7 Days / 6 Nights Kenya Mid Range Safari Safari

7 Days Kenya Big Five Safari

An Unforgettable 7-Day Mid Range Safari Experience in Kenya

Safari Overview & Highlights

Experience an unforgettable 7 Days Kenya Big Five Safari through some of Kenya’s most famous wildlife destinations. This safari takes you from Nairobi to Ol Pejeta Conservancy, Lake Nakuru National Park, and Maasai Mara National Reserve. Enjoy exciting game drives as you search for lions, elephants, leopards, buffaloes, and rhinos. You will also see beautiful landscapes, birdlife, and local communities along the way. With comfortable safari lodges and a professional guide, this Kenya safari offers a perfect balance of wildlife, nature, and relaxation. It is an ideal choice for travelers seeking an exciting and memorable African safari experience.

Detailed Day-by-Day Itinerary

Follow your complete day-to-day schedule, wildlife tracking routes, meal plans, and premier lodge stays for this 7-day East African expedition.

Day 1 Arrival & Scenic Transfer to Lake Nakuru National Park

Drive through the Great Rift Valley to Lake Nakuru National Park. Known as a world-class bird sanctuary and a premier rhino conservancy, the park surrounds the shimmering alkaline lake. Check in at your lodge and set out on an afternoon game drive along the lake shores, home to both southern white rhinos and endangered black rhinos.

Accommodation: Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge / Lake Nakuru Lodge Meal Plan: Lunch & Dinner (Full Board)

Day 2 Full Day Exploring Lake Nakuru National Park – Big Five Wildlife & Landscapes

Full day exploring Lake Nakuru. Drive up to Baboon Cliff and Out of Africa viewpoints for sweeping vistas of the lake and surrounding euphorbia forest. Track Rothschild's giraffes, waterbucks, lions, and leopards inhabiting the yellow fever acacia woodlands.

Accommodation: Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge / Lake Nakuru Lodge Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner (Full Board)

Day 3 In-Depth Safari Exploration in Lake Nakuru National Park

Morning boat or nature walk along the escarpment trails, viewing flamingo flocks, pelicans, and waterbirds, followed by an afternoon game drive around the Makalia Falls waterfall area.

Accommodation: Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge / Lake Nakuru Lodge Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner (Full Board)

Day 4 In-Depth Safari Exploration in Lake Nakuru National Park

Morning boat or nature walk along the escarpment trails, viewing flamingo flocks, pelicans, and waterbirds, followed by an afternoon game drive around the Makalia Falls waterfall area.

Accommodation: Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge / Lake Nakuru Lodge Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner (Full Board)

Day 5 Transit Game Drive to Maasai Mara National Reserve

After a hearty breakfast at your lodge, depart for Maasai Mara National Reserve. Depart Nairobi in your custom 4x4 Safari Land Cruiser, descending down the Great Rift Valley escarpment with a scenic stop at the panoramic viewpoint. Continue across the Narok plains to the legendary Maasai Mara National Reserve. Check in at your lodge or luxury tented camp, savor a hot buffet lunch, and set out on your inaugural afternoon game drive tracking pride lions, elephants, giraffes, and zebras across the golden plains.

Accommodation: Ashnil Mara Camp / Mara Sopa Lodge / Zebra Plains Camp Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner (Full Board)

Day 6 Full Day Exploring Maasai Mara National Reserve – Big Five Wildlife & Landscapes

Spend a full day exploring the Maasai Mara savannah. Head out at dawn when big cats are active on the hunt. Explore diverse ecosystems from the Talek and Mara riverbanks to open grasslands teeming with wildebeests, topis, and gazelles. Enjoy a scenic bush picnic lunch under an acacia canopy while watching hippos wallow in the river pools, followed by an afternoon game drive.

Accommodation: Ashnil Mara Camp / Mara Sopa Lodge / Zebra Plains Camp Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner (Full Board)

Day 7 Final Sunrise Game Drive & Departure from Maasai Mara National Reserve

Enjoy an early morning sunrise game drive across the Mara savannah, capturing the golden morning light on camera. After a hearty breakfast at camp, begin your scenic journey back to Nairobi (or transfer to the airstrip for your flight), concluding your unforgettable Mara safari.

Accommodation: Drop-off at Airport or City Hotel Meal Plan: Breakfast & Lunch En Route

What's Included & Excluded

Included in Package

Exclusive transport in a 4x4 Safari Land Cruiser with pop-up roof and high-clearance suspension
Services of a professional, licensed English-speaking safari guide & driver
All national park conservation fees, concession fees, and government entry permits
Full-board accommodation at selected safari lodges and luxury tented camps as per itinerary
Daily game drives with unlimited mileage within statutory park hours
Unlimited chilled bottled mineral drinking water in the safari vehicle throughout the tour
AMREF Flying Doctors 24/7 Emergency Medical Evacuation Cover across East Africa
All government taxes, tourism development levies, and 18% VAT included
Complimentary airport meet-and-greet road transfers upon arrival and departure

Excluded in Package

International and intercontinental airfares to and from East Africa
Tourist entry visa fees (Kenya ETA $35 / Tanzania Single Entry Visa $50-$100)
Comprehensive international travel, baggage, and medical cancellation insurance
Discretionary gratuities and tips for your safari driver-guide ($15–$25 per car per day) and lodge staff
Optional hot air balloon safari with champagne bush breakfast ($599 per person)
Optional cultural visits to Maasai or Hadzabe tribal villages ($30–$50 per person)
Premium alcoholic beverages, vintage wines, and personal laundry services at lodges
Personal expenses, telephone calls, souvenir shopping, and excess baggage fees