a date fills it closes, so the most popular dates go first.
DepartsReturnsAvailabilityPrice (per person)
Sat 1 Aug 2026
Tue 4 Aug 2026
Guaranteed departure2 of 8 spots left
Last minute $1,550 $1,400
Book by 18 Jul
Sat 1 Aug 2026 – Tue 4 Aug 2026
- 👥 2 of 8 spots left
- 🛏 Private group · 2–7 guests · full board
- 🛡 A flexible deposit secures your seat; balance due before travel (card · PayPal · M-Pesa)
- ✦ Last minute price — save $150 per person (book by 18 Jul 2026)
from$1,400per person
Inquire about this departure →
Sat 12 Sep 2026
Tue 15 Sep 2026
Guaranteed departure3 of 8 spots left
$1,550
Sat 12 Sep 2026 – Tue 15 Sep 2026
- 👥 3 of 8 spots left
- 🛏 Private group · 2–7 guests · full board
- 🛡 A flexible deposit secures your seat; balance due before travel (card · PayPal · M-Pesa)
from$1,550per person
Inquire about this departure →
Sat 24 Oct 2026
Tue 27 Oct 2026
Guaranteed departure5 of 8 spots left
Early bird $1,550
Sat 24 Oct 2026 – Tue 27 Oct 2026
- 👥 5 of 8 spots left
- 🛏 Private group · 2–7 guests · full board
- 🛡 A flexible deposit secures your seat; balance due before travel (card · PayPal · M-Pesa)
from$1,550per person
Inquire about this departure →
Sat 19 Dec 2026
Tue 22 Dec 2026
Fully booked
Early bird $1,550
Sat 19 Dec 2026 – Tue 22 Dec 2026
- 👥 Fully booked — join the waitlist
- 🛏 Private group · 2–7 guests · full board
- 🛡 A flexible deposit secures your seat; balance due before travel (card · PayPal · M-Pesa)
from$1,550per person
Join the waitlist →
Sat 27 Feb 2027
Tue 2 Mar 2027
Guaranteed departure6 of 8 spots left
Early bird $1,550 $1,360
Book by 29 Dec
Sat 27 Feb 2027 – Tue 2 Mar 2027
- 👥 6 of 8 spots left
- 🛏 Private group · 2–7 guests · full board
- 🛡 A flexible deposit secures your seat; balance due before travel (card · PayPal · M-Pesa)
- ✦ Early bird price — save $190 per person (book by 29 Dec 2026)
from$1,360per person
Inquire about this departure →
Sat 8 May 2027
Tue 11 May 2027
7 spots left7 of 8 spots left
Sale $1,550 $1,320
Sat 8 May 2027 – Tue 11 May 2027
- 👥 7 of 8 spots left
- 🛏 Private group · 2–7 guests · full board
- 🛡 A flexible deposit secures your seat; balance due before travel (card · PayPal · M-Pesa)
- ✦ Sale price — save $230 per person
from$1,320per person
Inquire about this departure →
🗓 Prefer your own dates or a private group? We run this exact itinerary as a private safari on any date. Request private dates →
💰 Per person sharing, set-departure group rate. Single supplement +$390. Deposit secures your seat; balance due before travel — card · PayPal · M-Pesa.
What guests say about this safari
4.7
★★★★★
Based on 23 verified reviews · SafariBookings & TripadvisorSH
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Sarah & Mark H.
SafariBookings · September 2025From the first email to the final sundowner, every detail was flawless. Our guide knew exactly where the wildlife would be — we had front-row seats the whole way.
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★★★★★
The Delgado Family
Google · August 2025They designed the trip around our kids and it was pure magic. Perfectly paced, brilliant camps, and the team treated us like family.
Frequently asked questions
How does the tailor-made process work?
You tell us your dates, interests and budget, and a specialist designs a personalised itinerary — no fixed packages. We refine it together until it’s exactly right, then handle every booking and detail for you.
Is this safari suitable for children?
Yes — we offer a reduced child rate and can adapt the pace, game-drive timing and camps to suit families. Let us know your children’s ages and we’ll tailor it.
How do I secure my booking and pay?
A deposit secures your dates, with the balance due before travel. We accept secure card payments, PayPal and M-Pesa. Full terms come with your quote.
What about flights, visas and insurance?
International flights, visas and travel insurance are not included, but we’ll happily advise on all three and recommend trusted options.
Can I extend with a beach holiday?
Absolutely. A Zanzibar or Diani beach finale is a popular add-on — we’ll build it seamlessly into your itinerary.
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Make this journey your own
Change the dates, the camps, the pace — anything. Tell us your dream and a real specialist will craft it around you, with no obligation.