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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
Meeting and pickup
Our drivers will be waiting at the designated points with placards with names of the traveler for easier identification.
Itinerary
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1Rift Valley Province
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.
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2Lake Nakuru National Park
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.
3 hours • Admission ticket free -
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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.
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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.
Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start 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.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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