Experience Lake Nakuru National Park

Duration

2 Days 1 Night

Tour Type

Adventure Tour

Group Size

2+ People

Tour Guide

1 Guide People

Lake Nakuru National Park

This 2-day safari offers the perfect short escape from Nairobi into one of Kenya’s most beautiful national parks. Lake Nakuru National Park, famously known as the “Pink Lake” due to its flamingos, is a birdwatcher’s paradise and home to abundant wildlife including rhinos, lions, giraffes, buffalo, and zebras.

Guests will enjoy scenic drives through the Great Rift Valley, spectacular views of the shimmering lake, and thrilling game drives. With comfortable lodge accommodation inside the park, this short safari balances adventure and relaxation—ideal for business travelers, families, or anyone with limited time.

Tour Inclusions	Tour Exclusions
✔ Pick-up & drop-off in Nairobi (hotel/airport)	✘ International/domestic flights
✔ Transport in a private safari vehicle with English-speaking driver/guide	✘ Visa fees and travel insurance
✔ Accommodation: Lake Nakuru Lodge (mid-range)	✘ Extra meals & drinks not mentioned
✔ Park entry fees to Lake Nakuru National Park	✘ Tips & gratuities for driver/guide
✔ All game drives as per itinerary	✘ Personal expenses (souvenirs, optional activities)
✔ Meals as stated: Day 1 (Lunch, Dinner), Day 2 (Breakfast)	✘ Additional accommodation before/after the tour
✔ Bottled drinking water on safari	✘ Anything not specified under inclusions
✔ Government taxes & levies

Details

Depart from your Nairobi hotel in the morning, stopping at the Great Rift Valley viewpoint for breathtaking photography.
Continue to Lake Nakuru National Park, arriving at your lodge in time for lunch and relaxation.
Afternoon game drive begins at 4:00 pm until dusk.

About the Park:
Lake Nakuru is often called the “Pink Lake” because of the thousands of flamingos that gather along its shores. Beyond birdwatching, the park hosts lions, leopards, rhinos (both black & white), buffalo, zebras, giraffes, and hippos.

Main Destination: Lake Nakuru National Park

Best Time to Visit: June – February (dry season, best for wildlife)
High Season: July – February (park is busy)
Best Weather: June – February (little rainfall)

Wildlife Highlights in Lake Nakuru:

Giraffe – Common
White Rhino – Common
Buffalo – Common
Zebra – Common
Hippo – Common
Black Rhino – Occasional

Accommodation: Lake Nakuru Lodge – Mid-range lodge inside Lake Nakuru NP
Meals & Drinks: Lunch & Dinner included; Drinking water provided (other drinks excluded)

After an early breakfast, enjoy a morning game drive. This is the best time to spot lions while they are still active.
Exit the park and drive back toward Nairobi with a stop for lunch en route.
Drop-off at your Nairobi hotel or airport in the late afternoon.

Main Destination: Nairobi (City)
Accommodation: No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast included; Drinking water provided (other meals/drinks excluded)

End of Tour

Additional accommodation in Nairobi can be arranged at an extra cost.
You’ll be dropped off at your hotel or the airport.

Destination

Aberdare National Park

Amboseli National Park

Central Kenya

Diani Beach

Karen Blixen Museum

Kazuri Beads & Pottery Centre

Lake Naivasha

Lake Nakuru National Park

Masai Mara National Reserve

Nairobi

Nairobi National Park

Olpejeta Conservancy

Ruiru

Samburu National Reserve

Tsavo East National Park

Tsavo West National Park