5-Day Roaring Kenya – Mid-Range Safari
The 5-Day Roaring Kenya Mid-Range Safari is designed for travelers who want to experience Kenya’s most iconic wildlife destinations in a compact yet highly rewarding itinerary.
From the predator-rich plains of the Masai Mara to the rhino sanctuary of Lake Nakuru and the elephant herds of Amboseli beneath Mount Kilimanjaro, this safari delivers maximum diversity in just five days.
Travel is conducted using a pop-up roof 4x4 Land Cruiser for Masai Mara (ensuring comfort and stability on rough terrain) and a pop-up roof minivan for Lake Nakuru and Amboseli, balancing performance and cost efficiency.
This combination keeps the experience authentic, comfortable, and value-driven while maintaining excellent game viewing standards.
Why This Safari Best
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Combines Kenya’s top three wildlife parks in one seamless route
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Maximizes predator and Big Five viewing opportunities
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Efficient travel plan with logical park sequencing
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Balanced mix of savannah, lake ecosystem, and mountain scenery
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Mid-range comfort without compromising safari quality
Tour Highlights
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.
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.
Day 1
Nairobi – Masai Mara National Park
Depart Nairobi in the morning aboard a pop-up roof 4x4 Land Cruiser, heading toward the Masai Mara via the Great Rift Valley escarpment.
Scenic viewpoints and rural countryside landscapes make the journey part of the adventure.
Arrive at your mid-range camp in time for lunch, followed by your first afternoon game drive in the Masai Mara.
The reserve is world-renowned for lions, cheetahs, leopards, elephants, and vast herds of plains game across open savannah.
Meals: Lunch & Dinner
Transport: Pop-up roof 4x4 Land Cruiser | Approx. 270 km | 5–6 hours
Accommodation
Zebra Plains Mara Camp
Day 2
Full Day in Masai Mara
Spend the entire day exploring the Masai Mara with extended morning and afternoon game drives.
The reserve offers some of Africa’s highest predator densities, increasing your chances of witnessing dramatic wildlife encounters.
Optional visits to the Mara River (seasonal Great Migration crossings) enhance your experience, while your professional guide positions the vehicle for optimal wildlife viewing and photography.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Transport: Pop-up roof 4x4 Land Cruiser | Game drives within the reserve
Accommodation
Zebra Plains Mara Camp
Day 3
Masai Mara – Lake Nakuru National Park
After breakfast, depart the Masai Mara and travel toward Lake Nakuru National Park, transitioning from open plains to lake ecosystem landscapes within the Great Rift Valley.
Enjoy an afternoon game drive in Lake Nakuru, known for its protected black and white rhino populations, Rothschild giraffes, and occasional flamingo flocks along the shoreline.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Transport: Pop-up roof minivan | Approx. 300 km | 5–6 hours
Accommodation
Lake Nakuru Lodge
Day 4
Lake Nakuru – Amboseli National Park
Following breakfast, depart for Amboseli National Park, traveling south toward Kenya’s border with Tanzania.
The scenery gradually shifts to open plains framed by distant Mount Kilimanjaro.
Arrive at your mid-range lodge for lunch, followed by an afternoon game drive.
Amboseli is famous for its massive elephant herds and unobstructed views of Africa’s highest peak.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Transport: Pop-up roof minivan | Approx. 365 km | 6–7 hours
Accommodation
Kibo Safari Camp
Day 5
Amboseli – Nairobi
Begin the day with an early morning game drive when wildlife is most active and Mount Kilimanjaro often appears clearly at sunrise.
This is the ideal time for iconic elephant photography against the mountain backdrop.
Return to the lodge for breakfast before departing for Nairobi, concluding your 5-Day Roaring Kenya Mid-Range Safari in the afternoon.
Meals: Breakfast
Transport: Pop-up roof minivan | Approx. 240 km | 4.5–5 hours
Accommodation
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.
Rates Per Person
| Month/Season | Solo - 1 Room | 2 People - 1 Room | 3 People - 1 Room | 4 People - 2 Rooms | 5 People - 2 Rooms | 6 People - 3 Rooms |
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| Jan 1, 2026 - Feb 28, 2026 | $3,030 | $2,070 | $1,945 | $1,895 | $1,845 | $1,845 |
| Mar 1, 2026 - Mar 31, 2026 | $2,490 | $1,710 | $1,585 | $1,535 | $1,485 | $1,485 |
| Apr 1, 2026 - May 31, 2026 | $2,715 | $1,860 | $1,735 | $1,685 | $1,635 | $1,635 |
| Jun 1, 2026 - Jun 30, 2026 | $2,490 | $1,710 | $1,585 | $1,535 | $1,485 | $1,485 |
| Jul 1, 2026 - Sep 30, 2026 | $3,330 | $2,370 | $2,245 | $2,195 | $2,145 | $2,145 |
| Oct 1, 2026 - Oct 31, 2026 | $3,330 | $2,370 | $2,245 | $2,195 | $2,145 | $2,145 |
| Nov 1, 2026 - Dec 15, 2026 | $2,790 | $2,010 | $1,885 | $1,835 | $1,785 | $1,785 |
| Dec 16, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026 | $3,330 | $2,370 | $2,245 | $2,195 | $2,145 | $2,145 |
| Jan 1, 2027 - Feb 28, 2027 | $3,030 | $2,070 | $1,945 | $1,895 | $1,845 | $1,845 |
| Mar 1, 2027 - Mar 31, 2027 | $2,490 | $1,710 | $1,585 | $1,535 | $1,485 | $1,485 |
| Apr 1, 2027 - May 31, 2027 | $2,715 | $1,860 | $1,735 | $1,685 | $1,635 | $1,635 |
| Jun 1, 2027 - Jun 30, 2027 | $2,490 | $1,710 | $1,585 | $1,535 | $1,485 | $1,485 |
| Jul 1, 2027 - Sep 30, 2027 | $3,330 | $2,370 | $2,245 | $2,195 | $2,145 | $2,145 |
| Oct 1, 2027 - Oct 31, 2027 | $3,330 | $2,370 | $2,245 | $2,195 | $2,145 | $2,145 |
| Nov 1, 2027 - Dec 15, 2027 | $2,790 | $2,010 | $1,885 | $1,835 | $1,785 | $1,785 |
| Dec 16, 2027 - Dec 31, 2027 | $3,330 | $2,370 | $2,245 | $2,195 | $2,145 | $2,145 |