8-Day Into the Wild – Mid-Range Kenya Safari
The 8-Day Into the Wild Mid-Range Kenya Safari is a perfectly balanced journey across some of Kenya’s most spectacular wildlife destinations.
From the predator-rich plains of Masai Mara National Reserve to the rhino sanctuary of Lake Nakuru National Park, the tranquil beauty of Lake Naivasha, and the elephant-filled landscapes of Amboseli National Park, this safari showcases the incredible diversity of Kenya’s ecosystems.
Travel in a comfortable pop-up roof 4x4 safari vehicle with an experienced guide who knows the parks intimately, ensuring excellent wildlife sightings and photography opportunities.
Carefully selected mid-range lodges and tented camps provide comfort and relaxation after exciting game drives.
This safari blends scenic drives, wildlife encounters, and immersive nature experiences for a truly memorable Kenya safari tour.
Who This Safari Is Ideal For
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Travelers seeking a comprehensive Kenya safari tour covering multiple iconic parks.
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Couples, families, and small groups wanting a privately guided safari experience.
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First-time safari visitors hoping to see the Big 5 and diverse wildlife habitats.
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Nature lovers and photographers looking for varied landscapes and wildlife encounters.
Why This Safari Is Best
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Multiple Iconic Parks: Combines Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru, Naivasha, and Amboseli.
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Big 5 Opportunities: Excellent wildlife viewing across multiple reserves.
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Scenic Variety: Rift Valley lakes, savannah plains, and Kilimanjaro views.
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Comfortable Mid-Range Lodges: Ideal balance of value and comfort.
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Expert Safari Guides: Increase chances of spotting wildlife and understanding ecosystems.
Tour Highlights
Big 5 wildlife encounters in Masai Mara National Reserve
Flamingos, rhinos, and birdlife in Lake Nakuru National Park
Boat safari experience on Lake Naivasha
Iconic elephant herds in Amboseli with Mount Kilimanjaro views
Scenic drives across the Great Rift Valley
Comfortable mid-range lodges and tented camps
Expert-guided safari adventures in pop-up roof 4x4 vehicles
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.
Day 1
Nairobi → Masai Mara National Reserve
Your Kenya safari tour begins with an early morning departure from Nairobi in a pop-up roof 4x4 safari vehicle.
The journey to Masai Mara takes approximately 5–6 hours (280 km) and passes through the scenic Great Rift Valley, where you will stop briefly for panoramic views and photographs.
Arrive at your mid-range lodge or tented camp in time for lunch before heading out for your first afternoon game drive.
The Masai Mara is home to abundant wildlife including lions, elephants, buffalo, cheetahs, and giraffes.
As the golden African sunset lights up the plains, return to your lodge for dinner and overnight relaxation.
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Transport: Nairobi → Masai Mara – 5–6 hours (280 km) by pop-up roof 4x4 safari vehicle
Accommodation
Enkorok Mara Camp
Day 2
Full-Day Masai Mara Safari
Spend the day exploring the vast savannahs of the Masai Mara, one of Africa’s most famous wildlife reserves.
Early morning and afternoon game drives provide excellent opportunities to see predators such as lions, leopards, and cheetahs as well as large herds of grazing animals.
Enjoy a picnic lunch in the reserve while watching wildlife in their natural habitat.
Depending on the time of year, you may witness the dramatic Great Migration of wildebeest and zebras moving across the plains.
Return to your lodge in the evening for dinner and relaxation.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Transport: Full-day game drives in pop-up roof 4x4 safari vehicle
Accommodation
Enkorok Mara Camp
Day 3
Masai Mara → Lake Nakuru National Park
Another full day in the Masai Mara allows you to explore deeper areas of the reserve and track wildlife with your expert guide.
Early morning drives are ideal for spotting predators returning from their night hunts and enjoying beautiful sunrise landscapes.
The afternoon game drive focuses on different regions of the park where elephants, giraffes, and antelopes roam freely across the plains.
Return to the lodge at sunset and enjoy a relaxed evening in the heart of the African wilderness.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Transport: Full-day game drives in pop-up roof 4x4 safari vehicle
Accommodation
Enkorok Mara Camp
Day 4
Lake Nakuru → Lake Naivasha
After breakfast, depart Masai Mara and drive through the scenic Rift Valley toward Lake Nakuru National Park, a journey of approximately 5–6 hours (300 km).
Arrive in time for lunch at your lodge before heading out on an afternoon game drive.
Lake Nakuru is famous for its flamingos and large populations of black and white rhinos. The park is also home to lions, buffalo, giraffes, and a wide variety of bird species.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Transport: Masai Mara → Lake Nakuru – 5–6 hours (300 km) by pop-up roof 4x4 safari vehicle
Accommodation
Ziwa Bush Lodge
Day 5
Lake Naivasha → Amboseli National Park
Start the morning with a game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park before departing for nearby Lake Naivasha, located approximately 2 hours (80 km) away in the Great Rift Valley.
After lunch at your lodge, enjoy a boat safari on Lake Naivasha, where you may see hippos, fish eagles, and other aquatic birdlife.
Optional activities include a walking safari on Crescent Island where giraffes and zebras roam freely among visitors.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Transport: Lake Nakuru → Lake Naivasha – 2 hours (80 km) by pop-up roof 4x4 safari vehicle
Accommodation
Naivasha Kongoni Lodge
Day 6
Full-Day Amboseli National Park Safari
After breakfast, depart Lake Naivasha and drive south toward Amboseli National Park, located near the Kenya–Tanzania border.
The journey takes approximately 5–6 hours (310 km) through changing landscapes of the Rift Valley and southern plains.
Arrive in the afternoon and check into your lodge before heading out for an evening game drive.
Amboseli is famous for its massive elephant herds and breathtaking views of Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest mountain.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Transport: Lake Naivasha → Amboseli – 5–6 hours (310 km) by pop-up roof 4x4 safari vehicle
Accommodation
Amboseli Sopa Lodge
Day 7
Amboseli National Park Safari
Spend a full day exploring Amboseli National Park with morning and afternoon game drives.
The park’s wetlands attract large numbers of animals including elephants, buffalo, zebras, wildebeest, and numerous bird species.
Your guide will take you to the best wildlife viewing areas while you enjoy spectacular views of Mount Kilimanjaro rising above the plains.
Return to your lodge in the evening for dinner and relaxation.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Transport: Full-day game drives in pop-up roof 4x4 safari vehicle
Accommodation
Amboseli Sopa Lodge
Day 8
Amboseli → Nairobi (Fly-In Transfer)
After breakfast, enjoy a final short game drive as you exit the park before beginning the journey back to Nairobi.
The drive takes approximately 4–5 hours (240 km) through Maasai lands and scenic countryside.
Arrive in Nairobi in the afternoon where you will be dropped off at your hotel or the international airport, marking the end of your unforgettable Into the Wild Kenya safari adventure.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Transport: Amboseli → Nairobi – 4–5 hours (240 km) by pop-up roof 4x4 safari vehicle
Accommodation
No Accommodation ( End of the tour )
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 1, 2026 - Mar 31, 2026 | $3,705 | $2,550 |
| Apr 1, 2026 - May 31, 2026 | $3,480 | $2,400 |
| Jun 1, 2026 - Jun 14, 2026 | $3,705 | $2,550 |
| Jun 15, 2026 - Sep 30, 2026 | $4,485 | $3,170 |
| Oct 1, 2026 - Oct 31, 2026 | $4,215 | $2,990 |
| Nov 1, 2026 - Dec 14, 2026 | $4,005 | $2,850 |
| Dec 15, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026 | $4,485 | $3,170 |
| Jan 1, 2027 - Feb 28, 2027 | $3,795 | $2,610 |
| Mar 1, 2027 - Mar 31, 2027 | $3,705 | $2,550 |
| Apr 1, 2027 - May 31, 2027 | $3,480 | $2,400 |
| Jun 1, 2027 - Jun 14, 2027 | $3,705 | $2,550 |
| Jun 15, 2027 - Sep 30, 2027 | $4,485 | $3,170 |
| Oct 1, 2027 - Oct 31, 2027 | $4,215 | $2,990 |
| Nov 1, 2027 - Dec 14, 2027 | $4,005 | $2,850 |
| Dec 15, 2027 - Dec 31, 2027 | $4,485 | $3,170 |