Hell's Gate, Loita plains and Masai Mara

Day 1
Drive from Nairobi to Lake Naivasha. On arrival at the lake you can relax or go bird watching along the shoreline. The lake is famed for its birdlife particularly fish eagles, pelicans and love birds and has many hippos. Later drive to the nearby Hell's Gate National Park for camping inside the Park.

Day 2
Leave the camp for a morning walking safari in Hells Gate National park. Here we walk amongst herds of zebra, gazelle and giraffe with a dramatic volcanic backdrop of soaring lava cliffs, steaming volcanic vents and hot springs. In the afternoon drive to Olonganaiyo, a small Maasai homestead ("boma") for insights into their fascinating culture and way of life. Overnight camp under huge acacia trees by a small spring.

Day 3
Optional 2-3 hour walking safari along small river course and through the savanna for wildlife viewing with the Maasai as guides and interpreters of their lands. You can take a refreshing dip in a swimming hole and walk amongst giraffe, impala, zebra and wildebeest. Drive to our secluded camp in the Masai Mara and afternoon game drive. Overnight Mara Springs Safari Camp

4 Day
4 Dawn start for game drive. Ecologically the Mara is an extension of the great Serengeti plains and teems with wildlife. Our expert guides ensure we get the maximum chance of spotting the animals and a real understanding of their lives. This is where you can see elephant, buffalo, lion, cheetah, leopard, zebra, giraffe, hippo, crocodile and a whole ark-full of other animals and birds in their natural surroundings. During the heat of the day when the animals seek shade we head for a lodge and a refreshing swim. Return to the camp in the afternoon for tea then evening hike with Maasai guide to the summit of the Naunare Hills for medicinal plant study and sunset view of the Mara plains. Or enjoy a sundowner from the comfort of our camp lounge. Dinner and overnight at the camp.

Day 5
Another early game drive to spot any animals we may have missed yesterday with an optional visit to Maasai Manyatta before return to Nairobi.