About this journey
Travel from Nairobi into the Great Rift Valley for a private day safari in Lake Nakuru National Park. The park's compact road network brings lake shore, woodland, grassland, escarpment and waterfall scenery within one protected area. It is strongly associated with black and white rhinoceros conservation and may also offer Rothschild's giraffes, buffaloes, waterbucks, zebras, baboons, predators and extensive birdlife. The drive begins early to create useful game viewing time after the road journey. The guide selects routes around current lake levels, wildlife movement and road conditions. Flamingo numbers vary according to water chemistry, food and movement between Rift Valley lakes, so large concentrations cannot be guaranteed. Rhinoceros sightings are also natural and never certain, although the park provides meaningful opportunities. Lunch is arranged at a lodge, restaurant or picnic site according to the confirmed package. The tour returns to Nairobi in the evening and is suitable for guests seeking a full day outside the capital without an overnight stay. A Lake Naivasha extension can be added only when the programme is redesigned, because trying to include too many stops can reduce time inside the national park.
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Transport and guiding
Private return road transport from Nairobi in a four wheel drive safari vehicle with an opening roof and an English speaking driver guide.
Suggested itinerary
Nairobi to Lake Nakuru National Park and Return
Leave Nairobi early and travel through the Great Rift Valley toward Nakuru. A viewpoint stop may be made when weather, safety and traffic allow. Enter Lake Nakuru National Park and begin a guided game drive through woodland, grassland and lake shore habitats. Search for black and white rhinoceroses, Rothschild's giraffes, buffaloes, waterbucks, zebras, primates, predators and birds. Visit selected viewpoints, Baboon Cliff or Makalia Falls when road conditions and time permit. Break for the included lunch, continue wildlife viewing and then leave the park for the return drive to Nairobi. Arrival time depends on traffic and road conditions.
Included
- Private transport from and back to a confirmed Nairobi hotel, residence or airport meeting point
- Professional English speaking driver guide
- Bottled drinking water during the journey
- Scheduled wildlife viewing and activities described in the confirmed itinerary
- Government taxes applicable to the included services
- Planning support before departure
- Lake Nakuru National Park entry fee for the confirmed traveller category
- Picnic lunch or lodge lunch as confirmed
- Guided wildlife drive and Rift Valley viewpoint stop when safe and practical
Not included
- International and domestic flights unless specifically included
- Kenya electronic travel authorisation and passport expenses
- Travel insurance and medical expenses
- Meals and drinks not specifically listed as included
- Personal purchases, telephone charges and laundry
- Tips for the driver guide and activity staff
- Additional services caused by flight delays, traffic, road closures, severe weather or traveller requested changes
- Any activity or entry fee not clearly listed in the confirmed quotation
- Lake Naivasha boat excursion
- Accommodation
- Optional activities outside Lake Nakuru National Park
