7-Day Into the Wild – Mid-Range Kenya Safari (Masai Mara, Nakuru, Naivasha & Amboseli)

Your safari adventure begins with a morning departure from Nairobi heading west toward the Great Rift Valley.

After a scenic stop at a viewpoint overlooking the valley floor, the journey continues across rolling savannah landscapes and Maasai pastoral lands.

Arrive at Masai Mara National Reserve in time for lunch at your safari lodge.

In the afternoon, embark on your first exciting game drive across the vast plains searching for lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, and many other wildlife species before returning to camp for dinner and overnight.

Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Transport: Nairobi → Masai Mara (Approx. 270 km / 5–6 hours) – Pop-up roof 4x4 safari vehicle or pop-up roof minivan

Today is dedicated to exploring the incredible wildlife of the Masai Mara.

Early morning and afternoon game drives allow you to track predators such as lions, cheetahs, and leopards while witnessing large herds of herbivores grazing across the plains.

You may also visit the Mara River, famous for its crocodiles and hippos.

Between game drives, relax at your lodge and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of the African wilderness.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Transport: Game drives within reserve – Pop-up roof 4x4 safari vehicle or pop-up roof minivan

After breakfast, depart the Masai Mara and travel north toward Lake Nakuru National Park, passing through scenic Rift Valley landscapes and local towns along the way.

Upon arrival, enjoy an afternoon game drive in the park known for its thriving population of black and white rhinos.

The park is also home to Rothschild’s giraffes, lions, buffalo, and hundreds of bird species.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Transport: Masai Mara → Lake Nakuru (Approx. 220 km / 4–5 hours) – Pop-up roof 4x4 safari vehicle or pop-up roof minivan

After breakfast and a short morning game drive, depart Lake Nakuru and drive south to Lake Naivasha, one of the most beautiful freshwater lakes in the Rift Valley.

Arrive in time for lunch followed by optional activities such as a boat ride to view hippos and fish eagles or a walking safari on Crescent Island where you can walk among giraffes, zebras, and antelope.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Transport: Lake Nakuru → Lake Naivasha (Approx. 80 km / 1.5 hours) – Pop-up roof 4x4 safari vehicle or pop-up roof minivan

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

Arrive in the afternoon with views of Mount Kilimanjaro dominating the horizon.

Later enjoy a game drive across the park’s open plains and wetlands where elephants, buffalo, giraffes, and zebras roam freely.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Transport: Lake Naivasha → Amboseli (Approx. 310 km / 5–6 hours) – Pop-up roof 4x4 safari vehicle or pop-up roof minivan

Today you spend the entire day exploring Amboseli’s remarkable wildlife and landscapes.

Morning game drives often reveal elephants walking across dusty plains with Kilimanjaro towering behind them, one of Africa’s most iconic safari scenes.

In the afternoon, explore the marshlands where hippos and many bird species gather.

Amboseli’s open terrain provides excellent opportunities for wildlife photography.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Transport: Game drives within park – Pop-up roof 4x4 safari vehicle or pop-up roof minivan

Enjoy a relaxed breakfast with views of Mount Kilimanjaro before departing Amboseli for the drive back to Nairobi.

The journey offers scenic views of rural Kenya and local communities before arriving in Nairobi in the afternoon, marking the end of your unforgettable Kenya safari adventure.

Meals: Breakfast
Transport: Amboseli → Nairobi (Approx. 240 km / 4–5 hours) – Pop-up roof 4x4 safari vehicle or pop-up roof minivan