The package includes park fees, accommodation, meals as specified, transportation, professional driver-guide, airport transfers, activities, taxes/VAT, and drinking water.
The safari covers Amboseli National Park, Aberdare National Park, Lake Naivasha, Lake Nakuru National Park, and Masai Mara National Reserve, ending in Nairobi.
Yes. The itinerary includes game drives in Amboseli, Lake Nakuru, and Masai Mara, including a full-day game-viewing experience in Masai Mara.
There is a possibility of seeing the Big Five—lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhino, particularly in Masai Mara and Lake Nakuru. Wildlife sightings are natural and cannot be guaranteed.
International flights, additional accommodation before or after the safari, tips, personal expenses, travel insurance, visa fees, and any government-imposed increases in taxes or park fees are excluded.
8-Day Best Mid-Range Kenya Safari
Low Season
Apr 1, 2027 - May 31, 2027
2 persons
2,884.00 USD
*
4 persons
2,316.00 USD
*
6 persons
2,150.00 USD
*
Mid Season
Jan 2, 2027 - Mar 31, 2027
2 persons
3,034.00 USD
*
4 persons
2,478.00 USD
*
6 persons
2,300.00 USD
*
High Sason
Jul 1, 2027 - Sep 30, 2027
2 persons
3,909.00 USD
*
4 persons
3,351.00 USD
*
6 persons
3,175.00 USD
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* Indicative costs per person, excluding international airline tickets
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
Tips (Tipping guideline: US$10.00 per person per day)
Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
Government-imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
The 8-Day Best Mid-Range Kenya Safari is an exciting Safari Trip in Kenya designed for travelers who want to experience Kenya’s most famous wildlife destinations while enjoying comfortable mid-range accommodation and a private safari experience. This Kenya safari combines spectacular landscapes, abundant wildlife, cultural experiences, and excellent game viewing across some of the country’s most rewarding national parks and reserves.
This Safari Trip in Kenya can include destinations such as Samburu National Reserve, Lake Nakuru National Park, Masai Mara National Reserve, and Amboseli National Park, depending on the preferred route and starting point. Each destination offers a different safari experience, from the unique wildlife of northern Kenya to the flamingo-filled lakes of the Rift Valley, the wildlife-rich plains of the Masai Mara, and the spectacular views of Mount Kilimanjaro in Amboseli.
The 8-Day Best Mid-Range Kenya Safari is ideal for couples, families, friends, and small groups looking for a balance between comfort and value. Accommodation is provided in carefully selected mid-range safari lodges and tented camps, offering comfortable rooms, private facilities, meals, and convenient access to the parks. The safari is operated with an experienced driver-guide who provides information about wildlife, landscapes, conservation, and local communities throughout the journey.
A major highlight of this Safari Trip in Kenya is the opportunity to enjoy extensive game drives. Travelers can look for the Big Five—lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhino—along with giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, cheetahs, hippos, gazelles, and many bird species. The Masai Mara provides some of the best opportunities for big-cat sightings, while Amboseli is famous for large elephant herds and views of Mount Kilimanjaro.
This Safari Trip in Kenya also offers opportunities to experience Kenya beyond wildlife. Depending on the itinerary, guests can interact with local communities, visit cultural villages, enjoy scenic viewpoints, and experience the different landscapes that make Kenya one of Africa’s leading safari destinations.
With eight days available, travelers have enough time to explore several destinations without making the journey feel excessively rushed. The itinerary can also be customized according to accommodation preference, budget, travel dates, and preferred safari activities. Travelers can choose a private safari vehicle for greater flexibility and personalized game drives.
Itinerary
Day 1:
Nairobi to Amboseli National Park
Day 2:
Amboseli National Park
Day 3:
Amboseli National Park to Aberdare National Park
Day 4:
Aberdare National Park to Lake Naivasha
Day 5:
Lake Naivasha to Lake Nakuru National Park
Day 6:
Lake Nakuru to Masai Mara National Reserve
Day 7:
Masai Mara National Reserve
Day 7:
Masai Mara National Reserve to Nairobi
Day 1
Nairobi to Amboseli National Park
PlatinumKibo Safari Camp
Your Safari Trip in Kenya begins with pickup from your hotel, residence, or Nairobi Airport. Travel south through scenic Kenyan countryside toward Amboseli National Park, famous for its large elephant herds and spectacular views of Mount Kilimanjaro. Arrive in time for lunch at your camp before heading out for an exciting afternoon game drive. Explore the open savannah in search of elephants, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, wildebeest, and numerous bird species. After the game drive, return to camp for dinner and overnight.
Activities:
After lunch, enjoy an exciting afternoon game drive through Amboseli National Park. Explore the open savannah while searching for elephants, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, wildebeest, and a variety of bird species, with beautiful views of Mount Kilimanjaro.
Accommodations:
PlatinumKibo Safari Camp
PlatinumKibo Safari Camp
Day 2
Amboseli National Park
PlatinumKibo Safari Camp
After breakfast, enjoy a full-day wildlife adventure in Amboseli National Park. Drive across the open plains in search of lions, cheetahs, elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, and other wildlife. The park is particularly famous for its impressive elephant herds, often seen against the dramatic backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro. Visit Observation Hill, where you can enjoy panoramic views of the park and surrounding landscapes. Take a picnic lunch during the day’s exploration before continuing your game drive. Later, return to camp for dinner and overnight.
Activities:
Visit Observation Hill for panoramic views of the park, surrounding landscapes, and Mount Kilimanjaro. Picnic Lunch: Enjoy a picnic lunch at a designated location within the park before continuing your wildlife exploration.
Accommodations:
PlatinumKibo Safari Camp
PlatinumKibo Safari Camp
Day 3
Amboseli National Park to Aberdare National Park
PlatinumThe Ark Lodge
After breakfast, check out and begin your journey from Amboseli to Aberdare National Park. Travel through the scenic central highlands, passing beautiful agricultural landscapes and tea and coffee-growing areas. Upon arrival, check in and enjoy lunch before settling into your lodge. Aberdare offers a completely different safari environment, with lush forests and high-altitude wildlife. From the lodge, you may observe elephants, buffaloes, bushbucks, hyenas, and other forest wildlife. Enjoy dinner and overnight at the lodge.
Activities:
At The Ark, enjoy opportunities to observe forest wildlife around the lodge, including elephants, buffaloes, and other species that inhabit the Aberdare forests.
Accommodations:
PlatinumThe Ark Lodge
PlatinumThe Ark Lodge
Day 4
Aberdare National Park to Lake Naivasha
PlatinumNaivasha Sopa
After breakfast, depart Aberdare and travel toward Lake Naivasha, arriving in time for lunch and check-in. In the afternoon, enjoy a relaxing boat ride on Lake Naivasha, where you can observe hippos and a variety of bird species along the lake’s shores. Continue to Crescent Island Game Sanctuary, a scenic wildlife area where visitors can experience wildlife on foot under guided arrangements. Walk among animals such as giraffes, zebras, and antelopes while enjoying the beautiful surroundings of the lake. Return to your lodge for dinner and overnight.
Activities:
Explore Crescent Island on a guided walking experience where you can see giraffes, zebras, antelopes, and other wildlife in their natural surroundings.
Accommodations:
PlatinumNaivasha Sopa
PlatinumNaivasha Sopa
Day 5
Lake Naivasha to Lake Nakuru National Park
PlatinumLake Nakuru Sopa
After breakfast, depart Lake Naivasha for Lake Nakuru National Park, approximately two hours away. Arrive in time for lunch and later set out on an afternoon game drive. Explore the park’s diverse landscapes, including savannahs, acacia woodlands, forests, and areas surrounding the lake. Keep watch for rhinos, lions, leopards, giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, and hippos. Lake Nakuru is also known for its birdlife and offers excellent opportunities for wildlife photography. After the game drive, return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.
Activities:
Enjoy opportunities to observe the park’s diverse birdlife around the lake and surrounding habitats.
Accommodations:
PlatinumLake Nakuru Sopa
PlatinumLake Nakuru Sopa
Day 6
Lake Nakuru to Masai Mara National Reserve
PlatinumZebra PlainsMara
Start the day with breakfast followed by a morning game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park before departing for the Masai Mara National Reserve. Enjoy the scenic journey through the Great Rift Valley and Kenyan countryside. Upon arrival in the Mara, check in and have lunch before heading out for an afternoon game drive. Explore the famous savannah plains in search of lions, leopards, elephants, buffaloes, cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, and wildebeest. Return to camp in the evening for dinner and overnight.
Activities:
After lunch and check-in, explore the Masai Mara plains in search of lions, elephants, buffaloes, cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, and other wildlife.
Accommodations:
PlatinumZebra PlainsMara
PlatinumZebra PlainsMara
Day 7
Masai Mara National Reserve
PlatinumZebra Plains Mara
Enjoy a full day of wildlife exploration in the Masai Mara National Reserve. After an early breakfast, set out across the vast savannah plains for an extended game drive. The Mara is renowned for its exceptional wildlife concentrations and is home to the Big Five. Search for lions, leopards, elephants, buffaloes, cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, and wildebeest. Depending on the season, you may also witness the spectacular Great Wildebeest Migration. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the reserve before continuing your wildlife adventure. Return to camp later in the day for dinner and overnight.
Activities:
Spend a full day exploring the Masai Mara, one of Kenya’s most famous wildlife destinations. Search for the Big Five and other animals across the open savannah, with opportunities to witness spectacular wildlife interactions. Great Migration Viewing: During the migration season, look for large herds of wildebeest and zebras crossing the Mara plains. Picnic Lunch: Enjoy a picnic lunch in the reserve before continuing the afternoon game drive.
Accommodations:
PlatinumZebra Plains Mara
PlatinumZebra Plains Mara
Day 7
Masai Mara National Reserve to Nairobi
After breakfast, check out and visit a Maasai village for a cultural experience. Learn about traditional Maasai customs, lifestyle, homes, music, and dance while interacting with members of the local community. After the visit, begin your journey back to Nairobi. Enjoy lunch along the way before continuing to your hotel or Nairobi Airport for your onward flight. Your Safari Trip in Kenya comes to an end with unforgettable memories of Kenya’s wildlife, landscapes, and culture.
