The safari covers some of Kenya’s most popular wildlife destinations, including the Masai Mara National Reserve, Lake Nakuru National Park, Lake Naivasha, and Amboseli National Park. You will experience different landscapes and wildlife habitats, from the open savannah of the Mara to the scenic lakes of the Great Rift Valley and the elephant-rich plains of Amboseli.
Yes. The safari is suitable for families, couples, friends, and first-time safari travellers. The mid-range accommodation provides a comfortable stay while keeping the package more affordable than a luxury safari. The itinerary also allows enough time at each destination for relaxed game drives and wildlife viewing.
You can expect to see a wide variety of African wildlife, including lions, elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, hippos, antelopes, and numerous bird species. The Masai Mara is particularly famous for big cats and large herds of wildebeest and zebras, while Amboseli is renowned for its large elephant populations and spectacular views of Mount Kilimanjaro.
The safari uses carefully selected mid-range lodges, camps, and hotels offering comfortable rooms, good meals, and convenient access to the national parks and reserves. Accommodation is selected based on location, comfort, service, and value for money. Room arrangements can normally be organized according to the needs of couples, families, or groups.
The package generally includes park entry fees, accommodation, meals as specified in the itinerary, a professional driver-guide, safari transportation, applicable taxes and VAT, airport transfers, and drinking water during the safari. International flights, visas, travel insurance, personal expenses, tips, and other items specifically listed under exclusions are not included.
8-Day Into the Wild – Mid-Range
Low Season
Apr 1, 2027 - May 31, 2027
2 persons
2,400.00 USD
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4 persons
2,120.00 USD
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6 persons
2,040.00 USD
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Mid Season
Nov 1, 2027 - Dec 14, 2027
2 persons
2,850.00 USD
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4 persons
2,570.00 USD
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6 persons
2,490.00 USD
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High Season
Jun 15, 2027 - Sep 30, 2027
2 persons
3,170.00 USD
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4 persons
2,890.00 USD
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6 persons
2,810.00 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 increases of taxes and/or park fees
Experience the best of Kenya on an unforgettable Kenya Safari Trip through some of the country’s most spectacular wildlife destinations. This 8-day adventure takes you from the famous Masai Mara National Reserve to Lake Nakuru, the beautiful Lake Naivasha, and the wildlife-rich plains of Amboseli National Park. Along the way, you will enjoy exciting game drives, scenic landscapes, and opportunities to see Africa’s iconic animals in their natural habitats.
Designed for travellers looking for comfort and value, this mid-range Kenya Safari Trip combines carefully selected accommodation, professional safari guiding, comfortable transportation, park fees, meals, and daily drinking water. The itinerary provides a good balance between wildlife viewing and relaxation, making it suitable for couples, families, friends, and first-time safari travellers. From watching lions and elephants in the Masai Mara to seeing large herds of elephants against the backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro in Amboseli, every day brings a new experience.
This Kenya Safari Trip starts and ends in Nairobi, making it convenient for travellers arriving in Kenya by international flight. With a carefully planned route and multiple wildlife destinations, the safari offers an excellent introduction to Kenya’s diverse landscapes, wildlife, and natural beauty.
Itinerary
Day 1:
Nairobi → Masai Mara National Reserve
Day 2:
Full-Day Masai Mara National Reserve
Day 3:
Full-Day Masai Mara National Reserve
Day 4:
Masai Mara → Lake Nakuru National Park
Day 5:
Lake Nakuru → Lake Naivasha
Day 6:
Lake Naivasha → Amboseli National Park
Day 7:
Full-Day Amboseli National Park
Day 8:
Amboseli → Nairobi
Day 1
Nairobi → Masai Mara National Reserve
PlatinumEnkorok Mara Camp
You will depart Nairobi early in the morning and travel towards the Masai Mara National Reserve, one of Africa’s most celebrated safari destinations. The journey takes you through the scenic Great Rift Valley and the beautiful Kenyan countryside. The Masai Mara forms part of the larger Serengeti ecosystem and is famous for its abundant wildlife and the annual movement of wildebeest, zebras, and other grazing animals.
You will arrive in time for lunch and check in at your accommodation. After some time to relax, you will head out for your first afternoon game drive. Your guide will explore the plains in search of lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, buffaloes, and possibly cheetahs and leopards. As the afternoon progresses, the golden light creates excellent conditions for wildlife photography before you return to camp for dinner.
Activities:
Enjoy extensive game drives across the open plains of the Masai Mara in search of Kenya’s famous wildlife. Your professional safari guide will track animals according to their movements and the season. You can expect opportunities to see lions, elephants, cheetahs, leopards, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, gazelles, and many other species. Early morning drives are especially rewarding because predators are often active, while afternoon drives offer beautiful golden-hour photography.
Accommodations:
PlatinumEnkorok Mara Camp
PlatinumEnkorok Mara Camp
Day 2
Full-Day Masai Mara National Reserve
PlatinumEnkorok Mara Camp
After breakfast, you will spend the entire day exploring the Masai Mara on a game drive. With a packed lunch, you can travel deeper into the reserve and spend more time searching for wildlife instead of returning to camp for lunch.
The Masai Mara is particularly famous for its large populations of big cats, including lions and cheetahs. Leopards may also be spotted resting in trees or moving through areas of thicker vegetation. The open grasslands support large herds of wildebeest, zebras, gazelles, and buffaloes.
Your guide will select the best areas based on recent wildlife sightings and seasonal conditions. The Mara is also an excellent destination for birdwatchers, with hundreds of recorded species, including eagles, vultures, storks, bustards, hawks, falcons, and sunbirds
Activities:
If you travel during the migration season, you may have the opportunity to witness large herds of wildebeest and zebras moving through the Mara. The migration is one of Africa’s most impressive wildlife spectacles. Depending on the timing and location of the herds, you may see animals gathering around the Mara River, crossing open grasslands, or moving between grazing areas.
Accommodations:
PlatinumEnkorok Mara Camp
PlatinumEnkorok Mara Camp
Day 3
Full-Day Masai Mara National Reserve
PlatinumEnkorok Mara Camp
Today offers another full day of wildlife exploration in the Masai Mara. An early start gives you an excellent chance to encounter predators when they are most active. You will explore different sections of the reserve, following the seasonal movements of wildlife and searching for the Big Five.
The Mara provides excellent opportunities to observe animals in their natural environment. You may see elephants moving across the plains, giraffes feeding on acacia trees, large herds of zebra and wildebeest, and predators such as lions and cheetahs. Depending on the season, you may also witness dramatic wildlife interactions around rivers and waterholes.
A picnic lunch will be provided during the game drive, allowing you to maximize your time inside the reserve. Later in the afternoon, you will continue game viewing before returning to Enkorok Mara Camp.
Activities:
The Masai Mara is an excellent destination for bird enthusiasts. During game drives, keep an eye out for eagles, vultures, hawks, falcons, storks, bustards, sunbirds, and many smaller savannah species. Your guide can help identify different birds and explain their behaviour, habitats, and role within the ecosystem.
Accommodations:
PlatinumEnkorok Mara Camp
PlatinumEnkorok Mara Camp
Day 4
Masai Mara → Lake Nakuru National Park
PlatinumZiwa Bush Lodge
After breakfast, you will depart the Masai Mara and drive towards Lake Nakuru National Park. The route takes you through Kenya’s beautiful Great Rift Valley landscapes before arriving at the park.
Lake Nakuru is famous for its rhinos and diverse birdlife. The park is home to both black and white rhinos, while other wildlife includes buffaloes, zebras, giraffes, hippos, lions, and other species. The lake and surrounding woodland provide a beautiful setting for wildlife photography.
You will arrive in time for lunch before heading out on an afternoon game drive. Your guide will explore the park’s key wildlife areas and lakeshore before returning to the lodge in the evening.
Activities:
Lake Nakuru provides an excellent opportunity to see rhinos in their natural habitat. During your game drive, your guide will search for these impressive animals around the park’s open grasslands and woodland areas. The park is an important rhino conservation area, making rhino viewing one of the major highlights of the safari.
Explore Lake Nakuru National Park on a game drive through its grasslands, woodlands, and areas around the lake. The park is particularly known for its rhino population, giving you a good chance of seeing both white and black rhinos. Other wildlife includes buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, waterbucks, lions, leopards, and hippos.
Accommodations:
PlatinumZiwa Bush Lodge
PlatinumZiwa Bush Lodge
Day 5
Lake Nakuru → Lake Naivasha
PlatinumNaivasha Kongoni
After breakfast, you will travel to Lake Naivasha, one of the most scenic freshwater lakes in Kenya. Located at approximately 1,910 metres above sea level, the lake is surrounded by green vegetation, papyrus, farmland, and beautiful Rift Valley scenery.
Lake Naivasha is particularly attractive to bird lovers, with hundreds of bird species recorded around the lake and its surrounding habitats. You may see kingfishers, herons, fish eagles, and other waterbirds. The lake is also home to large numbers of hippos, which can often be seen resting in the water during the day.
You will have time to enjoy the peaceful surroundings of Naivasha and can participate in optional activities such as a boat ride or visit to a nearby wildlife area, depending on your interests and available time.
Activities:
A boat ride on Lake Naivasha can be arranged as an optional activity. From the water, you can enjoy a different perspective of the lake and observe hippos and waterbirds at close range. The boat experience is particularly enjoyable for travellers interested in photography, nature, and bird watching.
Visit the beautiful freshwater Lake Naivasha and enjoy its peaceful surroundings. The lake is surrounded by papyrus and other vegetation that provides habitat for numerous bird species. You may see hippos in and around the water, while birdlife can include kingfishers, herons, fish eagles, and other waterbirds.
Accommodations:
PlatinumNaivasha Kongoni
PlatinumNaivasha Kongoni
Day 6
Lake Naivasha → Amboseli National Park
PlatinumAmboseli Sopa
After breakfast, you will begin the journey from Lake Naivasha to Amboseli National Park. The route takes you across the Kenyan countryside towards the southern part of the country.
Amboseli is famous for its large elephant herds and spectacular views of Mount Kilimanjaro. The park contains open plains, dry lake beds, acacia woodland, and permanent wetlands where wildlife gathers.
After arriving and checking in at your lodge, you will enjoy lunch before heading out for an afternoon game drive. You may encounter elephants, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeest, giraffes, hippos, and various bird species. If weather conditions are favourable, you may also enjoy stunning views of Mount Kilimanjaro.
Activities:
Enjoy game drives through the open plains and wetlands of Amboseli National Park. The park is famous for its large elephant herds, but you can also search for lions, cheetahs, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, hippos, and numerous bird species. The varied landscapes provide excellent opportunities for both wildlife viewing and photography.
Late-afternoon game drives provide excellent opportunities to enjoy Kenya’s golden savannah landscapes. The softer evening light can make wildlife particularly photogenic, while the changing colours of the sky create a beautiful setting before returning to camp or lodge.
Accommodations:
PlatinumAmboseli Sopa
PlatinumAmboseli Sopa
Day 7
Full-Day Amboseli National Park
PlatinumAmboseli Sopa
Rise early for a game drive when wildlife is active and Mount Kilimanjaro often has its clearest views. With a packed lunch, you will spend much of the day exploring Amboseli National Park.
Amboseli is particularly famous for close encounters with elephants. Large elephant families can often be seen moving through the park’s wetlands and open plains. You may also encounter lions, cheetahs, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, hippos, and numerous bird species.
After breakfast, an optional Maasai village visit can be arranged for travellers interested in learning more about local culture. A cultural visit may include traditional singing and dancing, an introduction to Maasai homes and daily life, and an opportunity to learn about the community’s traditions.
You will continue with game viewing before returning to Amboseli Sopa Lodge.
Activities:
Enjoy spectacular views of Mount Kilimanjaro from Amboseli National Park when weather conditions are favourable. Early mornings often provide some of the best opportunities to see the mountain before clouds gather around the summit. Your guide will choose suitable viewpoints where you can combine wildlife photography with views of Africa’s highest mountain.
One of the main highlights is observing Amboseli’s elephants. Large family groups can often be seen moving across the plains, feeding near acacia trees, or gathering around the park’s wetlands. Watching elephants with Mount Kilimanjaro in the background can create some of the most memorable photographs of the safari.
Accommodations:
PlatinumAmboseli Sopa
PlatinumAmboseli Sopa
Day 8
Amboseli → Nairobi
You will wake up for a final morning game drive in Amboseli. This provides one last opportunity to photograph elephants and other wildlife while enjoying the beautiful scenery of the park.
After the game drive, you will return for breakfast and check out. You will then begin your journey back to Nairobi, enjoying lunch en route. The drive takes you through the countryside before arriving in Nairobi at approximately 5:00 PM, depending on traffic and road conditions.
Your 8-Day Kenya Safari Trips adventure ends in Nairobi, where you can be dropped off at your hotel, residence, or Nairobi airport according to your onward travel arrangements.
