1-Day Rift Valley Safari from Nairobi with Nakuru and Naivasha

1 Day Round trip from Your hotel or any other designated location Easy pace
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The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Spot endangered rhinos on a game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park
  • 02 Enjoy a guided boat ride on Lake Naivasha with hippo sightings from a safe distance
  • 03 Experience the dramatic landscapes of Kenya's Great Rift Valley in a single day
  • 04 Combine wildlife viewing and a relaxing lake excursion on a Nairobi day trip

Set off on a full-day Rift Valley adventure from Nairobi, combining an exciting game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park with a relaxing boat ride on Lake Naivasha. This Kenyan day trip is ideal for travellers who want to experience the Great Rift Valley's dramatic landscapes and wildlife highlights in a single outing. Look out for endangered rhinos during your game drive, then enjoy a guided boat ride with hippo sightings from a safe, respectful distance before returning to Nairobi the same day.

At a glance

What this trip includes

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

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

Lake Nakuru Game Drive and Lake Naivasha Boat Ride

A day trip made to explore the unique Rift Valley lakes of Nakuru for a game drive and Naivasha for a boat ride.

6:00 AM. Pick up from your location in Nairobi and start the journey to Lake Nakuru Park.

9:00 AM. Arrive at the park gate and start a game drive in this iconic park, where you stand a chance to spot endangered rhinos among other wildlife.

12:30 PM. After an extensive game drive, exit the park and head toward Naivasha. Stop by one of the lakeside restaurants for lunch at your own cost.

2:00 PM. Get in the boat for a guided ride through the lake, where you can spot hippos from a safe distance.

4:00 PM. Head back to shore, get in the vehicle, and drive back to Nairobi after an adventure-filled day.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Your hotel or any other designated location 3 cities · 1 Day

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Hotel pick-up anywhere between Nairobi and Nakuru cities, hotel, or residence
  • Game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park
  • Boat ride on Lake Naivasha
  • Bottled water in the vehicle

What's Not Included

  • International fares and visas
  • Entrance fees not bundled
  • Extra drinks and lunch
  • Boat ride fees not bundled

What to bring

  • Passports/IDs
  • Personal toiletries/medicines
  • Hat, sunscreen, bug spray, etc.

Know before you go

  • Weather is warm and tropical but can change at any minute, so prepare in advance.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
At the hotel lobby or designated parking area
Tour start
Your hotel or any other designated location
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 1 day finishes where it began, in Your hotel or any other designated location.

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