6-Day Amboseli, Lake Naivasha and Mara – Mid-Range Safari
This 6-Day Amboseli, Lake Naivasha and Masai Mara Mid-Range Safari is a perfectly balanced Kenya wildlife adventure designed for travelers who want to experience top safari destinations within a short, well-paced itinerary. Starting and ending in Nairobi, this journey takes you through the legendary Masai Mara National Reserve, the scenic Lake Naivasha, and the elephant-rich Amboseli National Park.
Travel in a pop-up roof minivan, offering comfort, great wildlife viewing through the open roof, and an affordable yet immersive safari experience. This itinerary is ideal for travelers seeking a combination of predator-rich plains, lake ecosystems, and iconic elephant landscapes beneath Mount Kilimanjaro.
With carefully selected mid-range lodges and camps, this safari ensures comfort without compromising wildlife experience. It is perfect for couples, families, first-time safari travelers, and groups looking for a classic Kenya safari circuit in just six days.
Who This Safari Is Ideal For
- First-time Kenya safari travelers
- Couples seeking affordable mid-range safari comfort
- Families looking for a short wildlife holiday
- Friends and small groups
- Travelers with limited time in Kenya
Why This Safari Works
- Covers Kenya’s top 3 safari ecosystems in 6 days
- Strong Big Five wildlife viewing opportunities
- Balanced itinerary with varied landscapes
- Mid-range lodges offer comfort and value
- Efficient routing with minimal backtracking
Tour Highlights
2 nights in Masai Mara National Reserve
Big Five game drives in open savannah
Scenic Great Rift Valley drive
Boat safari option at Lake Naivasha
2 nights in Amboseli National Park
Elephant herds with Mount Kilimanjaro views
Professional safari guide throughout
Comfortable mid-range accommodation
Tour Map
Tour Features
Mid-range tour
This mid-range tour uses lodges and tented camps.
Can be customized
You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour.
Private tour
This tour will be organized exclusively for you and won't be shared with others.
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.
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Nairobi to Masai Mara National Reserve
Depart Nairobi in the morning and drive through the Great Rift Valley with a stop at the viewpoint for scenic photography.
Continue via Narok town toward Masai Mara National Reserve.
Arrive in time for lunch at your mid-range lodge or camp.
Later enjoy an afternoon game drive in search of lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, and antelope.
Enkorok Mara Camp
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Full Day in Masai Mara National Reserve
Spend a full day exploring the vast plains of Masai Mara with morning and afternoon game drives.
Look for lions, cheetahs, leopards, buffalo, elephants, wildebeest, hyenas, and abundant birdlife.
Picnic lunch may be served in the reserve.
Enkorok Mara Camp
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Masai Mara to Lake Naivasha
After breakfast, depart Masai Mara and drive through the Rift Valley toward Lake Naivasha.
Arrive in time for lunch and enjoy an optional boat safari to see hippos and birdlife or relax at your lodge.
Naivasha Kongoni Lodge
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Lake Naivasha to Amboseli National Park
After breakfast, depart Lake Naivasha and drive via Nairobi toward Amboseli National Park near the Kenya–Tanzania border.
Arrive in the evening for check-in and relaxation at your lodge.
Amboseli Sopa Lodge
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Full Day in Amboseli National Park
Spend a full day exploring Amboseli National Park, famous for its large elephant herds and dramatic views of Mount Kilimanjaro.
Morning and afternoon game drives offer sightings of lions, buffalo, giraffes, zebras, hyenas, and diverse birdlife.
Amboseli Sopa Lodge
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Amboseli to Nairobi
After breakfast, enjoy a final morning game drive or relaxed departure from Amboseli.
Drive back to Nairobi through scenic countryside and arrive in the afternoon for drop-off at your hotel or airport, marking the end of your safari.
End of Tour ( No Accommodations )
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.