1-Day Lake Nakuru Safari from Nairobi with Optional Naivasha Boat

1 Day Round trip from Nairobi Hotel Accomodation Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Travel across the floor of the Great Rift Valley to Lake Nakuru National Park
02 Look for flamingos, rhinos, buffalo, big cats, and the rare black-maned lion
03 Pause at the Great Rift Valley viewpoint for magnificent escarpment views
04 Add an optional Lake Naivasha boat ride for birdwatching and hippo viewing

Discover the wildlife-rich landscapes of Lake Nakuru National Park on a full-day private safari in a 4x4 vehicle, travelling across the floor of the Great Rift Valley with your dedicated guide. Famous for its flamingos, the park also offers the chance to spot big cats, rhinos, buffalo, and the rare black-maned lion across varied ecosystems. Pause at the Great Rift Valley viewpoint for magnificent escarpment views, then enjoy a game drive in the park before lunch at a local restaurant. In the afternoon, you can choose to add an optional boat ride on Lake Naivasha for birdwatching and hippo viewing before returning to Nairobi.

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 Naivasha, Nairobi, Lake Nakuru National Park

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Lake Nakuru Safari and Optional Lake Naivasha Boat Ride

Meet your guide at your hotel, airport, or residence within Nairobi CBD at 6:00 am.
Drive from Nairobi to Lake Nakuru National Park, stopping at the Great Rift Valley viewpoint to enjoy magnificent views of the escarpments.
Arrive at Lake Nakuru National Park by 9:00 am after a 3-hour drive.
Enjoy a 3-hour game drive with your private safari guide through the park.
Discover the famous flamingos of Lake Nakuru, along with rhino, buffalo, big cats, the rare black-maned lion, and the park's diverse ecosystems.
Break for lunch at a local restaurant.
Stop at Lake Nakuru National Park, Kenya (duration: 8 hours).
Depart the park at approximately 3:00 pm and travel to Lake Naivasha.
Take an optional 1-hour boat ride on Lake Naivasha, enjoying birdwatching and hippo viewing.
Stop at Lake Naivasha, Naivasha, Kenya (duration: 3 hours).
Return to the dock after the boat ride.
Drive back to Nairobi and arrive at approximately 6:00 pm.
Get dropped off at your hotel, airport, or residence within Nairobi CBD.