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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