Discover Kenya's Natural Wonders: 2-Day Lake Nakuru and Naivasha Road Safari from Nairobi
You will be met at your Nairobi city hotel by our safari driver guide who will drive northwest to Lake Nakuru. There will be a short stop at a viewing point to have a look at the Great Rift Valley from an elevated position. Your journey will continue to Lake Nakuru, arriving in time for a pre-lunch game drive.
Lake Nakuru National Park is home to Giraffes, Waterbucks, Black and White Rhinos, Buffalo, Lions and Leopards, among other wildlife. On the shores of the lake there are thousands of Flamingos who feed on the algae.
Lunch will be at the Lake Nakuru Lodge, Sarova Lion Hill Lodge or similar. There will be an afternoon game drive around Lake Nakuru and the forest nearby. Return to your chosen accommodation for dinner and an overnight stay.
After an early breakfast there will be a final game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park. The drive continues to Kenya’s highest lake, at 1,880 metres above sea level, Lake Naivasha. Lake Naivasha is a beautiful freshwater lake, fringed by thick papyrus. You will observe Hippos lazing in the lake and Buffalos grazing on the shores.
There are over 300 species of birds to observe. These include the Grey-capped Warbler, Spectacled Weaver, Brimstone Canary, and the Red-billed fire finch.
Lunch will be served at Lake Naivasha Sopa Safari Lodge or similar. In the afternoon there are boat trips on the lake or nature walks on crescent Island. You will have the chance to see some of the animals at very close range e.g. Zebras, Giraffes and Wildebeest.
Depart from lake Naivasha and drive to Nairobi to arrive in the early evening. Dinner and overnight stay at your Nairobi Hotel.
Meals, Accommodation, Transportation services, Tour Guide
International and domestic airfares, Personal expenses and gratitude, Cancellation charges, Visa & Tourism fee, Driver's tips
The package typically includes transportation from Nairobi to Lake Nakuru and Lake Naivasha and back, accommodation for one night in a lodge or tented camp, game drives in Lake Nakuru National Park, a boat ride or visit to Hell's Gate National Park in Naivasha, meals (usually breakfast, lunch, and dinner), and park entrance fees
The drive from Nairobi to Lake Nakuru usually takes around 3-4 hours, depending on traffic and road conditions.
Most tour operators use safari vans or 4x4 vehicles equipped with pop-up roofs for optimal wildlife viewing during game drives.
Lake Nakuru is famous for its large population of flamingos, but sightings can vary depending on the time of year and water levels in the lake. However, even if flamingos are not present in large numbers, the park still offers abundant wildlife viewing opportunities.