7-Day Ultimate Great Migration and Big 5 Midrange Safari
- 7 days
- Kenya
- From $2202
For first-time safari-goers, seniors, couples, and wildlife lovers seeking comfort and meaning, this 7-day journey awakens the soul. Feel the earth pulse under your feet in Amboseli, watch lions at dusk in the Mara, cruise Lake Naivasha, and connect with Maasai culture. Optional balloon safaris and nature walks deepen your bond with wild Africa.
Tour Highlights
- Witness lions, elephants, and rhinos during golden-hour game drives in the Masai Mara.
- Feel the thrill of spotting the Big Five from your private 4x4 safari Jeep.
- Glide silently over the Mara plains at sunrise on an optional balloon safari.
- Watch towering elephants roam beneath snow-capped Mt. Kilimanjaro in Amboseli.
- Cruise through Lake Naivasha among hippos, birds, and floating papyrus.
- Walk among zebras and giraffes on an optional Crescent Island nature walk.
- Share stories and song with the Maasai during a cultural village visit.
- Rest in handpicked midrange lodges with warm hospitality and breathtaking views.
- Enjoy a picnic lunch beneath the shade of an acacia tree in the open savannah.
- Travel comfortably with well-timed rest stops and scenic roadside views.
- Feel safe and supported with AMREF Flying Doctors evacuation cover included.
- Return home not just with photos—but with a deeper sense of awe, peace, and renewal.
Tour Map
Tour Features
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Day 1
Nairobi To Maasai Mara NR
Your journey begins with the hum of Nairobi fading behind as you cross the sun-kissed Great Rift Valley. The landscape opens into golden plains where acacia trees silhouette against the sky. As you enter Masai Mara, a herd of elephants may greet you by the roadside. The day ends with your first game drive — the low rumble of the Jeep, the rustle of grass, the pulse of the wild. The moment you spot your first lion or gazelle, something stirs inside — a deep connection with nature, primal and profound.
Approximate drive time: 5–6 hours.
Accommodation
Zebra Plains Mara Camp
A Mid-range tented camp located inside Masai Mara National Reserve
Main Destination
Best Time To Visit
June to October and January to February
Best Weather
June to September and January to February (Little rainfall)
High Season
December to March and July to October (Busy)
Activities
- Photo at the Great Rift Valley view point
- Afternoon Game drive in Masai Mara
- Overnight at your select Accommodation
Day 2
Full Day Maasai Mara NR
Rise with the sun or float above it. The optional balloon safari offers a breathtaking view of the Mara awakening, dotted with wildebeest and shadowed by soaring eagles. Later, your game drive unveils the Big Five in their natural rhythm: lions lounging in the golden light, giraffes gliding silently, and the distant thunder of hooves. The Mara isn’t just a place — it’s a feeling of being completely alive, in awe, and small in the presence of something eternal.
Accommodation
Zebra Plains Mara Camp
A Mid-range tented camp located inside Masai Mara National Reserve
Main Destination
Best Time To Visit
June to October and January to February
Best Weather
June to September and January to February (Little rainfall)
High Season
December to March and July to October (Busy)
Activities
- Optional Early Morning Balloon Safari
- Full Day Game drive in Masai Mara
- Overnight at your select Accommodation
Day 3
Masai Mara to Lake Nakuru NP
After a final sunrise in the Mara, stop at a Masai village en route, where the warmth of tradition, chants, and dance wrap around you. By afternoon, the alkaline waters of Lake Nakuru shimmer with blush-pink flamingos. Keep watch for white rhinos and elusive leopards among the fever trees. Today is a bridge — from wild plains to cultural heartbeats, predators to peace. Enjoy an evening game drive in this flamingo-rich national park.
Approximate drive time: 5 hours.
Accommodation
Ziwa Bush Lodge
Mid-range lodge located just outside Lake Nakuru NP
Main Destination
Best Time To Visit
June to February (Best for wildlife viewing; little rain)
Best Weather
June to February (Little rainfall)
High Season
July to February (The park gets very busy)
Activities
- Visit a Masai Village to learn about their Culture
- Transfer to Lake Nakuru NP
- Enjoy an Afternoon Gamedrive
Day 4
Lake Nakuru NP to Lake Naivasha
Wake up to a breathtaking sunrise in Lake Nakuru and head to Lake Naivasha. Sail into serenity with a boat ride across Lake Naivasha, past hippos snorting in the water and fish eagles calling from the trees.
Optional: Take a walking safari or explore the dramatic cliffs of Hell’s Gate. The breeze here feels softer, the pace slower — a moment to breathe. Nature doesn’t always roar; sometimes, it whispers healing into your soul.
Approximate drive time: 2 hours.
Accommodation
Lake Naivasha Sopa Lodge
A Mid-range lodge located at Lake Naivasha (Naivasha)
Main Destination
Activities
- Morning transfer to Lake Niavasha
- Enjoy a boat ride at the lake
- Optional walking safari at Hells Gate NP
Day 5
Lake Naivasha to Amboseli NP
Journey southward to Amboseli. The dusty roads wind past local villages and rolling hills before the iconic view of Mount Kilimanjaro greets you at sunset, casting a majestic glow across the savannah. Herds of elephants roam in silhouette as your Jeep rolls into camp. Your arrival feels like a homecoming to a place you’ve never been, yet already love.
Approximate drive time: 5–6 hours.
Accommodation
Sentrim Amboseli Lodge
Mid-range tented camp located just outside Amboseli NP
Main Destination
Best Time To Visit
June to October and January to February
Best Weather
June to September and January to February (Little rainfall)
High Season
December to March and July to October (Busy)
Activities
- Mornig transfer to Amboseli National Park
- Afternoon Game drive in Amboseli
- Overnight at your select Accommodation
Day 6
Full Day Amboseli NP
Spend the day discovering Amboseli’s contrasting landscapes—dry open plains, swampy wetlands, and woodlands. With Mt. Kilimanjaro as your backdrop, you’ll track some of Africa’s largest elephants, watch buffalos graze in the marshes, and spot crowned cranes and flamingos by the lake edges. Visit Observation Hill for sweeping views of the entire park, then return to your lodge for Dinner and a final evening by the fire before your nights rest.
Accommodation
Sentrim Amboseli Lodge
Mid-range tented camp located just outside Amboseli NP
Main Destination
Best Time To Visit
June to October and January to February
Best Weather
June to September and January to February (Little rainfall)
High Season
December to March and July to October (Busy)
Activities
- Full Day Game drive in Amboseli
- Overnight at your select Accommodation
Day 7
Amboseli NP to Nairobi
As you journey back, your heart carries more than photos. Stop for a celebratory feast at the Carnivore Restaurant, where the flavors of Africa linger on your tongue — grilled meats, laughter, and toasts shared. You return changed. Africa is no longer just a dream; it’s a memory, a story, a part of who you are now.
Approximate drive time: 5 hours.
Optional: Farewell lunch or dinner at Carnivore Restaurant.
Accommodation
No accommodation (End of tour)
Main Destination
Nairobi
Activities
- Early Morning Game drive in Amboseli
- Transfer to Nairobi (City)
- Optional Lunch or Dinner at the Carnivore Restaurant
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Important to know
- Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
- This tour accepts children who are 1 year and older. Children under 3 are free.
Rates Per Person
Low Season (April, May, and 1st November – 20th December)
- Solo$3,995
- 2 People$2,694
- 3 People$2,454
- 4 people$2,189
- 5 people$2,146
- 6 People$2,022
Mid Season (January, February, March, and June )
- Solo$3,995
- 2 People$2,694
- 3 People$2,454
- 4 people$2,189
- 5 people$2,146
- 6 People$2,021
High Season (July, August, September, October, December 21st – January 3rd)
- Solo$4,271
- 2 People$2,860
- 3 People$2,657
- 4 people$2,355
- 5 people$2,334
- 6 People$2,187
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Included
- Full board accommodation in comfortable lodges or tented camps
- Pick-up and drop-off in Nairobi (hotels or airport)
- Transport in a private 4x4 pop-up roof safari jeep with an experienced driver-guide
- Unlimited game drives in All game parks and reserves
- Boat ride on Lake Naivasha, gliding past hippos and birdlife with stunning lake views
- All park entry fees to all game parks and national reserves
- Cultural visit to a Masai village (included if selected in advance)
- AMREF Flying Doctors emergency evacuation cover for peace of mind in remote areas
- Assistance in choosing a suitable travel insurance plan for your safari
- Electricity and hot showers accommodations, with backup solar or generator power
- Daily housekeeping and mosquito protection in all lodgings
- 24/7 on-ground support during your safari
Excluded
- International flights (From/to home)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour (but can be arranged on request at an aditional fee)
- Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
- Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
- Some Drinks (As specified in the day-by-day section)
- Hell’s Gate biking or walking safari
- Sundowners, private dinners, or spa treatments
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Tour Cost
Low Season (April, May, and 1st November – 20th December)
- 2 People$2694
- 4 people$2189
- 6 People$2022
Mid Season (January, February, March, and June )
- 2 People$2694
- 4 people$2189
- 6 People$2022
High Season (July, August, September, October, December 21st – January 3rd)
- 2 People$2860
- 4 people$2355
- 6 People$2187