7-Day Best of Kenya Safari – Midrange Luxury
This 7-Day Best of Kenya Safari – Midrange Luxury is one of the most rewarding safari journeys for travelers who want to experience Kenya’s top wildlife destinations with upgraded comfort, excellent service, and great value. Starting and ending in Nairobi, this private safari combines the legendary plains of Masai Mara, the scenic freshwater beauty of Lake Naivasha, and the elephant-rich landscapes of Amboseli National Park.
Travel in a private pop-up roof minivan, specially designed for safari viewing with large windows and an opening roof for game drives. Enjoy personalized pacing, scenic road journeys, and comfortable transfers between destinations while accompanied by a professional safari driver-guide.
Spend three nights in the world-famous Masai Mara, giving you quality time for exceptional game viewing and chances to spot the Big Five, big cats, and seasonal migration wildlife. Continue to Lake Naivasha for a relaxing overnight stay with optional boat rides and walking experiences, then finish with two nights in Amboseli National Park, home to giant elephant herds and breathtaking Mount Kilimanjaro backdrops.
With handpicked midrange luxury lodges and camps, balanced driving distances, and Kenya’s finest wildlife highlights, this safari is ideal for couples, families, honeymooners, photographers, and first-time safari travelers seeking comfort without the ultra-premium price tag.
Who This Safari Is Ideal For
- Couples seeking a stylish Kenya safari getaway
- Families wanting comfort and memorable wildlife encounters
- Honeymooners seeking romance and scenery
- First-time visitors wanting Kenya’s best parks in one trip
- Travelers wanting premium value safari accommodation
Why This Safari Works
- Covers Kenya’s three most iconic safari destinations in 7 days
- Extra nights in Masai Mara improve wildlife viewing success
- Combines safari action with relaxing Lake Naivasha scenery
- Ends with Amboseli elephants and Kilimanjaro views
- Midrange luxury lodges offer comfort and strong value
- Private minivan provides flexibility and personalized service
Tour Highlights
3 nights in world-famous Masai Mara
Big Five safari game drives
Scenic Great Rift Valley journey
Lake Naivasha optional boat safari
Crescent Island walking safari option
2 nights in Amboseli National Park
Large elephant herds with Kilimanjaro views
Private pop-up roof minivan transport
Handpicked midrange luxury lodges and camps
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.
Not for solo travelers
Solo travelers cannot book this private tour.
Can start any day
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
Minimum age of 3 years
The minimum age for this tour is 3 years.
Day 1
Nairobi to Masai Mara National Park
Depart Nairobi after breakfast and travel through the scenic Great Rift Valley toward Masai Mara National Reserve.
Stop at the viewpoint for panoramic photos before continuing via Narok town to the reserve.
Arrive at your midrange luxury camp or lodge in time for lunch.
Later head out for an afternoon game drive to begin searching for lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, and other plains wildlife.
Accommodations
Zebra Plains Mara Camp
Day 2
Full Day in Masai Mara National Park
Spend a full day exploring Masai Mara with morning and afternoon game drives across one of Africa’s greatest wildlife reserves.
Vast grasslands and river systems support outstanding numbers of animals year-round.
Look for lions, cheetahs, leopards, buffalo, elephants, wildebeest, gazelles, and many bird species.
Picnic lunch inside the reserve may be arranged for maximum game-viewing time.
Accommodations
Zebra Plains Mara Camp
Day 3
Full Day in Masai Mara National Park
Enjoy another full day in Masai Mara, giving you more time to explore different sectors of the reserve and improve chances of special sightings.
This extra day adds depth and flexibility to your safari experience.
Visit river crossings areas, search for predators, or enjoy slower photography-focused drives depending on your interests.
Accommodations
Zebra Plains Mara Camp
Day 4
Masai Mara to Lake Naivasha
After breakfast, depart Masai Mara and drive to Lake Naivasha through beautiful Rift Valley scenery.
Arrive in time for lunch at your lakeside lodge.
Later enjoy leisure time or take an optional boat safari to see hippos, fish eagles, and the lake’s rich birdlife.
Optional Crescent Island walking safari can also be arranged.
Accommodations
Lake Nakuru Lodge
Day 5
Lake Naivasha to Amboseli National Park
After breakfast, depart Lake Naivasha and travel via Nairobi toward Amboseli National Park near the Tanzania border.
The journey offers changing scenery from highlands to open southern plains.
Arrive in Amboseli later in the day and check into your midrange luxury lodge or camp.
If time allows, enjoy an introductory evening game drive.
Accommodations
Sentrim Amboseli Lodge
Day 6
Full Day in Amboseli National Park
Spend a full day exploring Amboseli National Park, famous for its massive elephant herds and classic views of Mount Kilimanjaro.
Early morning often offers the clearest mountain backdrop.
Search for lions, buffalo, giraffes, zebras, hyenas, wildebeest, and numerous bird species in wetlands and open plains.
Accommodations
Sentrim Amboseli Lodge
Day 7
Amboseli to Nairobi
Enjoy breakfast before departing Amboseli for Nairobi. Take in your final views of the park and surrounding plains during the drive north.
Arrive in Nairobi in the afternoon with drop-off at your hotel, residence, or airport, marking the end of your unforgettable Kenya safari.
Accommodations
End of tour ( No accommodation )
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.