5-Day Roaring Kenya Safari – Mid-Range Kenya Safari Tour
This 5-Day Roaring Kenya Safari – Mid-Range is a fast-paced and rewarding Kenya safari designed for travelers who want to experience three of Kenya’s most celebrated wildlife destinations in just five days.
Beginning and ending in Nairobi, the journey combines the predator-rich plains of Masai Mara National Reserve, the rhino sanctuary of Lake Nakuru National Park, and the elephant-filled landscapes of Amboseli National Park with views of Mount Kilimanjaro.
Travel in your choice of a pop-up roof 4x4 Land Cruiser or pop-up roof safari minivan, both ideal for road safaris and game viewing.
Expect thrilling game drives, dramatic scenery, abundant wildlife, and comfortable mid-range lodges or tented camps offering excellent hospitality. This safari is ideal for travelers wanting maximum wildlife variety within limited time.
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 romantic safari escape
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Families wanting adventure and comfort
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First-time visitors wanting iconic wildlife parks
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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 Nakuru, and Amboseli in one short circuit
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Great chance to see the Big Five plus rhinos and elephants
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Efficient route starting and ending in Nairobi
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Mix of savannah, lake ecosystem, and mountain scenery
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Choice of 4x4 Land Cruiser or pop-up roof minivan
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Mid-range lodges balance comfort and value
Tour Highlights
2 nights in world-famous Masai Mara National Reserve
Search for lions, cheetahs, leopards, and elephants
Visit Lake Nakuru rhino sanctuary and bird paradise
Amboseli elephants with Mount Kilimanjaro backdrop
Scenic Great Rift Valley viewpoints
Sunrise and sunset game drives
Mid-range lodges and camps with full board meals
Professional safari guide throughout
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.
Pause at a viewpoint before continuing via Narok town toward Masai Mara.
Arrive in time for lunch at your camp or lodge, then head out for an afternoon game drive. Watch for elephants, giraffes, zebras, lions, and other plains wildlife as your safari adventure begins.
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Transport: Nairobi to Masai Mara – Approx. 5.5 to 6 hours (270 km) by pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle or pop-up roof minivan
Enkorok Mara Camp
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Full Day in Masai Mara
Spend a full day exploring Kenya’s most famous safari reserve. Morning and afternoon game drives maximize chances of seeing lions, cheetahs, buffalo, elephants, hyenas, and possibly leopards.
You may enjoy a picnic lunch inside the reserve or return to camp between drives. The endless plains and rich wildlife make Masai Mara unforgettable.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Transport: Full-day game drives within Masai Mara Reserve
Enkorok Mara Camp
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Masai Mara to Lake Nakuru National Park
After breakfast, enjoy a final short morning game drive as you exit Masai Mara. Then travel across the Rift Valley toward Lake Nakuru National Park.
Arrive later in the day and enjoy an evening game drive in this compact but wildlife-rich park known for rhinos, Rothschild giraffes, flamingos (seasonal), and tree-climbing lions.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Transport: Masai Mara to Lake Nakuru – Approx. 5 to 6 hours (300 km) by safari vehicle
Ziwa Bush Lodge
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Lake Nakuru to Amboseli National Park
After an early breakfast, depart Lake Nakuru and drive south via Nairobi toward Amboseli National Park. This scenic transfer takes you across changing landscapes from Rift Valley escarpments to open plains.
Arrive in Amboseli by late afternoon or evening. Check into your lodge and relax while enjoying views of Mount Kilimanjaro when weather permits.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Transport: Lake Nakuru to Amboseli – Approx. 7 to 8 hours (420 km) by safari vehicle
Amboseli Sopa Lodge
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Amboseli National Park to Nairobi
Start with an early morning game drive in Amboseli, the best time to see elephants, buffalo, giraffes, and predators while the park is active. Clear skies may reveal magnificent views of Mount Kilimanjaro.
Return for breakfast, then depart for Nairobi arriving in the afternoon for hotel or airport drop-off, ending your thrilling Kenya safari.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Transport: Amboseli to Nairobi – Approx. 4.5 to 5 hours (240 km) by safari vehicle
No Accommodations ( 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.