Kenya · Safari

3-Day Lake Nakuru and Naivasha Safari from Nairobi with boat trip

3 Days Round trip from Nakuru East Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 See thousands of flamingos painting Lake Nakuru's shores gorgeously pink
02 Look for rhinos, Rothschild giraffes, waterbuck, zebras, leopards, and other wildlife in Lake Nakuru Park
03 Explore Lake Naivasha, Kenya's highest lake at 1880 m above sea level, fringed by thick papyrus
04 Enjoy bird watching around Lake Naivasha for Grey-capped Warbler, Spectacled Weaver, Brimstone Canary, Red-billed Firefinch, and 350 other species
05 Take a boat trip on Lake Naivasha and walk through Crescent Island in search of wildebeest, zebras, and giraffes

Discover Lakes Nakuru and Naivasha on this 3-day safari through a rich ecosystem of lakes, wooded areas, and bushy grasslands. These two lake parks support a wide ecological diversity of animals, with water birds among their major attractions. Look out for rhinos, Rothschild giraffes, hippos, buffalos, zebras, and many other species, while also enjoying the scenic beauty of the Great Rift Valley. From the flamingo-lined shores of Lake Nakuru to a boat trip and wildlife walk at Lake Naivasha, this safari combines birdlife, mammals, and beautiful landscapes.

Enjoy the view of thousands of flamingos that paint the lake's shores gorgeously pink.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Cities Naivasha, Nairobi, Lake Nakuru National Park

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Lake Nakuru Wildlife Safari

Receive a brief explanation from the tour representative at 7 am about the Lake Nakuru safari.
Stop at a viewpoint for stunning scenery from an elevated position.
Continue travelling to Lake Nakuru Park.
Arrive at the park and look for rhinos, Rothschild giraffes, waterbuck, zebras, leopards, and more.
Have lunch during the warm midday at Lake Nakuru Lodge.
Enjoy the view of thousands of flamingos that paint the lake's shores gorgeously pink.

Dinner and overnight at the Safari Lodge.

Day 02

Lake Naivasha and Crescent Island

Drive to Kenya's highest lake at 1880 m above sea level, Lake Naivasha.
Explore the beautiful freshwater lake, fringed by thick papyrus, with hippos lazing in the lake and buffalos grazing on the shores.
Enjoy bird watching and look for Grey-capped Warbler, Spectacled Weaver, Brimstone Canary, Red-billed Firefinch, and 350 other species.
Go on boat trips on the lake.
Walk through Crescent Island and look for wildebeest, zebras, and giraffes.

Day 03

Great Rift Valley Drive to Nairobi

Depart for Nairobi.
Drive slowly and make stopovers along the way to enjoy the beauty of the Great Rift Valley.
Arrive in the capital city early in the afternoon.

The route