5-Day Amboseli, Lake Naivasha and Mara Safari – Mid-Range Kenya Safari
This 5-Day Amboseli, Lake Naivasha and Mara Safari – Mid-Range is a rewarding Kenya safari designed for travelers who want to experience three of Kenya’s most iconic destinations in a short yet unforgettable journey.
Starting and ending in Nairobi, this itinerary combines the wildlife-rich plains of Masai Mara National Reserve, the peaceful freshwater beauty of Lake Naivasha, and the famous elephant country of Amboseli National Park beneath Mount Kilimanjaro.
Travel throughout the safari in a pop-up roof safari minivan, ideal for comfortable road travel and panoramic wildlife viewing.
Stay in carefully selected mid-range lodges and tented camps offering comfort, warm hospitality, and excellent value.
This safari blends predator action, lakeside relaxation, and dramatic scenery for a complete Kenya experience.
Who This Safari Is Ideal For
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Travelers with limited time wanting Kenya’s top parks
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Couples seeking a scenic safari escape
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Families wanting adventure with comfort
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First-time visitors wanting iconic destinations
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Wildlife photographers seeking varied landscapes
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Mid-range travelers wanting value and quality
Why This Safari Best
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Combines Masai Mara, Lake Naivasha, and Amboseli in one efficient route
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Great mix of Big Five wildlife, lake activities, and elephant encounters
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Scenic contrast between savannah plains, freshwater lake, and mountain backdrop
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Comfortable mid-range lodges throughout
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Starts and ends in Nairobi for convenience
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Ideal short safari for travelers wanting variety in 5 days
Tour Highlights
2 nights in world-famous Masai Mara National Reserve
Search for lions, cheetahs, elephants, and buffalo
Optional boat ride among hippos and birdlife
Amboseli elephant herds with Mount Kilimanjaro views
Relax at scenic Lake Naivasha
Great Rift Valley scenic viewpoints en route
Full board mid-range accommodation
Guided safari in pop-up roof minivan
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.
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Nairobi to Masai Mara National Reserve
Your safari begins with morning pick-up in Nairobi followed by a scenic drive through the Great Rift Valley.
Stop at a panoramic viewpoint before continuing via Narok town toward Masai Mara.
Arrive in time for lunch at your lodge or camp.
Later, enjoy an afternoon game drive searching for lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, and many plains animals.
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Transport: Nairobi to Masai Mara – Approx. 5.5 to 6 hours (270 km) by pop-up roof safari minivan
Enkorok Mara Camp
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Full Day in Masai Mara
Spend a full day exploring one of Africa’s finest safari reserves.
Morning and afternoon game drives maximize chances of seeing lions, cheetahs, leopards, buffalo, elephants, hyenas, and abundant wildlife.
Relax at camp between drives or choose a picnic lunch inside the reserve for extended game viewing.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Transport: Full-day game drives within Masai Mara National Reserve
Enkorok Mara Camp
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Masai Mara to Lake Naivasha
After breakfast, depart Masai Mara and drive through the Great Rift Valley toward Lake Naivasha.
Arrive in time for lunch at your lakeside lodge.
In the afternoon, enjoy an optional boat safari among hippos and birdlife or visit Crescent Island for a guided nature walk with zebras and giraffes.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Transport: Masai Mara to Lake Naivasha – Approx. 5 to 6 hours (290 km) by safari minivan
Naivasha Kongoni Lodge
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Lake Naivasha to Amboseli National Park
After breakfast, depart Lake Naivasha and drive via Nairobi southward to Amboseli National Park.
Enjoy lunch en route before continuing through changing landscapes toward elephant country.
Arrive in the afternoon or early evening and head for a short game drive if time allows.
Watch for elephants, wildebeest, and buffalo with Kilimanjaro views when skies are clear.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Transport: Lake Naivasha to Amboseli – Approx. 6.5 to 7.5 hours (360 km) by safari minivan
Amboseli Sopa Lodge
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Amboseli to Nairobi
Enjoy an early morning game drive in Amboseli when wildlife is active and the mountain is often clearest.
Search for elephants, lions, giraffes, and many plains species.
Return for breakfast, then depart for Nairobi arriving in the afternoon for hotel or airport drop-off, concluding your unforgettable Kenya safari.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Transport: Amboseli to Nairobi – Approx. 4.5 to 5 hours (240 km) by safari minivan
No Accomodations ( 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.