7-Day Roaring Kenya Mid-Range Safari – Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru & Amboseli
The 7-Day Roaring Kenya Mid-Range Safari is a classic Kenya wildlife adventure designed for travelers who want to experience the country’s most iconic national parks in one well-paced journey.
From the legendary plains of Masai Mara to the rhino sanctuary of Lake Nakuru and the elephant-filled landscapes of Amboseli beneath Mount Kilimanjaro, this safari offers a diverse and unforgettable wildlife experience.
Your journey begins in Nairobi and travels to the world-famous Masai Mara National Reserve, one of Africa’s greatest wildlife destinations and home to the Big 5.
Here you spend several days exploring vast savannahs where lions, elephants, cheetahs and large herds of wildebeest roam freely.
The safari then continues to Lake Nakuru National Park, known for its rhino sanctuary and birdlife before heading south to Amboseli National Park.
Amboseli is famous for its spectacular views of Mount Kilimanjaro and some of the largest elephant herds in Africa.
With a professional guide, comfortable mid-range lodges and scenic road journeys, this safari offers the perfect balance of adventure, wildlife and comfort.
Who This Safari Is Ideal For
This safari is ideal for:
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First-time travelers visiting Kenya
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Couples and honeymooners seeking a romantic wildlife adventure
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Families wanting a well-balanced Kenya safari experience
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Travelers looking for a mid-range Kenya safari tour with great wildlife diversity
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Guests wanting to experience Kenya’s top three parks in one itinerary
Why This Safari Is Best
This safari works well because:
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Iconic destinations: Combines Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru and Amboseli in one route.
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Excellent wildlife variety: Big 5 sightings, rhinos, elephants and diverse birdlife.
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Balanced pacing: Multiple nights in key parks for deeper exploration.
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Spectacular scenery: From Rift Valley lakes to Mount Kilimanjaro views.
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Flexible transport: pop-up roof safari Landcruiser.
Tour Highlights
Big 5 safari game drives in Masai Mara National Reserve
Opportunity to witness the Great Migration (seasonal)
Rhino tracking in Lake Nakuru National Park
Elephant herds with Mount Kilimanjaro views in Amboseli
Scenic drive through the Great Rift Valley
Optional Maasai village cultural experience
Spectacular African sunrise and sunset game drives
Tour Map
Tour Features
Mid-range tour
This mid-range tour uses lodges and tented camps.
Private tour
This tour will be organized exclusively for you and won't be shared with others.
Can be customized
You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour.
Suitable for solo travelers
Solo travelers can book this private tour.
Can start any day
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
Suitable for all ages
This tour is suitable for children of all ages.
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Day 1
Nairobi to Masai Mara National Reserve
Your safari adventure begins with a morning pickup from your Nairobi hotel followed by a scenic drive through the Great Rift Valley toward the Masai Mara National Reserve.
Along the way you stop at a viewpoint overlooking the dramatic Rift Valley escarpment before continuing through Maasai countryside.
Arrive in Masai Mara in time for lunch at your safari lodge or camp.
Later in the afternoon, enjoy your first exciting game drive across the rolling savannah plains in search of lions, elephants, giraffes and other wildlife before returning to the lodge for dinner and overnight.
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Transport: Nairobi → Masai Mara (Approx. 270 km / 5–6 hours) –pop-up roof safari Landcruiser
Accommodation
Enkorok Mara Camp
Day 2
Full Day in Masai Mara National Reserve
Today is dedicated to exploring the world-renowned Masai Mara with extensive morning and afternoon game drives.
The reserve is famous for its large predator populations and incredible wildlife density.
During your safari drives you may encounter lions resting in the grasslands, cheetahs scanning the plains and elephants roaming the acacia-dotted landscape.
If traveling during migration season, you may witness the massive herds of wildebeest and zebras moving across the Mara ecosystem.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Transport: Game drives within reserve – pop-up roof safari Landcruiser
Accommodation
Enkorok Mara Camp
Day 3
Masai Mara Safari Experience
Enjoy another full day exploring Masai Mara’s diverse wildlife habitats.
Early morning game drives offer excellent opportunities to see predators returning from their nighttime hunts while the plains come alive with wildlife activity.
You may also visit the famous Mara River where hippos and crocodiles live, and where dramatic wildebeest river crossings occur during migration months.
Return to camp in the evening for relaxation and dinner.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Transport: Game drives within reserve – pop-up roof safari Landcruiser
Accommodation
Enkorok Mara Camp
Day 4
Masai Mara to Lake Nakuru National Park
After breakfast you depart Masai Mara and travel north toward Lake Nakuru National Park located within the Great Rift Valley.
The scenic drive offers views of rural Kenya landscapes and rolling hills.
Arrive in time for lunch before enjoying an afternoon game drive in the park.
Lake Nakuru is famous for its white and black rhino sanctuary, Rothschild giraffes and large flocks of flamingos along the lake shore.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Transport: Masai Mara → Lake Nakuru (Approx. 215 km / 4–5 hours) –pop-up roof safari Landcruiser
Accommodation
Ziwa Bush Lodge
Day 5
Lake Nakuru to Amboseli National Park
After breakfast you depart Lake Nakuru and travel south through Nairobi toward Amboseli National Park near the Kenya–Tanzania border.
The journey offers views of changing landscapes from Rift Valley lakes to open savannah plains.
Arrive in Amboseli in the afternoon and enjoy a short game drive en route to your lodge.
Amboseli is famous for its elephant herds and stunning views of Mount Kilimanjaro.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Transport: Lake Nakuru → Amboseli (Approx. 360 km / 6–7 hours) –pop-up roof safari Landcruiser
Accommodation
Amboseli Sopa Lodge
Day 6
Full Day in Amboseli National Park
Spend a full day exploring Amboseli National Park with morning and afternoon game drives.
The park’s open plains and marshlands attract large herds of elephants, buffalo, zebras and antelope.
Amboseli is also one of the best places in Africa to photograph elephants walking with the majestic Mount Kilimanjaro rising behind them.
After a full day of wildlife viewing you return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Transport: Game drives within park – pop-up roof safari Landcruiser
Accommodation
Amboseli Sopa Lodge
Day 7
Amboseli to Nairobi
After breakfast enjoy a final morning view of Amboseli’s landscapes before beginning the drive back to Nairobi.
The route travels through rural Maasai lands with views of open plains and distant hills.
Arrive in Nairobi in the afternoon where your unforgettable Roaring Kenya Safari concludes.
Meals: Breakfast
Transport: Amboseli → Nairobi (Approx. 240 km / 4–5 hours) –pop-up roof safari Landcruiser
Accommodation
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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 | Solo - 1 Room | 2 People - 1 Room |
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| Mar 1, 2026 - Mar 31, 2026 | $3,325 | $2,320 |
| Apr 1, 2026 - May 31, 2026 | $3,100 | $2,170 |
| Jun 1, 2026 - Jun 14, 2026 | $3,325 | $2,320 |
| Jun 15, 2026 - Sep 30, 2026 | $4,105 | $2,940 |
| Oct 1, 2026 - Oct 31, 2026 | $3,835 | $2,760 |
| Nov 1, 2026 - Dec 14, 2026 | $3,625 | $2,620 |
| Dec 15, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026 | $4,105 | $2,940 |
| Jan 1, 2027 - Feb 28, 2027 | $3,415 | $2,380 |
| Mar 1, 2027 - Mar 31, 2027 | $3,325 | $2,320 |
| Apr 1, 2027 - May 31, 2027 | $3,100 | $2,170 |
| Jun 1, 2027 - Jun 14, 2027 | $3,325 | $2,320 |
| Jun 15, 2027 - Sep 30, 2027 | $4,105 | $2,940 |
| Oct 1, 2027 - Oct 31, 2027 | $3,835 | $2,760 |
| Nov 1, 2027 - Dec 14, 2027 | $3,625 | $2,620 |
| Dec 15, 2027 - Dec 31, 2027 | $4,105 | $2,940 |
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