Kenya · Wildlife

10-Day Great Rift Valley Lakes Tour in Kenya with Lake Turkana

10 Days Round trip from Nairobi Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Boat safari on Lake Naivasha to spot hippos, waterfowl, and other wildlife
  • 02 Game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park, famous for flamingos and rhinos
  • 03 Explore Lake Bogoria's bubbling geysers, fumaroles, and seasonal flamingo gatherings
  • 04 Birdwatch on Lake Baringo and interact with the Njemps community
  • 05 Scenic drive through the Chalbi Desert to Lake Turkana, the world's largest desert lake

Venture through Kenya's Great Rift Valley from Nairobi to Lake Naivasha, Lake Nakuru, Lake Bogoria, Lake Baringo, Lake Turkana, Lake Elementaita, and Lake Magadi. This 10-day journey combines boat safaris, game drives, birdwatching, hiking, and cultural encounters, from Hell's Gate National Park and Baboon Cliff to Loiyangalani village and the Chalbi Desert. Along the way, discover flamingos, rhinos, hippos, geysers, hot springs, soda deposits, and the mesmerizing blue-green waters of Lake Turkana, the largest desert lake in the world.

Along the way, discover flamingos, rhinos, hippos, geysers, hot springs, soda deposits, and the mesmerizing blue-green waters of Lake Turkana, the largest desert lake in the world.

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At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 10 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Naivasha, Nairobi, Magadi, Lake Nakuru National Park, Hell's Gate National Park, Lake Turkana, Lake Elmenteita, Lake Baringo, Lake Bogoria
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arrival in Nairobi

  • Arrive in Nairobi, Kenya's capital city, and check in to your hotel.
  • Depending on your arrival time, you can explore Nairobi's attractions, such as the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust or the Giraffe Centre.

Overnight in Nairobi.

2
Day 02

Lake Naivasha and Hell's Gate Adventures

  • Depart from Nairobi and head to Lake Naivasha, a picturesque freshwater lake.
  • Take a boat safari on Lake Naivasha to spot hippos, waterfowl, and other wildlife.
  • In the afternoon, visit Hell's Gate National Park for hiking and rock climbing adventures.

Overnight in Naivasha.

3
Day 03

Wildlife Encounters at Lake Nakuru

  • Drive to Lake Nakuru National Park, famous for its flamingos and rhinos.
  • Enjoy a game drive in the park to spot a wide range of wildlife, including buffaloes, giraffes, and baboons.
  • Visit Baboon Cliff for breathtaking views of the lake and surrounding landscape.

Overnight in Nakuru.

4
Day 04

Geysers and Flamingos at Lake Bogoria

  • Travel to Lake Bogoria, known for its geysers and hot springs.
  • Explore the shores of the lake with its bubbling geysers and fumaroles.
  • Witness the impressive population of flamingos that gather at the lake during certain times of the year.

Overnight near Lake Bogoria.

5
Day 05

Birdwatching and Culture at Lake Baringo

  • Journey to Lake Baringo, a haven for birdwatchers.
  • Take a boat trip on the lake to spot a diverse range of bird species, including fish eagles.
  • Interact with the Njemps community and learn about their traditional fishing practices.

Overnight near Lake Baringo.

6
Day 06

Journey Through the Chalbi Desert to Lake Turkana

  • Travel to Lake Turkana, the largest desert lake in the world.
  • Enjoy the scenic drive through the Chalbi Desert, a vast and arid landscape.
  • Arrive at Lake Turkana and take in its mesmerizing blue-green waters.

Overnight near Lake Turkana.

7
Day 07

Lake Turkana and Loiyangalani Village

  • Spend the day exploring Lake Turkana and its surroundings.
  • Visit the nearby Loiyangalani village and interact with the local communities.
  • Enjoy a boat ride on the lake and take in the breathtaking scenery.

Overnight near Lake Turkana.

8
Day 08

Peaceful Shores of Lake Elementaita

  • Depart from Lake Turkana and head to Lake Elementaita.
  • Arrive at Lake Elementaita and enjoy the peaceful surroundings.
  • Take a walk along the lake's shores and spot numerous bird species.

Overnight near Lake Elementaita.

9
Day 09

Hot Springs and Flamingos at Lake Magadi

  • Travel to Lake Magadi, a saline lake known for its soda deposits.
  • Explore the unique landscape and spot flamingos and other waterfowl.
  • Visit the hot springs and experience the therapeutic properties of the lake's waters.

Overnight near Lake Magadi.

10
Day 10

Return to Nairobi and Departure

  • Drive back to Nairobi, marking the end of your Great Lakes of the Rift Valley adventure.
  • Depending on your departure time, you may have free time in Nairobi for last-minute shopping or sightseeing.
  • Depart from Nairobi, taking unforgettable memories of Kenya's breathtaking Rift Valley lakes with you.
Lake Turkana blue-green waters, Lake Nakuru National Park flamingo shores, Hell's Gate National Park cliffs

Where this trip takes you

Lake Turkana blue-green waters, Lake Nakuru National Park flamingo shores, Hell's Gate National Park cliffs

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Nairobi 9 cities · 10 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Accommodation
  • Meals as per the hotels chosen
  • Transport in a tour vehicle
  • Entrance fees whenever necessary
  • All transfers

What's Not Included

  • Items of a personal nature
  • Charges for extra activities
  • Travel insurance
  • Anything else not mentioned

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 10 days finish where they began, in Nairobi.

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