5 Days / 4 Nights — Kenya Midrange Safari
Maasai Mara • Lake Nakuru • Lake Naivasha • Amboseli
Trip Overview
- Duration: 5 Days / 4 Nights
- Destinations: Maasai Mara, Lake Nakuru, Lake Naivasha, Amboseli
- Price: $2,279 per person
- Travel Style: Midrange lodges/tented camps, private 4x4 safari vehicle
- Ideal For: Couples, small groups, families, wildlife enthusiasts
Arrival Info
Pick-up from Nairobi hotel or Jomo Kenyatta Airport; briefing on itinerary and safety, then scenic drive to Maasai Mara.
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1: Nairobi → Maasai Mara National Reserve
- 06:30 – 07:00: Pick-up from Nairobi hotel or Jomo Kenyatta Airport; safari briefing.
- 07:00 – 12:30: Drive through scenic Rift Valley landscapes; stop at viewpoint or Maasai village for photography.
- 12:30 – 13:30: Lunch at lodge or picnic in Mara.
- 14:00 – 18:00: Afternoon private game drive (lions, elephants, zebras, wildebeest, giraffes); birdwatching (vultures, storks, eagles); photography at open plains and river crossings.
- 18:00 – 19:30: Dinner at lodge. Overnight at Mara Sopa Lodge.
- Meals: Lunch, Dinner.
Day 2: Maasai Mara → Lake Nakuru National Park
- 06:00 – 09:30: Early morning sunrise game drive in Maasai Mara; optional Mara River visit for hippos and crocodiles.
- 09:30 – 10:30: Breakfast at lodge.
- 10:30 – 15:30: Drive to Lake Nakuru National Park; lunch stops en route.
- 15:30 – 18:00: Afternoon game drive in Lake Nakuru (black & white rhinos, giraffes, buffalos, flamingos); optional Baboon Cliff visit.
- 18:00 – 19:30: Dinner at lodge. Overnight at Lake Nakuru Lodge.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Day 3: Lake Nakuru → Lake Naivasha
- 06:30 – 08:00: Optional early morning game drive in Lake Nakuru; breakfast at lodge.
- 08:00 – 11:00: Drive to Lake Naivasha; scenic Rift Valley views en route.
- 11:00 – 13:00: Boat ride on Lake Naivasha (hippos, birds); optional Crescent Island guided walking safari.
- 13:00 – 14:00: Lunch at lodge.
- 14:00 – 17:00: Optional visit to flower farms, local communities, or relax at lodge.
- 17:00 – 18:30: Dinner at lodge. Overnight at Naivasha Simba Lodge.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Day 4: Lake Naivasha → Amboseli National Park
- 06:30 – 07:30: Breakfast at lodge; depart for Amboseli.
- 07:30 – 15:00: Scenic drive through southern Kenya; lunch stops and photography en route.
- 15:00 – 18:00: Afternoon game drive (elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, cheetahs); photography with Mount Kilimanjaro as backdrop; optional Observation Hill visit.
- 18:00 – 19:30: Dinner at lodge. Overnight at Amboseli Sopa Lodge.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Day 5: Amboseli → Nairobi / Departure
- 06:30 – 08:00: Optional early morning game drive for sunrise photography; breakfast at lodge.
- 08:00 – 13:00: Drive back to Nairobi; stops for photography and refreshments; drop-off at hotel or airport.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.
Midrange Package Includes
- Private 4x4 safari vehicle with English-speaking driver-guide
- Pick-up and drop-off in Nairobi
- 4 nights midrange accommodation with ensuite bathrooms
- All meals as per itinerary (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
- Morning & afternoon game drives
- Boat ride at Lake Naivasha
- Bottled water during safari
- Cultural experiences with Maasai communities and optional hot air balloon
Exclusions
- International flights
- Kenya visa
- Park and conservation fees for Maasai Mara, Lake Nakuru, Lake Naivasha, Amboseli
- Travel & medical insurance
- Optional activities not included (hot air balloon)
- Personal expenses & gratuities
