Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge
Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge is located near Nderit Gate, Lake Road, inside Lake Nakuru National Park in Nakuru, Kenya
At a glance
Duration
5 Days
Destinations
Masai Mara National Reserve, Lake Nakuru National Park, Lake Naivasha, Hell's Gate National Park
Travel style
Comfortable Private Pop-up roof jeep
Meal plan
Full Board
Discover Kenya’s beautiful landscapes on a five-day safari through the Maasai Mara, Lake Nakuru and Lake Naivasha. Enjoy exciting game drives in the Mara, spot rhinos and other wildlife in Lake Nakuru, and unwind with a boat ride on Lake Naivasha. Explore Crescent Island on a guided walk and experience the dramatic scenery of Hell’s Gate, with optional cycling for those seeking extra adventure. With comfortable stays, scenic drives and memorable wildlife encounters, this safari offers a relaxed and rewarding way to experience Kenya’s wild side.
Duration
5 days
Traveller
Non-citizen
Destinations
3
Stay
8 hotel & accomodation options
JOURNEY AT A GLANCE
DURATION: 5Days 4Nights
DESTINATIONS: Masai Mara | Lake Nakuru National Park | Lake Naivasha | Hell’s Gate National Park | Crescent Island
TRAVEL STYLE: Private Pop-up roof jeep | Comfort
ROUTE: Nairobi à Lake Naivasha/ Hell’s Gate Lake Nakuru National Park Maasai Mara Nairobi
All Park Fees
All Activities Unless Labelled as Optional
All Accommodation
Daily wildlife briefings
Guest welcome hampers
Transport & Game drives in a Private Pop-up roof jeep
Licensed, Approved and Professional Driver - Guides
Private Round Trip Airport Transfer
Meals as specified
All Transportation
Guaranteed window seat for maximum wildlife viewing
Bottled Drinking Water on All Days
OPTIONAL ENHANCEMENTS:
Hot Air Balloon Safari: From $480 PPS
Authentic Masai Village Visit: $20 PP
Hell’s Gate Bike Ride fee: $20 PP
Sundowner: From $50 PP
Accommodation before and after the safari
Accommodation before and after the safari tour
Bike Riding fee
Boat Ride/ Experience fee
Crescent Island Entrance Fees
Personal Items (Souvenirs, Travel & Medical Insurance, Visa fees)
International Flights
Tips and Gratitude
Your adventure begins with an early morning pick-up from your accommodation in Nairobi, where your driver-guide will welcome you with a detailed safari briefing before setting off towards Lake Naivasha. Enjoy scenic views of the Great Rift Valley, stopping at the viewpoint for photographs before continuing to your lodge. After lunch and some relaxation, head out for a memorable boat ride across the lake, watching for hippos resting in the water, African fish eagles soaring overhead and pelicans along the shoreline. Continue to Crescent Island for a guided walking safari among giraffes, zebras, wildebeests and gazelles, enjoying wonderful wildlife encounters on foot. Later, return to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.
MEAL PLAN: FULL BOARD (L, D) | Bottled Water
After breakfast, check out of your lodge and head to Hell’s Gate National Park, known for its dramatic cliffs, towering rock formations and scenic gorges. Enjoy exploring the park, with optional cycling offering a fun way to experience its beautiful landscapes and spot wildlife such as zebras, giraffes and gazelles. Later, continue to Lake Nakuru and check in at your lodge in time for lunch and relaxation. In the afternoon, venture into the park for a game drive in search of rhinos, Rothschild’s giraffes, buffaloes and other wildlife before returning to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.
MEAL PLAN: FULL BOARD (B, L, D) | Bottled Water.
After breakfast, check out and enjoy a morning game drive through Lake Nakuru National Park as you exit, keeping an eye out for rhinos, giraffes, buffaloes and birdlife. Continue towards the Maasai Mara, with a brief stop en route to stretch and refresh. Arrive at your camp in time for lunch and relaxation before heading out for an exciting afternoon game drive across the Mara plains in search of lions, elephants, zebras and other wildlife. Later, return to camp for dinner and an overnight stay.
MEAL PLAN: FULL BOARD (B, L, D) | Bottled Water.
Spend a memorable day exploring the vast savannahs of the Maasai Mara, with morning and afternoon game drives in search of lions, elephants, cheetahs, giraffes and other incredible wildlife. For an unforgettable start, opt for an early morning hot air balloon safari and admire the plains from above as the sun rises. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the wilderness before continuing your wildlife adventure. As the day winds down, choose an optional sundowner experience with refreshing drinks and beautiful sunset views across the African landscape. Later, return to camp for dinner and an overnight stay.
MEAL PLAN: FULL BOARD (B, L, D) | Bottled Water.
Enjoy a leisurely breakfast at camp before checking out and beginning your scenic journey back to Nairobi. For a cultural experience, opt for a visit to a traditional Maasai village to learn about the community’s customs and way of life. Continue with a stop at a local curio shop to browse souvenirs before proceeding to the city, where your driver-guide will drop you off at your preferred location in Nairobi, whether your hotel, the airport or another agreed destination, bringing your safari adventure to a relaxed and memorable close.
MEAL PLAN: FULL BOARD (B) | Bottled Water.
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Yes, the journey combines classic game drives with a lake boat experience, walking safari on Crescent Island and the option to cycle through Hell’s Gate.
Yes, Crescent Island offers a guided walking experience where you can encounter giraffes, zebras, wildebeests and gazelles on foot.
Depending on conditions and sightings, the route offers opportunities to see rhinos, lions, elephants, cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, hippos and abundant birdlife
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