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5-Day Maasai Mara, Nakuru & Naivasha Group Safari

Join a 5-day budget 4x4 group safari through Maasai Mara, Lake Nakuru, Lake Naivasha and Hell’s Gate with Miti Mingi, Buraha Zenoni and Leisure Apex.

5 Days / 4 Nights Maasai Mara

Duration5 Days / 4 Nights

TransportShared safari vehicle; pop-up roof 4x4 / safari vehicle as confirmed for the departure

AccommodationSelected during quotation

Pricing

USD $645 per person

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Resident group joining safaris for Maasai Mara and Amboseli.

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Tour Overview

About this experience

This five-day group-joining safari is one of the most varied budget routes in the collection because it combines classic game viewing with a more active Rift Valley finish. Two nights in the Maasai Mara provide the main big-game safari experience, followed by Lake Nakuru for rhino and birding interest. The route then continues to Naivasha, where the programme can include a Lake Nakuru morning game drive, optional lake activities and a final Hell’s Gate cycling experience before returning to Nairobi. Accommodation is spread between Miti Mingi Eco Camp, Buraha Zenoni Hotel & Resort and Leisure Apex Resort. Optional Maasai village visits and Lake Naivasha boat/walking experiences remain outside the base inclusions unless specifically confirmed.

Route & Experience

Where this experience takes you

Destinations

Maasai Mara Nakuru Naivasha

Nairobi 1Maasai Mara 2Nakuru 3Naivasha Nairobi

Experience categories

Wildlife Safaris Adventure Photography Safaris Birding Safaris

Scheduled Departures

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Group joining safaris are booked against a published departure. Each date can have a different selling currency, meeting point and number of seats remaining.

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Trip Highlights

What makes this trip special

Two nights in Maasai Mara

Full-day Mara game drive

Lake Nakuru National Park wildlife viewing

Naivasha overnight

Optional Lake Naivasha boat or walking experience

Hell’s Gate cycling experience under the reference route

Three different accommodation stops across the circuit

Day by Day

Your itinerary

Maasai Mara Miti Mingi Eco Camp Lunch & Dinner

Leave Nairobi with the joining group and travel toward the Maasai Mara, stopping at a Great Rift Valley viewpoint before continuing through Narok. Arrive at Miti Mingi Eco Camp for check-in and lunch. The source programme uses the first afternoon as a lighter arrival period, which helps the group recover from the road journey before the full safari day. Dinner and overnight are at Miti Mingi Eco Camp.

Optional experiences

Hot Air Balloon Safari Early morning / approximately 3–4 hours

A sunrise balloon flight over the greater Maasai Mara landscape, normally followed by a landing experience and breakfast arrangement depending on the operator. It is sold separately from normal game drives and must be pre-booked.

Available upon request

Maasai Cultural Village Visit 1–2 hours

A hosted cultural visit introducing Maasai homestead life, traditions and community stories. The visit should be arranged through an appropriate local host and presented as an optional cultural experience rather than part of the game-drive description.

Available upon request

Maasai Mara Miti Mingi Eco Camp Full Board

After breakfast, leave camp with a packed lunch for a full day in the Maasai Mara. The group explores the reserve’s grasslands and riverine areas, following the driver-guide’s assessment of current wildlife movement. Time is allocated to major wildlife sightings as well as general plains game, birds and landscape photography. The reference route includes a picnic-lunch stop around the Mara River area before the afternoon game drive continues. Return to Miti Mingi Eco Camp for dinner and overnight.

Nakuru Buraha Zenoni Hotel Resort Full Board

After breakfast, guests may take an optional Maasai village visit before the group checks out. Continue by road toward Nakuru, with lunch arranged during the journey. Arrival is followed by check-in and a quieter afternoon at Buraha Zenoni Hotel & Resort, allowing the group to rest before the next morning’s national-park game drive. Dinner and overnight are at the hotel.

Optional experiences

Maasai Cultural Village Visit 1–2 hours

Available upon request

Naivasha Leisure Apex Resort Full Board

Begin the day with a Lake Nakuru National Park game drive, spending several hours exploring the park before continuing to Naivasha. After arrival and lunch, guests can choose an optional Lake Naivasha boat ride or walking experience if time and operating conditions allow. These additions are not automatically included in the base price and should be booked separately. The day ends at Leisure Apex Resort for dinner and overnight.

Optional experiences

Lake Naivasha Boat Ride 1–2 hours

A guided boat excursion on Lake Naivasha for lake scenery, birdlife and wildlife observation from the water. Operating time and route depend on weather and water conditions.

Available upon request

Crescent Island Walking Safari 1.5–2.5 hours

A guided or hosted walking experience on Crescent Island, allowing guests to explore open landscapes and view wildlife on foot under the site’s operating rules.

Available upon request

Naivasha Breakfast

After an early breakfast, depart for Hell’s Gate National Park. The reference programme includes cycling in the park before the group begins the return drive to Nairobi. The exact cycling route and any additional walking component must follow current park access and safety conditions. After the activity, continue to Nairobi for drop-off at the confirmed hotel or airport point. Only breakfast is included under the reference final-day meal plan.

Optional experiences

Hell’s Gate Cycling Experience Half day

A cycling excursion in Hell’s Gate National Park on routes open to bicycles, normally combined with park scenery and selected viewpoints. Bicycle hire and current access conditions should be confirmed.

Available upon request

Hell’s Gate Hiking Experience Half day

A guided hiking experience in or around Hell’s Gate National Park using currently open and permitted trails. Route choice must reflect current park safety guidance.

Available upon request

Included

What’s covered

Park fees under the reference package
Shared 4x4 safari transport
Professional driver-guide
4 nights’ accommodation as listed or confirmed equivalent
Meals as shown in the day-by-day programme
Scheduled activities unless marked optional
Applicable taxes/VAT
Round-trip airport transfer under the reference package
Drinks where specifically stated

Not Included

Plan separately

International flights
Additional accommodation before or after the safari
Tips
Travel insurance, visa/eTA, souvenirs and other personal expenses
Optional Maasai village visit
Optional Lake Naivasha boat ride or walking safari where payable separately
Meals specifically excluded on the final day
Government fee increases after quotation validity

Questions

Frequently asked questions

Does this route include Hell’s Gate?

Yes. The reference itinerary includes a Hell’s Gate visit on the final morning, with cycling indicated in the source programme.

Is the Lake Naivasha boat ride included?

The reference itinerary describes it as payable separately, so Courtesywide should present it as an optional activity unless explicitly added.

Where do we stay in the Mara?

The reference accommodation is Miti Mingi Eco Camp for the first two nights.

Can solo travellers join?

Yes, subject to seat and room availability.

How many seats does Courtesywide manage per vehicle?

The Courtesywide group inventory uses 8 seats per vehicle, although the reference route advertises a maximum of 7.

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