Safari Details

Overview

Lake Nakuru National Park Day Trip from Nairobi Safari

06:00 AM – Pickup from Nairobi

Early morning pickup from your hotel or residence in Nairobi. Brief safari introduction from your driver-guide before departure.

06:00 AM – 09:00 AM – Drive to Lake Nakuru

Scenic drive through the Great Rift Valley with a stop at the viewpoint for photos and a short break.

Arrival at Lake Nakuru National Park region area for park entry and briefing.

09:00 AM – 12:30 PM – Morning Game Drive

Start your game drive exploring the park’s diverse ecosystems:

• Flamingos along the lake shores (seasonal) 🦩
• White and black rhinos 🦏
• Rothschild giraffes
• Buffaloes, zebras, baboons
• Lions and other predators (if lucky)

Visit viewpoints such as Baboon Cliff for panoramic scenery.

12:30 PM – 01:30 PM – Lunch Break

Picnic lunch inside the park or optional stop at a lodge for hot lunch (depending on package).

01:30 PM – 03:30 PM – Afternoon Game Drive

Continue exploring different sections:

• Rhino sanctuary areas
• Woodlands and acacia forests
• Lake shores for bird watching
• More photography stops

03:30 PM – Exit Park & Return to Nairobi

Begin the return journey with optional short stopovers along the Rift Valley escarpment.

07:00 PM – Arrival in Nairobi

Drop-off at your hotel or residence. End of safari.

Trip Highlights

• Flamingos and over 400 bird species 🦩
• One of Kenya’s best rhino sanctuaries 🦏
• Scenic Rift Valley landscapes
• Easy wildlife viewing in a compact park
• Ideal short safari from Nairobi