Kenya · Safari

3-Day Lake Nakuru and Lake Naivasha Safari with Boat Ride

3 Days Round trip from Nairobi Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Spot large numbers of flamingos at Lake Nakuru
  • 02 Look out for the Big Four at Lake Nakuru - lions, leopards, rhinos, and buffaloes
  • 03 Cruise Lake Naivasha by boat to see hippos in their natural habitat
  • 04 Optional visit to Crescent Island Sanctuary, home to several wild animals

Go on a 3-day safari to the Rift Valley lakes, famous for their birdlife and abundance of flamingos. Explore Lake Nakuru and Lake Naivasha, and look out for southern white rhinos, hippos, and the Big Four - lions, leopards, rhinos, and buffaloes. This short safari combines game drives with a boat ride for a varied wildlife experience from Nairobi.

Lake Nakuru is famous for its birdlife, especially the flamingos, which are found here in large numbers.

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

1
Day 01

Nairobi to Lake Nakuru Safari

  • Depart Nairobi for Lake Nakuru National Park. Lake Nakuru is famous for its birdlife, especially the flamingos, which are found here in large numbers. It is also home to the Big Four: lions, leopards, rhinos, and buffaloes.

  • Check in at the hotel, have lunch, and continue with an evening game drive with your Kenya tour guide.

Dinner and overnight at the hotel/lodge.

2
Day 02

Lake Nakuru to Lake Naivasha and Boat Ride

  • After breakfast, depart Lake Nakuru for Lake Naivasha. The lake is famous for its large population of African hippopotamuses.

  • Check in at Naivasha, enjoy lunch, and later go for a boat ride to spot hippos in their natural habitat.

  • There is also the option of visiting Crescent Island Sanctuary, which is home to several wild animals.

Dinner and overnight at the hotel/lodge.

3
Day 03

Lake Naivasha to Nairobi

  • After breakfast, check out of the hotel and depart for your last destination, Nairobi.

  • Arrive in Nairobi with drop-off at your hotel or the airport.

flamingo-dotted Lake Nakuru, boat ride on Lake Naivasha, Crescent Island Sanctuary

Where this trip takes you

flamingo-dotted Lake Nakuru, boat ride on Lake Naivasha, Crescent Island Sanctuary

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Nairobi 3 cities · 3 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Transport in a private 4x4 pop-up open-roof van
  • English-speaking Nairobi tour guide
  • Park entries
  • Accommodation
  • All meals
  • Bottled water
  • Hotel/airport pick-up and drop-off
  • Boat ride on Lake Naivasha

What's Not Included

  • Personal items
  • Personal insurance
  • Alcoholic drinks
  • Visa
  • Tips

Logistics

Meeting & route

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

Your 3 days finish where they began, in Nairobi.

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