9-day mid-range safari Tour Overview
This 9-day mid-range safari takes you on an unforgettable journey through Kenya’s most iconic national parks—Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru, and Amboseli. Designed for travelers seeking comfort, memorable wildlife encounters, and authentic experiences, this itinerary blends scenic drives, game-filled landscapes, and stays at carefully selected mid-range lodges and tented camps.
From spotting the Big Five in the Mara to observing flamingos on Lake Nakuru and photographing large herds of elephants beneath Mount Kilimanjaro in Amboseli, this safari offers a perfect balance of adventure and relaxation.
Detailed 9-Day Safari Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Nairobi – Hotel Transfer
Upon your arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, meet your safari representative and transfer to your mid-range Nairobi hotel. Rest, relax, and prepare for your safari adventure.
Accommodation: Nairobi mid-range hotel
Meals: Bed & Breakfast
Day 2: Nairobi → Masai Mara – Afternoon Game Drive
After breakfast, depart Nairobi and drive through the Great Rift Valley to the world-famous Masai Mara National Reserve. Arrive for lunch at your camp and enjoy your first game drive later in the afternoon—excellent for spotting lions, elephants, buffaloes, and more.
Accommodation: Mid-range camp/lodge in Masai Mara
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3: Full-Day Game Drive in Masai Mara
Enjoy a full-day game viewing adventure with a packed picnic lunch. Explore the Mara’s vast plains, riverbanks, and wildlife-rich habitats. Look out for leopards, cheetahs, hyenas, giraffes, and large herbivore herds.
Optional activities (extra cost):
Hot air balloon safari
Maasai cultural village visit
Accommodation: Mid-range camp/lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4: Explore Masai Mara – Optional Activities
Spend another full day in the Mara, allowing more time for wildlife encounters. Your guide will tailor the game drives to maximize sightings, particularly of the Big Five and big cats.
Return to camp in the evening for a relaxed dinner and overnight.
Accommodation: Mid-range camp/lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5: Masai Mara → Lake Nakuru National Park
After breakfast, depart for Lake Nakuru National Park, famous for its flamingos, rhinos, and scenic lakeside landscapes. Arrive in time for lunch, followed by an afternoon game drive.
Spot white and black rhinos, Rothschild giraffes, lions, baboons, and colorful birdlife.
Accommodation: Mid-range lodge in Nakuru
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6: Lake Nakuru → Amboseli National Park
Depart early for Amboseli, arriving in the afternoon. Enjoy lunch at your lodge and prepare for a late-afternoon game drive. Amboseli is famed for its large elephant herds and stunning views of Mount Kilimanjaro.
Accommodation: Mid-range lodge/camp in Amboseli
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 7: Full-Day Game Drive in Amboseli
Spend a full day exploring Amboseli’s swamps, dry lake beds, woodlands, and open plains. Look out for elephants, lions, cheetahs, hyenas, zebras, wildebeest, and hundreds of bird species.
Photograph wildlife with Kilimanjaro’s snow-capped peak as the backdrop.
Accommodation: Mid-range lodge/camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 8: Amboseli → Nairobi
After breakfast, enjoy a final morning game drive as you leave Amboseli. Drive back to Nairobi and spend the evening at leisure or explore local markets and restaurants.
Accommodation: Nairobi mid-range hotel
Meals: Breakfast
Day 9: Departure – Drop-off at Airport
After breakfast, transfer to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your international flight or onward travel.
✅ Safari Inclusions
This 9-day Kenya mid-range safari includes:
Accommodation & Meals
8 nights in comfortable mid-range lodges/tented camps
Meals as per itinerary:
Full board in Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru & Amboseli
Bed & breakfast in Nairobi
Transport & Transfers
Private transport in a 4×4 Safari Land Cruiser
All game drives with a professional English-speaking guide
Pick-up & drop-off in Nairobi (airport or hotel)
Park Fees & Activities
Masai Mara National Reserve entrance fees
Lake Nakuru National Park fees
Amboseli National Park fees
Full-day and half-day game drives in all parks
Complimentary bottled water during game drives
Unlimited mileage during game drives
Support & Services
Professional safari driver-guide
All government taxes, VAT & conservation fees
Emergency medical evacuation insurance (AMREF Flying Doctors)
❌ Safari Exclusions
The package does not include:
International flights to/from Kenya
Drinks at lodges (alcohol, soft drinks unless stated)
Optional activities:
Hot air balloon safari
Maasai village cultural visit
Visa fees (Kenya eVisa)
Travel insurance & health insurance
Tips for driver-guide & lodge staff
Personal items: laundry, souvenirs, phone SIM, etc.
Any service not mentioned as included
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