8-Day Into the Wild Kenya Safari – Mid-Range Kenya Safari Tour
This 8-Day Into the Wild Kenya Safari – Mid-Range is an expertly designed safari adventure that combines Kenya’s most iconic parks and landscapes in one unforgettable journey.
Starting and ending in Nairobi, this immersive circuit takes you to the legendary Masai Mara National Reserve, the rhino sanctuary of Lake Nakuru National Park, the peaceful freshwater haven of Lake Naivasha, and the elephant-rich plains of Amboseli National Park beneath majestic Mount Kilimanjaro.
Travel in your choice of a pop-up roof 4x4 Land Cruiser or a pop-up roof safari minivan, both ideal for game viewing and comfort on safari roads.
This itinerary blends thrilling wildlife encounters, scenic Rift Valley drives, relaxing lake experiences, and comfortable mid-range lodges or tented camps with full-board hospitality.
Perfect for couples, families, solo travelers, and first-time safari visitors, this tour offers Kenya’s best wildlife and landscapes with excellent pacing and rewarding safari experiences every day.
Who This Safari Is Ideal For
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Travelers seeking Kenya’s best parks in one trip
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First-time safari guests wanting iconic highlights
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Couples looking for adventure and romance
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Families wanting exciting wildlife experiences
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Nature lovers seeking birds, lakes, and landscapes
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Mid-range travelers wanting comfort and value
Why This Safari Best
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Combines four top Kenya destinations in one efficient route
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3 nights in Masai Mara for excellent Big Five viewing
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Adds rhinos and birdlife at Lake Nakuru
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Includes relaxing Lake Naivasha boat and nature options
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Ends with Amboseli elephants and Kilimanjaro scenery
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Choice of 4x4 Land Cruiser or pop-up roof minivan to suit budget and comfort
Tour Highlights
3 nights in the world-famous Masai Mara National Reserve
Search for lions, leopards, elephants, buffalo, and cheetahs
Visit Lake Nakuru, home of rhinos and Rothschild giraffes
Relax at beautiful Lake Naivasha with optional boat ride
Explore Amboseli National Park and giant elephant herds
Stunning Mount Kilimanjaro views on clear mornings
Scenic drives through the Great Rift Valley
Mid-range lodges and tented camps with full board meals
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 pick-up in Nairobi followed by a scenic drive into the Great Rift Valley with a stop at a panoramic viewpoint.
Continue via Narok town to the famous Masai Mara, arriving in time for lunch.
Later, head out on your first game drive across the endless plains where zebras, giraffes, antelope, elephants, and predators roam freely.
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 the day exploring one of Africa’s finest wildlife reserves.
Morning and afternoon game drives offer chances to spot lions, cheetahs, elephants, buffalo, hyenas, and many plains animals.
Your guide uses experience and radio communication to maximize sightings while sharing insights about the ecosystem.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Transport: Full-day game drives in Masai Mara
Enkorok Mara Camp
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Full Day in Masai Mara
Another full safari day allows deeper exploration of different sectors of the reserve and river areas where hippos and crocodiles may be seen.
Optional activities include a sunrise hot air balloon safari or cultural visit to a Maasai village before returning to camp.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Transport: Full-day game drives in Masai Mara
Enkorok Mara Camp
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Masai Mara to Lake Nakuru National Park
After breakfast, depart Masai Mara and travel through the scenic Rift Valley to Lake Nakuru National Park. Arrive for lunch and enjoy an afternoon game drive.
The park is famous for black and white rhinos, giraffes, buffalo, baboons, and seasonal flamingos along the lake shore.
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 Lake Naivasha
Enjoy a morning breakfast before driving south to the tranquil shores of Lake Naivasha. Check in and enjoy lunch at your lodge.
In the afternoon, enjoy optional activities such as a boat ride among hippos and birds or a walking safari at Crescent Island.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Transport: Lake Nakuru to Lake Naivasha – Approx. 2 to 2.5 hours (80 km) by safari vehicle
Naivasha Kongoni Lodge
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Lake Naivasha to Amboseli National Park
After breakfast, depart Lake Naivasha via Nairobi and continue south toward Amboseli National Park. Arrive in time for check-in and evening relaxation.
If skies are clear, enjoy your first views of Mount Kilimanjaro rising behind the plains.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Transport: Lake Naivasha to Amboseli – Approx. 6.5 to 7.5 hours (340 km) by safari vehicle
Amboseli Sopa Lodge
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Full Day in Amboseli National Park
Spend the day exploring Amboseli’s open plains, swamps, and woodlands. The park is renowned for close-up elephant encounters and dramatic photography opportunities.
Watch for lions, giraffes, buffalo, wildebeest, zebras, and many bird species while Kilimanjaro provides a stunning backdrop.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Transport: Morning and afternoon game drives in Amboseli
Amboseli Sopa Lodge
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Amboseli to Nairobi
Enjoy breakfast and perhaps a final early game drive before departing Amboseli for Nairobi. Drive through scenic countryside and arrive in the afternoon.
Drop-off at your hotel or airport marks the end of your unforgettable 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.