7-Day Roaring Kenya Safari – Mid-Range Kenya Safari Tour
This 7-Day Roaring Kenya Safari – Mid-Range is a perfectly balanced Kenya safari tour crafted for travelers who want to experience Kenya’s most iconic wildlife destinations in one unforgettable journey.
Starting and ending in Nairobi, this adventure combines the legendary plains of Masai Mara National Reserve, the birdlife-rich landscapes of Lake Nakuru National Park, and the majestic elephant country of Amboseli National Park beneath the shadow of Mount Kilimanjaro.
Travel in your choice of a pop-up roof 4x4 Land Cruiser or a pop-up roof safari minivan, both designed for excellent game viewing and comfort on Kenya’s safari roads.
This itinerary offers rewarding game drives, dramatic scenery, excellent chances to spot the Big Five, and carefully selected mid-range lodges or tented camps that provide comfort, hospitality, and authentic safari charm.
Whether you are a couple, family, friends, or solo traveler, this safari delivers Kenya’s finest wildlife regions in one seamless circuit with expert guiding and memorable experiences every day.
Who This Safari Is Ideal For
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Travelers wanting to see Kenya’s top safari parks in one week
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Couples seeking a romantic wildlife holiday
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Families looking for safe and exciting safari experiences
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First-time safari visitors wanting the best highlights
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Photographers seeking diverse landscapes and wildlife
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Mid-range travelers wanting comfort without luxury pricing
Why This Safari Best
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Combines three of Kenya’s most famous parks in one efficient route
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Excellent Big Five wildlife viewing in Masai Mara
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Adds Lake Nakuru rhinos and flamingos for variety
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Ends with Amboseli elephants and Kilimanjaro views
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Good pacing with multiple nights in top wildlife areas
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Choice of 4x4 Land Cruiser or pop-up roof minivan depending on budget and preference
Tour Highlights
3 nights in world-famous Masai Mara National Reserve
Search for lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, and buffalo
Visit Lake Nakuru National Park, home to rhinos and birdlife
Amboseli elephant herds with Mount Kilimanjaro backdrop
Sunrise and sunset game drives with professional guide
Mid-range lodges and tented camps with full board meals
Scenic road journeys through the Great Rift Valley
Private safari vehicle option available
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 anyday
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 with a stop at a viewpoint for photography.
Continue through Narok town and into the legendary Masai Mara, arriving in time for lunch at your lodge or camp.
In the afternoon, enjoy your first exciting game drive across the rolling plains.
Watch for elephants, giraffes, zebras, antelope, and predators beginning their evening hunt as the sun sets over the savannah.
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Transport: Nairobi to Masai Mara – Approx. 5.5 to 6 hours (270 km) by pop-up roof 4x4 Land Cruiser or pop-up roof minivan
Enkorok Mara Camp
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Full Day in Masai Mara
Spend a full day exploring one of Africa’s richest wildlife ecosystems. Morning and afternoon game drives give excellent chances to spot lions, cheetahs, hyenas, buffalo, elephants, and perhaps elusive leopards.
Between drives, relax at camp or choose a picnic lunch inside the reserve to maximize wildlife viewing. The vast plains and dramatic skies make every moment memorable.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Transport: Extensive game drives within Masai Mara Reserve
Enkorok Mara Camp
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Full Day in Masai Mara
Another full safari day allows deeper exploration of different sections of the reserve.
Your guide tracks animal movement and seasonal migration patterns, leading you to the best sightings available.
Optional experiences include a sunrise hot air balloon safari or a cultural visit to a Maasai village.
Return to camp for dinner and overnight surrounded by sounds of the wild.
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, depart Masai Mara and journey through the Rift Valley toward Lake Nakuru National Park.
Arrive in time for lunch followed by an afternoon game drive.
Lake Nakuru is famous for white and black rhinos, Rothschild giraffes, tree-climbing lions, and seasonal flamingos along the lake shores.
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
Enjoy an early breakfast and depart for Amboseli National Park via Nairobi with lunch en route.
Continue south toward Amboseli, arriving by evening.
Check in and relax as views of Mount Kilimanjaro welcome you to Kenya’s elephant paradise.
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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Full Day in Amboseli National Park
Today is dedicated to exploring Amboseli’s swamps, plains, and acacia woodland. The park is renowned for large elephant herds, often seen walking beneath Mount Kilimanjaro.
Game drives may also reveal lions, cheetahs, buffalo, giraffes, wildebeest, and many bird species. Clear weather often gives stunning mountain views.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Transport: Morning and afternoon game drives in Amboseli
Amboseli Sopa Lodge
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Amboseli to Nairobi
Enjoy an early morning game drive or relaxed breakfast before departing Amboseli.
Drive back to Nairobi with scenic countryside views and arrive in the afternoon.
You will be dropped off at your hotel or airport, concluding your unforgettable 7-day Kenya safari adventure.
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.