Duration
12-Day
Amboseli National Park, Kenya
12-Day Best Mid-Range in Kenya Safari and Beach Tour
Overview
You'll embark on a 12-day safari and beach odyssey, seamlessly blending the thrill of wildlife exploration with the blissful tranquility of tropical shores. You'll traverse the Masai Mara, encountering the majesty of the Big Five and the Great Migration. Luxuriate in sumptuous lodges strategically placed for optimal wildlife viewing. Then, you will unwind on pristine coastal beaches with turquoise waters and ivory sands, indulging in the perfect blend of relaxation and adventure.
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Quick Facts
Route
Nairobi to Nairobi (City)
Via Masai Mara NR, Lake Nakuru NP, Lake Naivasha (Naivasha)
Country & park
Kenya / Amboseli National Park
Style
Mid-range safari
Group size
1-12 travelers
Starts
Any day if available
Activities
game drives & beach time
Accommodation
Mara Chui Resort - Mid-range lodge just outside Masai Mara NR
Meals
Day 1: Lunch & Dinner Included; Day 2-3: All Meals Included; All Meals Included
Pickup
Airport transfer included
Booking
Request quote
Currency
USD
Rates
Rates Per Person
USD
Start datesSingle2+ people
Jan 1, 2026 - Jun 30, 2026
$6,854 USD
$4,874 USD
Jul 1, 2026 - Oct 31, 2026
$7,616 USD
$5,300 USD
Nov 1, 2026 - Dec 14, 2026
$6,854 USD
$4,874 USD
Dec 15, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026
$7,616 USD
$5,300 USD
Before booking
Important To Know
Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
This tour is offered in US dollars (USD).
This tour accepts children of all ages. Children under 12 receive a discount and children under 3 are free.
Rates include a fixed budget for flights during this tour. Flights may cost more, depending on travel dates. If so, your quote will reflect this.
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Route
country
Kenya
Start
Nairobi (Day 1)
Day 1-3
Masai Mara NR
Day 4
Lake Nakuru NP
Day 5
Lake Naivasha (Naivasha)
Day 6-7
Amboseli NP
Day 8
Tsavo East NP
Day 9-11
Diani Beach
End
Nairobi (City) (Day 12)
Tour Features
Mid-range tour
This mid-range tour uses lodges and tented camps.
Private tour
This tour will be organized exclusively for you and won't be shared with others.
Can start any day
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
Can be customized
You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour.
Suitable for solo travelers
Solo travelers can book this private tour.
Suitable for all ages
This tour is suitable for children of all ages.
Activities & Transportation
Activities: game drives & beach time
Game drives: pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle
Getting around: pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle, air transfer & train
This operator can select your international flights, but you'll have to book them yourself
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Accommodation & Meals
Day 1-3
Mara Chui Resort
Mid-range lodge just outside Masai Mara NR
Day 1: Lunch & Dinner Included; Day 2-3: All Meals Included
Day 4
Lake Nakuru Lodge
Mid-range lodge inside Lake Nakuru NP – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 5
Naivasha Kongoni Lodge
Mid-range lodge near Lake Naivasha (Naivasha) – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 6-7
Sentrim Amboseli Lodge
Mid-range tented camp just outside Amboseli NP – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 8
Sentrim Tsavo Lodge
Mid-range tented camp inside Tsavo East NP – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 9-11
Diani Sea Lodge
Mid-range resort at Diani Beach – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 12
End of tour
(No accommodation)
Breakfast Included
Day By Day
Tour step
Arrival
You'll be collected from the airport. Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.
Day 1
Nairobi-Masai Mara National Reserve
You'll depart Nairobi for a magical drive descending into the Great Rift Valley and onwards to the renowned Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya’s most famous safari destination. En route, you'll pause briefly at the Rift Valley Viewpoint to admire sweeping vistas of this vast geological wonder, said to be visible even from outer space. You'll continue your journey and arrive in time for lunch at the camp. Afterward, you will set out on an afternoon game drive across the Mara’s rolling plains, where magnificent wildlife awaits. Bordering Tanzania, the reserve forms the northern extension of the Serengeti and serves as a vital corridor for the Great Migration, one of nature’s most spectacular events. Along the Mara River, hippos and crocodiles thrive, while the reserve’s healthy predator population ensures excellent sightings of lions, cheetahs, and leopards. As the sun sets, you will return to camp for dinner and an overnight stay, surrounded by the sounds of the African wilderness. Mid-range lodge located just outside Masai Mara NR Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Masai Mara National Reserve Stay: Mara Chui Resort Mid-range lodge located just outside Masai Mara NR Meals: Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 2
Explore Masai Mara National Reserve
You'll rise early in the morning when the animals are most active for a morning game drive with your guide. This is yet another bush experience that will surely create lifetime memories. One of the most sought-after safari experiences is coming across the big cats during a game drive. If you are fortunate enough, you will catch lions during one of their rare bouts of daytime activities. It can be fascinating to watch the social interaction between pride members, especially the playful ways of lion cubs under the watchful eyes of their mothers. You'll return to the camp for a mouthwatering breakfast. Your guide will then take you to the nearby Masai village at an extra cost, where you will get a chance to see the Masai way of life (optional). You'll return to the camp for lunch before setting out for an evening game drive, where you will be driven over rolling grassland dotted with acacia trees and the plain game, which includes large herds of elephants, zebras, and gazelles. Mid-range lodge located just outside Masai Mara NR All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Masai Mara National Reserve Stay: Mara Chui Resort Mid-range lodge located just outside Masai Mara NR Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 3
Game Drive at Masai Mara National Reserve
You will be taken on three game drives today: in the morning before breakfast, after breakfast, and in the late afternoon. Early mornings and late afternoons are considered the best times to spot animals, as they are most active. To get some of the best game viewing of the day, an early start is needed to beat the heat of the sun. This is the time that the big cats are most active and can provide some of the most dramatic photography. Although it might be tempting to stay in bed and wait until the afternoon to explore, I promise you this is a game drive you don't want to miss. This is a bush experience that will surely create lifetime memories. To bring more texture to your experience at the Mara, you may want to take advantage of several optional events we offer at an extra cost. Want an unforgettable sight? Take a pre-dawn hot air balloon ride high above the reserve, as the morning light breaks across the golden savannah, and witness the herds of wildlife emerging into the day. Mid-range lodge located just outside Masai Mara NR All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Masai Mara National Reserve Stay: Mara Chui Resort Mid-range lodge located just outside Masai Mara NR Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 4
Masai Mara National Reserve-Lake Nakuru National Park
After breakfast, you'll depart from the Mara through the Maasai plains and the Mau escarpments into the floor of the Rift Valley. You'll arrive in the flamingo-fringed Lake Nakuru National Park in time for lunch and an afternoon game drive. Lake Nakuru is one of several Rift Valley lakes, and its ecosystem supports a wide ecological diversity, with flamingos (Greater and Lesser) and other water birds being the major attractions of the area. The ecosystem provides for about 56 different species of mammals, including the white rhino and buffaloes and a variety of terrestrial birds numbering nearly 450 species. Mid-range lodge located inside Lake Nakuru NP All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Lake Nakuru National Park Stay: Lake Nakuru Lodge Mid-range lodge located inside Lake Nakuru NP Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 5
Nakuru to Lake Naivasha
After breakfast, you will check out and depart from Lake Nakuru National Park, driving through the scenic landscapes of the Great Rift Valley toward Lake Naivasha. The journey offers beautiful views of farmlands, escarpments, and volcanic formations along the way. By mid‑day, you'll arrive at the tranquil freshwater lake, a jewel of the Rift Valley surrounded by acacia woodlands. After check‑in and lunch, you can take some time to relax before heading out for an afternoon exploration. A boat ride across the calm waters reveals hippos wallowing near the reeds, fish eagles soaring overhead, and kingfishers darting across the surface. The lake is a paradise for birdwatchers, with pelicans, herons, and over 350 species recorded. Later, you will visit nearby Crescent Island, where giraffes, zebras, and antelopes roam freely without predators, offering a unique safari experience. By sunset, you will return to the lodge for dinner, immersed in the serene beauty of Lake Naivasha. Mid-range lodge located near Lake Naivasha (Naivasha) All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Lake Naivasha (Naivasha) Stay: Naivasha Kongoni Lodge Mid-range lodge located near Lake Naivasha (Naivasha) Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 6
Naivasha to Amboseli National Park
You will depart early in the morning after breakfast towards Amboseli National Park, arriving in time for lunch. Your guide will take you on an afternoon game drive. Located at the foot of Mount Kilimanjaro, the tallest mountain in Africa. Amboseli National Park is one of the most popular parks in Kenya. One of the best places in Africa to view large herds of elephants up-close. On a clear evening, you can catch a view of the magnificent Mount Kilimanjaro. Your dinner and overnight stay will be at the lodge. Mid-range tented camp located just outside Amboseli NP All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Amboseli National Park Stay: Sentrim Amboseli Lodge Mid-range tented camp located just outside Amboseli NP Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 7
Explore Amboseli National Park
You will depart early in the morning after breakfast towards Amboseli National Park, arriving in time for lunch. Your guide will take you on an afternoon game drive. Located at the foot of Mount Kilimanjaro, the tallest mountain in Africa. Amboseli National Park is one of the most popular parks in Kenya. One of the best places in Africa to view large herds of elephants up-close. On a clear evening, you can catch a view of the magnificent Mount Kilimanjaro. Your dinner and overnight stay will be at the lodge. Mid-range tented camp located just outside Amboseli NP All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Amboseli National Park Stay: Sentrim Amboseli Lodge Mid-range tented camp located just outside Amboseli NP Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 8
Amboseli to Tsavo East National Park
You'll proceed to Tsavo East National Park after breakfast in search of its popular residents. During the day, you will enjoy a packed lunch and a visit to the Aruba Dam. The sight of dust-red elephant wallowing, rolling, and spraying each other with the midnight blue waters of palm-shaded Galana River is one of the most evocative images in Africa. This, along with the 300-kilometer-long Yatta Plateau, the longest lava flow in the world, makes for an adventure unlike any other in the Tsavo East. The park forms the largest protected area in Kenya and is home to most of the larger mammals, vast herds of dust –red elephant, rhino, buffalo, lion, leopard, pods of hippo, crocodile, waterbucks, lesser Kudu, gerenuk, and the prolific birdlife features 500 recorded species. Your dinner and overnight stay will be at the lodge. Mid-range tented camp located inside Tsavo East NP All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Tsavo East National Park Stay: Sentrim Tsavo Lodge Mid-range tented camp located inside Tsavo East NP Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 9
Tsavo East National Park-Diani Beach
You will have an early breakfast and by 7:00 am transfer to Emali Railway Station for the Madaraka Express train to Mombasa departing at 9:34 am. You will arrive in Mombasa at 2:00 pm, be received by your driver, and transferred to Diani Beach, which is 1 hour and 15 minutes away. On arrival, you will transfer to your hotel for dinner and your overnight stay. Mid-range resort located at Diani Beach All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Diani Beach Stay: Diani Sea Lodge Mid-range resort located at Diani Beach Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 10
Diani Beach
For this day, you will be at the beach. You will spend your time at leisure enjoying the hotel's facilities. Diani has a population of around 100,000 inhabitants and is famous for its white sand beaches and blue ocean. The beach is popular for relaxing resorts, which are popular with honeymooners, backpackers, and families on holiday. Try a camel ride for the tourist experience or book a bike tour inland for a glimpse of life in local villages. Inland from the beach, there is extensive vegetation, including numerous palm trees, which cover the coastal areas. The general area is known for its coral reefs, black-and-white Colobus monkeys, and the closely located Shimba Hills National Reserve, a wildlife reserve that looks out over the Indian Ocean. Diani Beach has restaurants, hotels, supermarkets, and several shopping centers. The beach is also a popular kitesurfing, jet skiing, and snorkelling location. All meals will be served at the hotel. Mid-range resort located at Diani Beach All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Diani Beach Stay: Diani Sea Lodge Mid-range resort located at Diani Beach Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 12
Diani Beach-Nairobi
After breakfast, you will be transferred to the Ukunda airport, where you will make a domestic connecting flight to Nairobi's Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA). Suppose your outbound flight only departs late evening, we can arrange for a late check-out from the hotel. You will fly to JKIA with enough time for check-in (usually leave around 3-4 hours for this activity). Today marks the last day of your epic and leisurely-paced Kenyan safari. We hope we have exceeded your safari expectations and look forward to positive reviews! Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Nairobi (City) Stay: No accommodation (End of tour) Meals: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Tour step
End of tour
Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost. You'll be dropped off at the airport.
Included
Park fees (For non-residents)
All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
A professional driver/guide
All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
All flights during the tour
All Taxes/VAT
Roundtrip airport transfer
Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
Drinking water (On all days)
Excluded
International flights (From/to home)
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Some meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
Getting There
This tour starts and ends in Nairobi
This operator can select your international flights, but you'll have to book them yourself
Fly to/from Jomo Kenyatta Airport (NBO - Check price) in Nairobi
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
Offered by
Jorado Safaris
4.8 operator rating
21 reviews
Welcome to JORADO SAFARIS! Based in Nairobi, Kenya, we are a proudly local tour operator crafting unforgettable journeys across East Africa. From the legendary Masai Mara to the turquoise sandy beaches of the East African coast, we blend expert planning, warm hospitality, and authentic experiences. Whether budget or luxury, solo or group – discover Africa the JORADO way: wild, beautiful, and truly unforgettable.
Office In
Kenya
Size
5-10 employees (Founded in 2021)
Tour Types
Custom mid-range & luxury tours that can start every day
Destinations
Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda
Traveler feedback
Reviews
Overall
5.0/5Communication
5.0/5Accuracy
5.0/5Value
5.0/5Safety clarity
5.0/5Cultural value
5.0/5Excellent experience
Fast response and seamless organization from the team. Nick was the best guide we could have asked for—knowledgeable, friendly, and incredibly skilled at spotting wildlife. He made sure we visited all the key places and saw everything we hoped for (and more!). Highly recommended!
Luna · United Kingdom
Amazing, unforgettable
I strongly recommend the Jorado Safari. Teresa the person who organized our itinerary was very polite, quick response. Our guide Felix was the best and made our trip to Kenya. I did a lot of search before booking the Safari and Jorado had the best price. My boyfriend and I did Amboseli, Tsavo West and Tsavo East. We enjoyed each minute of our experiencia. My trip of my life Thank you so much Jorado
Angélica Alves · Canada
Every moment of this trip felt magical..
Our 7-day Kenyan Midrange Safari with Jorado Safaris was an incredible journey! Raggen was extremely attentive during the planning process, ensuring every detail matched our preferences. John, our guide, was fantastic—his knowledge of Kenya’s wildlife and landscapes was unmatched. We explored iconic parks like Amboseli and Maasai Mara, encountering majestic elephants, cheetahs, and even a rare leopard. The midrange accommodations were comfortable and well-situated, offering breathtaking views and delicious meals. Every moment of this trip felt magical, and we couldn’t have asked for a better safari experience.
Pieternella · United Kingdom
Great Customer Service
Jorado Safaris has great customer service, honesty and integrity. For a great experience book with them.
Shantel · Kenya
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Tour FAQs
Are rates charged per person?
Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
Which currency is this tour priced in?
This tour is offered in US dollars (USD).
Can children join this tour?
This tour accepts children of all ages. Children under 12 receive a discount and children under 3 are free.
Can this tour start on my preferred date?
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
Can the itinerary be customized?
You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour.
Where do travelers stay during this tour?
Mara Chui Resort - Mid-range lodge just outside Masai Mara NR. Meals: Day 1: Lunch & Dinner Included; Day 2-3: All Meals Included
Where does this tour start and end?
This tour starts and ends in Nairobi
Are airport transfers included?
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
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Disclaimer
This tour is offered by Jorado Safaris, not SafariBookings.
This operator reserves the right to change rates advertised on SafariBookings.
If you request changes to this tour, the advertised rates will likely change.
Rates include a fixed budget for flights during this tour. If flights cost more, your quote will reflect this.
The exact order, contents and rates of this tour are subject to availability.
If an accommodation is fully booked, the operator will suggest a comparable alternative.
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