Kenya · Safari

Full-Day Lake Nakuru Safari from Nairobi with Flamingos and Rhinos

1 Day Round trip from Nairobi Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Spot rhinos, Rothschild giraffes, zebras, olive baboons, and iconic flamingos at Lake Nakuru National Park
  • 02 Discover a birdwatcher's paradise with over 400 bird species in Lake Nakuru
  • 03 See four of the Big Five, excluding the elephant, in their natural habitat
  • 04 Travel through the Great Rift Valley on a scenic full-day safari from Nairobi

Embark on a full-day adventure from Nairobi to Lake Nakuru National Park, set within the Great Rift Valley. This scenic safari showcases diverse landscapes and remarkable wildlife, including rhinos, Rothschild giraffes, zebras, olive baboons, and the park's iconic flamingos. Lake Nakuru is also renowned for its rich birdlife, with over 400 bird species recorded here. Enjoy a packed lunch inside the park before returning to Nairobi.

Explore the park's diverse landscapes and watch for wildlife such as rhinos, giraffes, zebras, olive baboons, and, of course, the famous flamingos of Lake Nakuru National Park.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Nairobi, Lake Nakuru National Park
Languages English, French, German

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

Lake Nakuru National Park Safari from Nairobi

  • Enjoy a scenic drive from Nairobi to Lake Nakuru National Park. Depending on traffic and road conditions, the journey takes approximately 3 to 4 hours. Lake Nakuru National Park is best known for its vast and dynamic variety of birdlife, with over 400 bird species recorded here. The park is also home to four of the Big Five, excluding the elephant. In addition, the lake has earned a reputation as an important haven for endangered species, particularly the Rothschild giraffe and the black and white rhino.
  • Explore the park's diverse landscapes and watch for wildlife such as rhinos, giraffes, zebras, olive baboons, and, of course, the famous flamingos of Lake Nakuru National Park.
  • Enjoy a packed lunch inside the park.
  • Drive back to Nairobi.
  • On arrival in Nairobi, transfer to JKIA for your flight back home, or get dropped off at your pickup hotel.
Lake Nakuru National Park flamingos, Great Rift Valley drive, Nairobi return

Where this trip takes you

Lake Nakuru National Park flamingos, Great Rift Valley drive, Nairobi return

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Nairobi 2 cities · 1 Day

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Park fee
  • Transport
  • Accommodation
  • Professional driver/guide
  • Meals
  • Drinking water

What's Not Included

  • International flights
  • Personal items
  • Accommodation before and at the end of the tour
  • Tips
  • Drinks

What to bring

  • Sunscreen

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 1 day finishes where it began, in Nairobi.

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