Kenya · Safari

1-Day Lake Nakuru Safari from Nairobi with Rhino Sanctuary

1 Day Round trip from Nairobi Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore the flora and fauna of Lake Nakuru National Park
02 See the beautiful pink flamingos that give Lake Nakuru its "pink lake" name
03 Visit the Rhino Sanctuary and learn how white rhinos are being protected
04 Get wildlife insights from your professional Kenyan guide

Escape the city for a day and discover the picturesque landscapes and abundant wildlife of Lake Nakuru National Park. Spend time beside Lake Nakuru, admired for its overwhelming beauty and known as the "pink lake" for its thousands of pink flamingos. Look out for a variety of animals, including rhinos and the Big Five except the elephant, and enjoy a special visit to the Rhino Sanctuary.

The lake area is home to thousands of pink flamingos and other birds, making it a paradise for bird watchers.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Nairobi, Lake Nakuru National Park

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Lake Nakuru Safari from Nairobi

Meet your local tour guide at 8 am in Nairobi and drive to Lake Nakuru.
Arrive in time for lunch and proceed for an afternoon game drive. Your guide will share the history of the area and explain why it is known as the "pink lake." The lake area is home to thousands of pink flamingos and other birds, making it a paradise for bird watchers.
Spot several wild animals, including the rhino and even the Big Five except the elephant.
Proceed towards the Rhino Sanctuary and see how white rhinos, as well as species like cape buffalo and waterbuck, have been protected.
Drive back to Nairobi and enjoy drop-off at your hotel or the airport.