7-Day Mid-Range Kenya Safari Tour from Nairobi – Maasai Mara Big 5, Lake Nakuru & Amboseli
This 7-day mid-range Kenya safari tour is built for travelers who want a complete, well-paced Big 5 safari without luxury pricing or rushed schedules.
It combines Kenya’s most rewarding parks with enough time in each location to let wildlife encounters unfold naturally, all while keeping logistics smooth and predictable.
You’ll travel privately with an experienced local guide using a pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle in wildlife-heavy parks and a pop-up roof minivan for longer highway stretches, balancing comfort, access, and value.
Designed and operated by seasoned Kenyan safari professionals, this itinerary removes uncertainty around routing, pacing, and lodge quality, so you can focus on the experience, not the details.
✨ Availability is limited due to lodge capacity and seasonal demand — enquire early to secure the best options.
✨ This safari is fully customizable — we adjust pace, lodges, and activities to suit you.
✨ Optional upgrades and add-on experiences can be arranged on request.
Who This Safari Is Ideal For
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First-time visitors seeking a complete Kenya safari tour
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Couples, friends, or families wanting a private mid-range safari
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Travelers comparing operators and prioritizing value, pacing, and reliability
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Wildlife-focused guests who want proper Big 5 game time
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Travelers comfortable with scenic road travel
This safari may not be ideal for:
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Guests wanting fly-in-only safaris
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Travelers seeking ultra-luxury lodges exclusively
Why This Safari Best
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Three nights in the Maasai Mara for meaningful Big 5 sightings
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Smart park sequencing reduces backtracking and fatigue
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Mid-range lodges selected for location, cleanliness, and service
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Vehicle strategy maximizes comfort and wildlife access
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Private guiding allows flexible timing and deeper sightings
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Balanced pacing blends long drives with full safari days
Tour Highlights
Big 5 game drives in the Maasai Mara National Reserve
Extended predator tracking with a private guide
Flamingos and rhinos at Lake Nakuru
Iconic elephant encounters beneath Mount Kilimanjaro
Private pop-up roof vehicles for optimal viewing
Scenic Great Rift Valley landscapes
Seamless planning by a trusted local operator
Tour Map
Tour Features
Mid-range tour
This mid-range tour uses lodges and tented camps.
Can be customized
You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour.
Private tour
This tour will be organized exclusively for you and won't be shared with others.
Suitable for solo travelers
Solo travelers can book this private tour.
Suitable for all ages
This tour is suitable for children of all ages.
Day 1
Nairobi to Masai Mara National Reserve
Your safari begins with an early morning pickup in Nairobi, departing toward the Maasai Mara via the Great Rift Valley.
The journey is broken by scenic viewpoints and comfort stops, allowing a relaxed transition from city to savannah before arriving at your lodge in time for lunch and check-in.
In the afternoon, head out for your first game drive across the Mara’s vast plains.
This introductory drive offers excellent chances to spot elephants, giraffes, buffalo, and big cats, while your guide explains wildlife behavior and sets expectations for the days ahead.
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Transport: Pop-up roof minivan (approx. 5–6 hours)
Accommodation
Zebra Plains Mara Camp
Day 2
Full Day Game Drive in Maasai Mara National Reserve
After breakfast, depart for a full day of wildlife exploration, moving through different sectors of the reserve based on real-time animal movement.
With a private guide, the pace remains flexible, allowing you to stay longer at key sightings and follow predator activity without group pressure.
A picnic lunch in the bush or a return to camp keeps the day flowing naturally.
From sweeping savannahs to river crossings, today is about immersion, giving you time to appreciate the Mara’s scale, rhythm, and diversity.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Transport: Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle (full-day game drives)
Accommodation
Zebra Plains Mara Camp
Day 3
Full Day Game Drive In Maasai Mara National Reserve
This additional day in the Mara allows for deeper exploration beyond the busiest areas.
Your guide adjusts routes and timing to maximize sightings, whether tracking lions at dawn or scanning open plains for cheetahs later in the day.
The relaxed structure means time to absorb the experience without rushing between sightings.
By the end of the day, you’ll have enjoyed a fuller understanding of the Mara ecosystem and a more complete Big 5 safari experience.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Transport: Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle (game drives)
Accommodation
Zebra Plains Mara Camp
Day 4
Maasai Mara National Reserve to Lake Nakuru National Park
After breakfast, depart the Mara and travel toward Lake Nakuru, passing through fertile highlands and small towns.
The drive is paced comfortably, arriving at your lodge in time for lunch and a short rest.
In the afternoon, enjoy a game drive around Lake Nakuru, renowned for its flamingos, pelicans, and strong populations of white and black rhinos.
The compact park offers rewarding wildlife viewing in a shorter time, creating a refreshing contrast to the open Mara plains.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Transport: Pop-up roof minivan (approx. 4–5 hours)
Accommodation
Lake Nakuru Lodge
Day 5
Lake Nakuru to Amboseli National Park
After breakfast, continue south toward Amboseli National Park.
The journey is longer but scenic, with changing landscapes as you approach Kenya’s southern plains, arriving at your lodge in time for lunch.
Later, head out for an afternoon game drive in Amboseli, famous for its large elephant herds and open terrain.
With luck, Mount Kilimanjaro reveals itself in the background, creating some of the most iconic safari photo opportunities in East Africa.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Transport: Pop-up roof minivan (approx. 5–6 hours)
Accommodation
Kibo Safari Camp
Day 6
Full-Day Game Drive in Amboseli National Park
Enjoy an early morning game drive when wildlife is most active and visibility of Kilimanjaro is often best.
The open landscapes allow for close elephant encounters and excellent photography, with fewer obstructions than forested parks.
The rest of the day unfolds at a comfortable pace, with time to relax at the lodge between drives or enjoy an extended afternoon safari.
This flexibility ensures your final full safari day feels unhurried and rewarding.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Transport: Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle (game drives)
Accommodation
Kibo Safari Camp
Day 7
Amboseli National Park to Nairobi – Departure
After breakfast, depart Amboseli and return to Nairobi, enjoying the final views of the plains along the way. The drive is smooth and well-timed to align with onward travel plans.
Arrival in Nairobi is scheduled for the afternoon, with drop-off at your hotel or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, concluding your safari with clarity, comfort, and reliable coordination.
Meals: Breakfast
Transport: Pop-up roof minivan (approx. 4–5 hours)
Accommodation
No Accommodation ( End of the Tour )
Important to know
The prices below are per person (based on two adults travelling together) and please note that the prices are approximate for 2026.
Please contact us for accurate costings for the time of year you are considering for your holiday.
There are multiple season changes across the year and numerous room categories that can change the price of any trip.
Prices include all internal flights, transfers, reserve fees, accommodation, and meals as specified in the day-to-day itinerary.
Prices exclude international flights, tipping, visa, and any meals not included.
Rates Per Person
| Month/Season | Price per Person (Solo, Single Supplement) | Price per Person (2 People Sharing) |
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| Jan 1, 2026 - Feb 28, 2026 | $4,005 | $2,740 |
| Mar 1, 2026 - Mar 31, 2026 | $3,360 | $2,310 |
| Apr 1, 2026 - May 31, 2026 | $3,570 | $2,450 |
| Jun 1, 2026 - Jun 30, 2026 | $3,360 | $2,310 |
| Jul 1, 2026 - Sep 30, 2026 | $4,305 | $3,040 |
| Oct 1, 2026 - Oct 31, 2026 | $4,305 | $3,040 |
| Nov 1, 2026 - Dec 15, 2026 | $3,660 | $2,610 |
| Dec 16, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026 | $4,305 | $3,040 |
| Jan 1, 2027 - Feb 28, 2027 | $4,005 | $2,740 |
| Mar 1, 2027 - Mar 31, 2027 | $3,360 | $2,310 |
| Apr 1, 2027 - May 31, 2027 | $3,570 | $2,450 |
| Jun 1, 2027 - Jun 30, 2027 | $3,360 | $2,310 |
| Jul 1, 2027 - Sep 30, 2027 | $4,305 | $3,040 |
| Oct 1, 2027 - Oct 31, 2027 | $4,305 | $3,040 |
| Nov 1, 2027 - Dec 15, 2027 | $3,660 | $2,610 |
| Dec 16, 2027 - Dec 31, 2027 | $4,305 | $3,040 |