Overview
Experience an unforgettable wildlife adventure in the heart of Kenya's Great Rift Valley with this 3-day, 2-night Lake Nakuru safari. Famous for its rich birdlife and successful rhino conservation programme, Lake Nakuru National Park offers excellent opportunities to see some of Kenya's most remarkable wildlife in a beautiful setting.
Travel from Nairobi through the scenic Great Rift Valley before entering the park for exciting game drives. Look out for black and white rhinos, Rothschild's giraffes, lions, buffaloes, zebras, waterbucks, and other wildlife. The park is also an important birdwatching destination, with flamingos and numerous other waterbirds whose numbers vary with lake conditions.
Enjoy scenic stops at viewpoints, explore the beautiful Makalia Waterfalls when conditions permit, and relax at your selected safari lodge or camp. This short safari is ideal for couples, families, birdwatchers, photographers, and travellers looking for a rewarding wildlife experience close to Nairobi.
Trip Highlights
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Depart Nairobi in the morning and travel towards Lake Nakuru National Park. Enjoy a scenic drive through the Great Rift Valley, with a stop at a suitable viewpoint for photographs and spectacular views of the escarpment.
Proceed to your selected lodge or camp near or inside the park. Arrive in time for lunch and check-in before heading out for an afternoon game drive.
Explore the park's diverse habitats in search of rhinos, giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, antelopes, and other wildlife. Return to your accommodation in the evening for dinner and overnight stay.
Meals: Lunch and Dinner
After breakfast, enjoy a full day exploring Lake Nakuru National Park. Head out on morning game drives to search for black and white rhinos, Rothschild's giraffes, lions, buffaloes, and other wildlife.
Explore the lakeshore and surrounding woodlands, looking out for flamingos, pelicans, and other bird species. Visit scenic areas such as Baboon Cliff and Makalia Waterfalls, depending on access and conditions.
Enjoy a picnic lunch or return to the lodge for lunch, depending on the day's arrangements. Continue with an afternoon game drive before returning to your accommodation for dinner and overnight stay.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Enjoy an early breakfast before heading out for a final morning game drive. This is another opportunity to spot wildlife and enjoy the beautiful landscapes of Lake Nakuru.
Return to the lodge for checkout and begin your journey back to Nairobi. Enjoy the scenic drive through the Great Rift Valley before arriving in Nairobi in the afternoon, where you will be dropped off at your preferred location.
Meals: Breakfast
What's Included
Included
- 2 nights' accommodation in a selected safari lodge or camp.
- Return transport from Nairobi in a safari vehicle.
- Professional English-speaking driver-guide.
- Full-board meals during the safari.
- Morning and afternoon game drives as outlined in the itinerary.
- Visit to Lake Nakuru National Park.
- Bottled drinking water during game drives.
- Nairobi pickup and drop-off.
- Vehicle fuel and driver-guide costs.
Not Included
- Lake Nakuru National Park entry fees unless specifically stated in the quotation.
- Drinks and alcoholic beverages.
- Optional activities not listed in the itinerary.
- Tips and gratuities.
- Travel and medical insurance.
- Personal expenses.
- International flights and visa fees.
- Any additional services not mentioned under inclusions.
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