Duration
4-Day
This 4-day Masai Mara, Lake Naivasha & Hell's Gate Safari starts from Nairobi to the Masai Mara National Reserve, Lake Naivasha, Hell's Gate National Park, and back to Nairobi. The Masai Mara National Reserve offers an unmatched game viewing experience in Africa's greatest wildlife Reserve, the Masai Mara. The park is well known for having a large population of lions, elephants, leopards, and cheetahs. The great Migration- wildebeest migration is the role reason Masai Mara is known to the world.
Plan snapshot
Duration
4-Day
Route
Nairobi to Nairobi (City)
Via Masai Mara NR, Hell’s Gate NP
Country & park
Kenya
Style
Safari
Group size
1-12 travelers
Starts
Any day if available
Minimum age
3 years
Activities
game drives, walking safaris (with an armed guide) & boat trip
Accommodation
Enchoro Wildlife Camp - Budget tented camp just outside Masai Mara NR
Meals
Day 1: Lunch & Dinner Included; Day 2: All Meals Included; All Meals Included
Pickup
Airport transfer included
Booking
Request quote
Currency
USD
Rates
USD
Before booking
Quote flow
This budget tour uses tented camps and hotels.
This tour will be organized exclusively for you and won't be shared with others.
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour.
Solo travelers can book this private tour.
The minimum age for this tour is 3 years.
Day 1-2
Budget tented camp just outside Masai Mara NR
Day 1: Lunch & Dinner Included; Day 2: All Meals Included
Day 3
Mid-range hotel less than 1hr drive from Hell’s Gate NP – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 4
(No accommodation)
Breakfast Included
Tour step
You'll be collected from the airport. Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.
Day 1
Depending on your confirmed travel dates, our driver-guide will pick you up from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi on your arrival or from your booked accommodation/Airbnb. You will be briefed on your day’s travel, then transferred to the Masai Mara National Reserve. You'll enjoy a 5-hour drive through scenic views of the Nairobi suburbs, beautiful savannah grasslands, and the plains of the Rift Valley. You will stop at the Great Rift Valley viewpoint for photography shortly after, which you will continue the journey to the park. Upon your arrival at the park, you will check into your accommodation just in time for lunch. After the refreshment, you will then head out for an evening game drive, expect to see various wildlife species to include giant elephants, hippopotamus, lions, leopards, cheetahs, giraffes, and so many more. After collecting full-day memories, you'll return to the accommodation for dinner and an overnight stay. Budget tented camp located just outside Masai Mara NR Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 2
This is the maiden day to explore the Masai Mara National Reserve. Our morning and afternoon game drives take you in search of Africa's Big Five and the wide array of other wildlife inhabiting this vast Kenyan game reserve. On clear days, the Mara offers fantastic orange-tinged sunsets that make for spectacular photos. Wherever you go in the vast Masai Mara, you will see plenty of wildlife, such as Masai giraffe, baboons, warthogs, bat-eared foxes, grey jackals, spotted hyena, topis, impala, hartebeests, and wildebeest. Elephants, buffalo, zebras, and hippos are also found in great numbers. It is also common to see lions either basking after a heavy meal or surveying the plains for their next meal. Cheetahs and leopards are harder to spot, but reasonably common. Note: There is an optional cultural visit to the Masaai tribe community within the park. This visit grants you a chance to learn about the Masaai culture, customs, ways of living, and their traditional cultural dance. Budget tented camp located just outside Masai Mara NR All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 3
After your early morning breakfast, you'll check out from the lodge or camp in the Masai Mara with an exit game drive as you proceed to Lake Naivasha. You'll arrive at your accommodation in Naivasha just in time for lunch. After lunch, you'll take a boat ride to enjoy bird watching and sightings of hippopotamuses. The tour shall be followed by a visit to Crescent Island for a guided walking safari. Crescent Island hosts grazers like giraffe, zebra, impala, Grant's Gazelle, Common waterbuck, and buffalo. After the amazing full-day adventure, you will return to the accommodation for dinner and an overnight stay. Mid-range hotel located less than 1hr drive from Hell’s Gate NP All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 4
After breakfast, you'll transfer to Hell’s Gate National Park for a bicycle ride in the wilderness of Hell’s Gate National Park. You can also opt to walk or drive on your safari mini bus. Hell’s Gate National Park is small and the only national park in Kenya that can be explored on foot or by cycle. Resident wildlife include: Giraffe, zebra, impala, Grant's gazelle, warthog, and buffalo. A bicycle ride with sightings of zebra and giraffe is a beautiful experience. After collecting half-day memories, you'll head to the Hell’s Gate Gorge, where our guide will take you through the stories of the gorge as you trek the mighty gorge. After trekking the gorge, you will head back to Nairobi. Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Tour step
Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost. You'll be dropped off at the airport.
Park fees (For non-residents)
All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
A professional driver/guide
All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
All Taxes/VAT
Roundtrip airport transfer
Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
Drinking water (On all days)
International flights (From/to home)
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Some meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
Offered by
Boost safaris is a tours and safaris operator based in Waterfront, Karen, Nairobi Kenya, founded on vast experience and passion to showcase the hidden African gems and help you experience the African wild side. We offer a wide range of safaris that help you experience the authentic African heritage.
Office In
Kenya
Size
10-20 employees (Founded in 2020)
Member Of
IATA, ASTA & TRA
Tour Types
Custom mid-range & luxury tours that can start every day
Destinations
Kenya, Namibia, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda
Traveler feedback
Overall
5.0/5Communication
5.0/5Accuracy
5.0/5Value
5.0/5Safety clarity
5.0/5Cultural value
5.0/5Steve was truly exceptional throughout our 4-day safari in Kenya, covering Lake Nakuru, Masai Mara, and Lake Naivasha. From the moment we landed, he ensured everything ran smoothly and made us feel completely at ease. His knowledge of wildlife is remarkable. He always knew where to go and what to look out for, and thanks to him, we saw the big 5 and best part was a leopard with it’s kill . What stood out most was Steve’s genuine passion for his work. His excitement felt real every single day, and it was clear he takes pride in delivering unforgettable experiences. Beyond his professionalism, he’s incredibly kind, respectful, and always made sure we were comfortable and happy. He really knows everyone in Masai, and has good connections everywhere, which helped us a lot during our visit to Masai village. Was a great experience. Steve is not just a guide, but someone who truly cares and that made all the difference. We left Kenya with amazing memories and a new friend
Sherif · United Arab Emirates
Boost Safaris is amazing! We've done a few different safaris in Botswana, Zimbabwe, Kenya, and Tanzania, and Steve with Boost safaris really stands out. He organized the perfect trip that allowed us to see several of the parks in Kenya (Masai Mara, Amboselli, and Nakuru). He can build trips that fit your budget, as he has connections at all of the lodges across the parks. He can certainly arrange tented trips for more budget-friendly itineraries, as well as luxurious lodges for others. When Steve first picked us up, it was clear it was going to be a great trip. He asked what we wanted to make it a great safari, and made it his goal to accomplish what we told him. Steve spoke excellent English (there was not a language barrier at all), and he mentioned he spoke 6 different languages. He was one of the best conversationalists I've ever been around. He asked questions out of a genuine desire to get to know us better and always had a perfect response or another question to keep the conversation engaging (which makes or breaks a safari when you're spending the entire day in the jeep). He knew a ton about every single animal, and he seemed to know several of the other guides very well, which helped in locating the action. During one of our days in Masai Mara, he took us directly to a cheetah which we got to see stalk prey for about an hour, then watch it hunt and kill a gazelle. It was truly one of the most incredible experiences I've had in my life! Since our trip, we still text Steve regularly--he's now a very close friend of ours, all because we trusted him to take us on safari. Do yourself a favor and book your Kenya safari with Boost.
Matt · United States
For our honeymoon, we decided to do a safari in Kenya, with Boost Safaris. We spent almost a week with Steve and his assistant George. Two wonderful people that we will never forget. We always felt safe with them. Steve knows very well his work and the different national parks of Kenya. Steve knows where to find the right spots to observe animals up close and he’s the best pilot ever seen! We were very satisfied with our choice and we can only highly recommend Boost Safaris. A very big thank you to them for making us live an exceptional moment in nature!
JO · Switzerland
We had an unforgettable experience visiting Shaba National Reserve with our amazing safari game driver Steve. Thanks to Steve, we were able to spot elephants, giraffes, Zebras and even a hard-to find lions family. He shared fascinating facts about each animals and made sure me and my fiancé felt safe and engaged.
Yasmin · Kenya
Practical answers
Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
This tour is offered in US dollars (USD).
This tour accepts children who are 3 years and older.
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour.
Enchoro Wildlife Camp - Budget tented camp just outside Masai Mara NR. Meals: Day 1: Lunch & Dinner Included; Day 2: All Meals Included
This tour starts and ends in Nairobi
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Operator policy
This tour is offered by Boost Safaris, not SafariBookings.
This operator reserves the right to change rates advertised on SafariBookings.
If you request changes to this tour, the advertised rates will likely change.
The exact order, contents and rates of this tour are subject to availability.
If an accommodation is fully booked, the operator will suggest a comparable alternative.
This tour is subject to the terms & conditions of Boost Safaris.
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