7-Day Big 5 Searching Safari Mid Range Tour in Kenya

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Nairobi-Maasai Mara

Pick up from the airport in Nairobi and depart for Maasai Mara national reserve via the Great rift valley viewpoint. Arrive in time for lunch and later enjoy the afternoon game drives in search of the Big 5 as you experience your first taste of the African Wilderness.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve

Best Time To Visit June to October (For general wildlife viewing) and July or August to October (For wildebeest migration)

High Season June to October and December to March

Best Weather June to October (Sunny, but not too hot)

Wildlife in Masai Mara NR

ElephantCommon

GiraffeCommon

LionCommon

CheetahCommon

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

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BuffaloCommon

HippoCommon

HyenaCommon

LeopardOccasional

Black RhinoRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Masai Mara Sopa Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Masai Mara NR

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Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Maasai Mara National Reserve

Spend the full day exploring the vast plains of Maasai Mara National Reserve with morning and afternoon game drives. Witness diverse wildlife including lions, elephants and cheetahs and enjoy cultural visit to a Maasai village (optional). During the high season, enjoy the experience of the Wildebeest migration crossing the mara river.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve

Accommodation:

Masai Mara Sopa Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Masai Mara NR

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Maasai Mara-Lake Nakuru park

After breakfast, depart for Lake Nakuru National Park. Arrive for lunch, then enjoy an afternoon game drive focused on spotting endangered rhinos, a key member of the Big Five, along with lions and buffalo in the park’s acacia woodlands. Dinner and overnight at lodge.

Main Destination:

Lake Nakuru National Park

Best Time To Visit June to February (Best for wildlife viewing; little rain)

High Season July to February (The park gets very busy)

Best Weather June to February (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Lake Nakuru NP

GiraffeCommon

White RhinoCommon

BuffaloCommon

ZebraCommon

HippoCommon

Black RhinoOccasional

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LionOccasional

LeopardOccasional

HyenaOccasional

ElephantNone

CheetahNone

WildebeestNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located inside Lake Nakuru NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Lake Nakuru-Lake Naivasha

Enjoy a morning game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park before heading to Lake Naivasha. Arrive for lunch, then take a relaxing boat ride and nature walk at Crescent Island(optional), observing hippos and plains game in preparation for the next Big Five destination. Dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:

Lake Naivasha (Naivasha)

Accommodation:

Lake Naivasha Sopa Resort

• Mid-range hotel located at Lake Naivasha (Naivasha)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Lake Naivasha-Amboseli

After breakfast, drive to Amboseli National Park, arriving for lunch with views of Mount Kilimanjaro. Afternoon game drive begins your Big Five search, especially large elephant herds and buffalo roaming the open plains. Dinner and overnight at lodge.

Main Destination:

Amboseli National Park

Best Time To Visit June to October and January to February

High Season December to March and July to October (Busy)

Best Weather June to September and January to February (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Amboseli NP

ElephantAbundant

GiraffeCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

HippoCommon

Show more

HyenaCommon

LionOccasional

CheetahOccasional

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

LeopardRare to None

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Amboseli Sopa Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Amboseli NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Amboseli National Park

Full day in Amboseli National Park with extensive morning and afternoon game drives. Focus on tracking remaining Big Five species, especially lions and elusive leopards, while enjoying iconic scenery beneath Mount Kilimanjaro. Dinner and overnight at lodge.

Main Destination:

Amboseli National Park

Accommodation:

Amboseli Sopa Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Amboseli NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Amboseli-Nairobi

After breakfast, depart Amboseli National Park and drive back to Nairobi. Enjoy scenic views along the way with a brief stop en route. Arrive in the afternoon for drop-off at your hotel or airport, marking the end of your Big Five safari.

Main Destination:

Nairobi Airport (Nairobi)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.