9-Day Big Kenya Safari Tour – Masai Mara, Nakuru, Naivasha, Amboseli & Tsavo West (Mid-Range)

Your Kenya safari tour begins with a morning departure from Nairobi, traveling through the scenic Great Rift Valley toward the world-famous Masai Mara National Reserve.

The drive passes traditional Maasai villages and rolling savannah landscapes before arriving at your safari lodge in time for lunch.

In the afternoon, embark on your first exciting game drive across the vast Mara plains.

The reserve is known for its remarkable wildlife density and offers excellent chances to see lions, elephants, buffalo, giraffes, and large herds of zebras and antelope.

Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Transport: Road transfer Nairobi to Masai Mara – approx. 5–6 hours (280 km) in a pop-up roof 4x4 safari vehicle or pop-up roof safari minivan

Spend a full day exploring the spectacular wildlife of the Masai Mara.

Morning and afternoon game drives allow your guide to track predators and search for the Big 5, lion, elephant, buffalo, leopard, and rhino.

The reserve is also famous for the Great Migration, when thousands of wildebeest and zebras cross the Mara River between July and October.

Between game drives, relax at your lodge while enjoying views of the surrounding savannah.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Transport: Game drives within Masai Mara National Reserve in a pop-up roof safari vehicle or minivan

After breakfast, depart the Masai Mara and travel north toward Lake Nakuru National Park, located in the Great Rift Valley.

In the afternoon, enjoy a game drive around the lake where you may spot black and white rhinos, Rothschild’s giraffes, lions, leopards, and large flocks of flamingos along the shoreline.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Transport: Road transfer Masai Mara to Lake Nakuru – approx. 5 hours (260 km) in a pop-up roof safari vehicle or minivan

After breakfast, enjoy a short morning game drive before traveling to nearby Lake Naivasha, one of Kenya’s most scenic freshwater lakes.

In the afternoon, you may enjoy an optional boat safari on Lake Naivasha, where hippos and numerous bird species are commonly seen.

A visit to Crescent Island for a walking safari among giraffes and zebras can also be arranged.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Transport: Road transfer Lake Nakuru to Lake Naivasha – approx. 1–2 hours (80 km) in a pop-up roof safari vehicle or minivan

After breakfast, depart Lake Naivasha and travel south through Nairobi toward Amboseli National Park, located near the Kenya–Tanzania border.

Arrive at your lodge in the afternoon before heading out on a game drive.

Amboseli is famous for its large elephant herds and breathtaking views of Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa’s tallest mountain.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Transport: Road transfer Lake Naivasha to Amboseli – approx. 5–6 hours (300 km) in a pop-up roof safari vehicle or minivan

Spend a full day exploring Amboseli’s open plains and swamps, which attract a wide range of wildlife.

Morning and afternoon game drives offer opportunities to photograph elephants with Kilimanjaro as a backdrop while searching for lions, cheetahs, buffalo, giraffes, and numerous bird species.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Transport: Game drives within Amboseli National Park in a pop-up roof safari vehicle or minivan

After breakfast, depart Amboseli and drive east toward Tsavo West National Park, a vast wilderness famous for its volcanic landscapes and dramatic scenery.

Arrive in time for lunch before visiting Mzima Springs, where crystal-clear water flows from underground springs attracting hippos and crocodiles.

Later enjoy an afternoon game drive through the park.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Transport: Road transfer Amboseli to Tsavo West – approx. 3–4 hours (150 km) in a pop-up roof safari vehicle or minivan

Spend the day exploring the rugged landscapes of Tsavo West National Park.

Game drives may reveal elephants, lions, leopards, giraffes, zebras, and a variety of birdlife.

The park’s dramatic lava flows, acacia woodlands, and rocky hills create a spectacular backdrop for wildlife viewing.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Transport: Game drives within Tsavo West National Park in a pop-up roof safari vehicle or minivan

After breakfast, begin the journey back to Nairobi, marking the final leg of your Kenya safari adventure.

You will arrive in Nairobi in the afternoon where your safari concludes with a drop-off at your hotel or the airport for your onward travel.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Transport: Road transfer Tsavo West to Nairobi – approx. 4–5 hours (250 km) in a pop-up roof safari vehicle or minivan