1-Day Lake Nakuru National Park Safari from Nairobi

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Scenic drive through the Great Rift Valley and bustling small towns
• 02 Mid-morning game-viewing drive in Lake Nakuru National Park
• 03 See flamingos, viewpoints, and waterfalls in the park
• 04 Expert guide providing explanations and answering your questions

Experience the beauty of the Great Rift Valley on a scenic drive from Nairobi to Lake Nakuru National Park. Enjoy a mid-morning game-viewing drive through the park's best attractions, including flamingos, viewpoints, and waterfalls, with an expert guide on hand to provide explanations and answer your questions. Return to Nairobi in the evening after an exciting day excursion.

Arrive at Lake Nakuru National Park in time for a mid-morning game-viewing drive through the park's best attractions, including the lake's flamingos, viewpoints, and waterfalls.

From the itinerary

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 Nairobi, Lake Nakuru National Park

Languages English, Swahili

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

Great Rift Valley Drive and Lake Nakuru Game Viewing

• Depart Nairobi for Nakuru. The drive takes you through scenic farmlands, bustling small towns, and the expansive Great Rift Valley. Arrive at Lake Nakuru National Park in time for a mid-morning game-viewing drive through the park's best attractions, including the lake's flamingos, viewpoints, and waterfalls. Your guide will provide explanations and answer any questions you may have. After an exciting day excursion, depart for Nairobi.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Transport in a Land Cruiser for the game-viewing drive
• Park entry fees
• Mineral water and light snacks
• Services of a professional guide/driver
• Fun and excitement

What's Not Included

• Tips/gratuities
• Anything not mentioned above

What to bring

• Hat/cape/sunglasses
• A camera to capture moments, or a phone with a camera can also work.

Know before you go

• Black and white rhinos thrive in the park, along with Cape buffalo, African wild dogs, zebra, eland, waterbuck, and lion. In recent years, Nakuru has also become known for its high number of leopard sightings and the rare Rothschild's giraffe.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Nairobi, Kenya

Tour start

Nairobi, Kenya

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.