7-Day Big 5 & Migration Midrange Safari – Masai Mara, Nakuru, Naivasha & Amboseli
This 7-Day Big 5 and Migration Midrange Safari in Kenya offers an immersive wildlife experience combined with comfortable, value-focused midrange lodges.
Track the Great Migration in Masai Mara, marvel at the flamingos and rhinos of Lake Nakuru, relax by the tranquil waters of Lake Naivasha, and witness elephants against the backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro in Amboseli.
Travel in a private 4×4 Land Cruiser with a pop-up roof, enjoy flexible pacing, and capture unforgettable wildlife moments.
This safari is ideal for travelers seeking authentic Kenyan landscapes without compromising comfort.
✨ Availability is limited, especially during migration season — reach out today to check availability.
✨ If this itinerary isn’t your perfect match, we’ll happily tailor it to your needs.
✨ Add-on experiences can be arranged on request (e.g., balloon rides, cultural visits, extra nights).
Tour Highlights
Witness the Big Five and the Great Migration in Masai Mara
Comfortable midrange lodges and tented camps
Private 4×4 pop-up roof Land Cruiser for all game drives
Flamingos, rhinos, and giraffes at Lake Nakuru
Boat cruise at Lake Naivasha with hippos and birdwatching
Amboseli elephants with Mt. Kilimanjaro backdrop
Sunrise and sunset game drives for optimal wildlife viewing
Flexible pacing for solo, couples, or family travelers
Tour Map
Tour Features
Accommodations
This tour uses comfortable Midrange 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.
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 and seniors of all ages.
Day 1 :
Nairobi → Masai Mara | Afternoon Game Drive
After pickup from your Nairobi hotel, embark on a 5–6 hour scenic drive to the world-famous Masai Mara. Travel through the Great Rift Valley with stops for photos at lookout points.
Arrive at your midrange lodge or tented camp for lunch and a brief rest before your afternoon game drive. Witness elephants, lions, giraffes, and zebras in their natural habitat as the Mara’s golden plains glow in the evening light. Return for dinner and overnight stay.
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Transport: 4×4 pop-up roof vehicle (5–6 hours)
Pride Inn Mara Camp
Day 2 :
Full Day in Masai Mara | Big 5 & Migration
Wake early for a sunrise game drive, the best time to observe predators in action and witness the Mara’s plains come alive. During migration season (July–October), marvel at the massive herds of wildebeest and zebra.
Return to the lodge for lunch and rest, then head out for an afternoon game drive, maximizing your chance to see the Big Five. Conclude the day with sundowners overlooking the Mara, enjoying the peace and grandeur of the African savannah.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Transport: 4×4 pop-up roof vehicle
Pride Inn Mara Camp
Day 3 :
Masai Mara → Lake Nakuru | Afternoon Game Drive
Depart Masai Mara after breakfast for 4–5 hours to Lake Nakuru National Park, passing through scenic landscapes and rural towns. Arrive at your midrange lodge, enjoy lunch, and prepare for an afternoon game drive.
Lake Nakuru is famous for its pink flamingos and endangered rhinos. Track rhinos, lions, baboons, and giraffes in this diverse ecosystem while enjoying panoramic views of the lake against the Rift Valley escarpment. Return to your lodge for dinner and overnight.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Transport: 4×4 pop-up roof vehicle (4–5 hours)
Ziwa Bush Lodge
Day 4 :
Lake Nakuru → Lake Naivasha | Boat Cruise & Wildlife
After breakfast, take a scenic 5–6 hour drive to Lake Naivasha.
The journey offers beautiful landscapes—rolling hills, Rift Valley escarpments, and charming local communities.
Arrive at your elegant lakeside lodge for lunch, where gardens, birds, and calm waters welcome you.
In the afternoon, enjoy a boat ride on Lake Naivasha, gliding past hippos, fish eagles, pelicans, and lush papyrus vegetation.
The peaceful lake is a refreshing contrast to the savannah, perfect for unwinding, photography, or simply watching the calm ripple of water as the sun sets.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Transport: 4×4 pop-up roof vehicle (5–6 hours)
Lake Naivasha Sopa Lodge
Day 5 :
Lake Naivasha → Amboseli | First Views of Kilimanjaro
After breakfast, drive 1.5–2 hours to Lake Naivasha, a scenic freshwater lake surrounded by papyrus and acacia woodlands. Arrive at your lodge, have lunch, and rest.
In the afternoon, embark on a boat cruise, observing hippos, abundant birdlife, and occasionally giraffes or waterbucks along the shoreline.
Optional guided walks on Crescent Island allow up-close wildlife encounters. End the day with dinner at the lodge.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Transport: 4×4 pop-up roof vehicle (1.5–2 hours)
Sentrim Amboseli Lodge
Day 6 :
Lake Naivasha → Amboseli | Afternoon Game Drive
After breakfast, depart Lake Naivasha for Amboseli National Park, a 5–6 hour drive through Maasai communities and open plains. Mount Kilimanjaro’s snow-capped peak gradually emerges, providing a stunning backdrop.
Arrive at your midrange lodge, enjoy lunch, and set out for an afternoon game drive. Amboseli is famous for its large elephant herds, buffalo, and plains game.
Capture dramatic photos with Kilimanjaro in the background before returning for dinner and overnight.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Transport: 4×4 pop-up roof vehicle (5–6 hours)
Sentrim Amboseli Lodge
Day 7 :
Amboseli → Nairobi | Luxury Departure
After breakfast, depart Amboseli for the 4–5 hour drive back to Nairobi. Travel through Maasai villages and scenic landscapes before being dropped off at your hotel or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.
Reflect on your 7-Day Big 5 & Migration Safari, with memories of wildlife, lakes, and savannahs to last a lifetime.
Meals: Breakfast
Transport: 4×4 pop-up roof vehicle (4–5 hours)
No accommodation (End of tour)
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
| Month/Season | Price per Person (Solo, Single Supplement) | Price per Person (2 People Sharing) |
|---|---|---|
| January, February, March, April, May, June | 4,245 | 2,944 |
| July, August, September, October | 4,521 | 3,110 |
| 1st November – 20th December | 4,245 | 2,944 |
| December 21st – January 3rd | 4,521 | 3,110 |
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We Are Highly Recommended