Kenya · Safari

1-Day Lake Nakuru Wildlife Safari with Flamingo Viewing

1 Day Round trip from Nairobi Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Embark on a thrilling game-viewing safari at Lake Nakuru National Park
  • 02 Witness the spectacle of more than a million pink flamingos in their natural habitat
  • 03 Stop at the Great Rift Valley viewing point on the drive from Nairobi
  • 04 Spot remarkable birdlife and Africa's famous game animals along the lakeshore

Embark on a full-day journey into the heart of Kenya's wildlife wonderland at Lake Nakuru, known as the "Pink Lake" for its vibrant flamingo populations. A haven for birdwatchers and wildlife enthusiasts alike, it offers an unforgettable safari experience surrounded by stunning landscapes and diverse fauna. Join us for a captivating full-day discovery of this flamingo haven in the Rift Valley.

Lake Nakuru has earned its fame as the home of the greatest bird spectacle in the world, with a myriad of often more than a million pink flamingos flocking to feed in its shallow, warm waters.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Yes
Cities Nairobi, Lake Nakuru National Park
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

Full-Day Lake Nakuru Safari from Nairobi

  • 07:30hrs: After an early morning pickup from your hotel in Nairobi, depart on a 2.5-hour drive to Lake Nakuru National Park, with a stop at the Great Rift Valley viewing point.

  • On arrival at Lake Nakuru National Park, embark on a game-viewing drive, with a chance to see some of Kenya's remarkable birdlife around the beautiful lakes of the Rift Valley. Keep your eyes open for other animals grazing along the shoreline, including some of Africa's famous game animals.

  • Lake Nakuru has earned its fame as the home of the greatest bird spectacle in the world, with a myriad of often more than a million pink flamingos flocking to feed in its shallow, warm waters.

  • After your morning drive through the park, enjoy lunch at one of the lodges before heading out for another game-viewing drive.

  • Depending on how much wildlife you encounter, leave the park by 16:00hrs.

  • Arrive back in Nairobi by 19:00hrs for drop-off at your Nairobi hotel.

pink flamingos, Lake Nakuru National Park shoreline, Great Rift Valley viewing point

Where this trip takes you

pink flamingos, Lake Nakuru National Park shoreline, Great Rift Valley viewing point

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Nairobi 2 cities · 1 Day

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Transportation
  • English-speaking driver guide
  • Game drives in a safari minivan
  • Lunch and beverages
  • Park entry and conservation fees

What's Not Included

  • Hot drinks
  • Cigarettes
  • Tips and gratuities

What to bring

  • Bring money for personal use, personal effects, a T-shirt, and long trousers.

Know before you go

  • Check the currency exchange rate to the local currency, price quote, meal plan (full board, half board, or bed and breakfast basis), and weather and climatic season.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Nairobi, Resident hotel
Tour start
Nairobi, Kenya
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 1 day finish where they began, in Nairobi.

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