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Overview
Experience the vibrant beauty of our Nairobi: Day Tour to Lake Nakuru National Park, an 8-hour safari that packs stunning wildlife and landscapes into a concise adventure. Here’s why you should book:
Flamingo Spectacle: Marvel at Lake Nakuru’s shimmering soda lake, often covered with thousands of pink flamingos, a breathtaking sight unique to this park.
Rare Wildlife Encounters: Enjoy a 3-hour game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park, spotting rhinos (black and white), leopards, lions, and 450+ bird species, guided by experts who know the park’s secrets.
Baboon Cliff Views: Capture panoramic vistas of the lake and Rift Valley from Baboon Cliff, a prime spot for photography and wildlife spotting.
Efficient Yet Immersive: This 8-hour tour maximizes your experience with a focused game drive and scenic lunch stop, returning you to Nairobi by 4:00 PM.
What's included
A tour Driver/guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Bottled water
safari Van (4X4) with open roof
Lunch
Gratitude's
Souvenirs
Lake Nakuru National Park fee
What to expect
Rift Valley Province
10m
Start with an early morning pickup from your Nairobi hotel at 6:00 AM. The 160 km drive northwest via the Nairobi-Nakuru Highway (A104) takes 3 hours. Pass through the scenic Great Rift Valley, with key points of interest including views of the Rift Valley Escarpment and glimpses of Mount Longonot, a dormant volcano. This journey offers a stunning introduction to Kenya’s diverse terrain at sunrise.
Lake Nakuru National Park
3h
Arrive at Lake Nakuru National Park, the primary attraction, around 9:00 AM and complete entry formalities at the main gate. This compact park features a soda lake, acacia forests, and grasslands. Embark on a 2.5-hour open-vehicle game drive to explore its ecosystems. Key attractions include Lake Nakuru, often lined with thousands of pink flamingos, as well as rhinos (both black and white), leopards, lions, buffalos, zebras, giraffes, and over 450 bird species like pelicans and fish eagles. The Euphorbia Forest, one of Africa’s largest candelabra tree forests, adds a dramatic backdrop to the wildlife sightings.
Lake Nakuru
2h · Admission ticket included
Head to Makale Falls, a scenic viewpoint offering panoramic views of Lake Nakuru, its flamingo-lined shores, and surrounding acacia woodlands. This landmark is perfect for photography and spotting baboons or other wildlife against the Rift Valley backdrop. Enjoy a packed lunch (provided as part of the tour) at this scenic spot, with views of the lake and distant Menengai Crater, offering a quick yet relaxing break to reflect on the morning’s encounters.
Nairobi
Pass by
Depart Lake Nakuru at 2:00 PM for the 3-hour return journey to Nairobi along the Nairobi-Nakuru Highway. Enjoy final views of the Rift Valley Escarpment and passing landscapes. Arrive back at your hotel by 5:00 PM, reflecting on the day’s highlights, from the flamingo-filled lake and rare rhinos to the stunning vistas at Baboon Cliff, for a memorable safari conclusion.
Meeting and pickup
Pickup details
Our drivers will be waiting at the designated points with placards with names of the traveler for easier identification.
Additional information
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
