Kenya · Wildlife Safari

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

3 Days Round trip from Nairobi Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Spot rhinos, Rothschild giraffes, waterbucks, zebras, leopards, and other wildlife at Lake Nakuru
02 Enjoy the view of thousands of flamingos painting Lake Nakuru's shores gorgeously pink
03 Take a boat trip on Lake Naivasha as hippos and buffaloes pass nearby
04 Walk on Crescent Island in search of wildebeests, hippos, zebras, and giraffes
05 Admire the beauty of the Great Rift Valley during scenic stop-overs en route

Travel from Nairobi to explore Lakes Nakuru and Naivasha, immersing yourself in a rich ecosystem of wooded and bushy grasslands that support a wide diversity of animals and water birds. Head out on this journey into the African outbacks as Kenya opens up its flora and fauna before you. Experience a wilder side of life as you visit these remarkable lakes.

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 Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Naivasha, Nairobi, Lake Nakuru National Park

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Nairobi to Lake Nakuru Wildlife Safari

Attend a brief explanation by the tour representative at 7:00 am.
Stop at the viewpoint for stunning scenery from an elevated position.
Continue travelling to Lake Nakuru.
Arrive at the lake and look for rhinos, Rothschild giraffes, waterbucks, zebras, leopards, and other animals.
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 Boat Trip and Crescent Island Walk

Grab an early breakfast and then drive to Kenya's highest lake, Lake Naivasha.
Marvel at the sight as hippos and buffaloes pass nearby.
Indulge in birdwatching, including sightings of grey-capped warblers, spectacled weavers, brimstone canaries, red-billed fire finches, and other species of birds.
Go on a boat trip on the lake.
Walk through Crescent Island and look for wildebeests, hippos, zebras, and giraffes.

Dinner and overnight at the safari lodge.

Day 03

Great Rift Valley Drive Back to Nairobi

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

End of the tour.

The route