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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
Lake Nakuru National Park is unique for its spectacular birdlife, most famously the thousands of flamingos that line the shores of its alkaline lake, creating a breathtaking pink halo. It is also a designated rhino sanctuary, offering one of the best chances to see both black and white rhinos in their natural habitat. The park is home to the rare Rothschild’s giraffe, which thrives in the acacia woodlands and is distinguishable by its light markings and lack of spots below the knees. With over 400 bird species, including pelicans, fish eagles, and herons, it’s a paradise for birdwatchers. Despite its relatively small size, the park features diverse landscapes—from grasslands and marshes to rocky cliffs and waterfalls—making wildlife viewing easy and rewarding. Scenic viewpoints like Baboon Cliff provide panoramic views of the lake and its surroundings. Just a few hours from Nairobi, its rich biodiversity and accessibility make it an ideal destination for a day trip safari.
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Hotel pickup and drop-off
Bottled water
Lunch break
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Local taxes
Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Lake Nakuru Admission fee
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Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO), Embakasi, Nairobi, Kenya
Wilson Airport, Nairobi, Kenya
Lake Nakuru, Kenya Begin your day trip to Lake Nakuru National Park with a 5:00 AM departure from Nairobi. Drive through the scenic Great Rift Valley, stopping briefly for photos along the way.
Arrive at the park by 8:00 AM and start your morning game drive, exploring the diverse habitats of the park. Spot flamingos, pelicans, and other birdlife along the lake’s edge, and watch for white and black rhinos, buffalo, giraffes, zebras, and possibly lions or leopards.
Around 11:00 AM, visit Baboon Cliff for sweeping views of the lake and surrounding landscapes. Enjoy a picnic lunch at Makalia Falls or opt for a buffet at Sarova Lion Hill Lodge (own cost).
In the afternoon, continue your safari through the Rhino Sanctuary and acacia woodlands. Stop at Makalia Falls for a short nature walk and photo opportunity if time allows. Begin your return journey at 4:30 PM and arrive in Nairobi by 7:30 PM. 420 minutes
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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01 Oct 2025
All very well, it was a private safari and my guide was always on the lookout that I don't miss anything, even found a lion
L5300ICsebastianv
25 Jul 2025
Overall great experience! The lake is in the middle of the reserve, during the tour we took a road which goes through the lake where you can see thousands of birds fishing and interacting with each other.
We were able to see tons of zebras, warthogs, giraffes, baboons and buffalo. The also managed to see both black and white rhinos!
Our guide Eric was hospitable, knowledgeable and happy to accommodate our wishes. We stayed in the park during the whole trip instead of taking the boat tour on lake Naivasha, which we had already done on a different safari.
We recommend this trip, especially if you want to see rhinos.
MPPRS
28 May 2025
I really enjoyed this day trip to Lake Nakuru. Morning check-out at 5am from the hotel with a stop on the way for breakfast. Arriving at the lake national park, a beautiful landscape, full of pelicans, birds, buffaloes, monkeys, we saw a lioness too. It was with a large classic car, no sunroof and the window could only open half, which restricts vision. For lunch my guide took me to the restaurant of a lodge in the national park, with a splendid view and a small good buffet. We then went to Lake Naivasha, a very nice place, and I took an hour boat ride on the lake to see hippos and birds. I had to pay $50 for this 1 hour boat tour and it seemed very expensive, I had read that the price was more of 25 to 30 dollars maximum. I recommend this one-day tour.
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