Full-Day Lake Nakuru National Park Safari from Nairobi — Best-Value Day Trip
- Duration: Approximately 11 hours
- Start Time: 6:00 AM
- Availability: Daily
- Tour Type: Private or Small Group
- Transportation: Air-conditioned safari van or 4×4 Land Cruiser (pop-up roof)
- Pick-Up: Hotel, residence, or Nairobi airport
- Location: Lake Nakuru National Park, Kenya
- Lowest price in the market
- Rhino sanctuary & pink flamingos
- ✈️ Pro driver-guide
Important: Park entry fees are not included. Travelers pay them directly on the
Kenya eCitizen platform (Kenya Wildlife Service). Details below.
Tour Overview
Embark on an exhilarating full-day safari to Lake Nakuru National Park, famed for sweeping
flocks of pink flamingos and protected populations of white & black rhinos. Explore diverse
habitats—alkaline lake shores, woodlands, grasslands, cliffs, and waterfalls—on a wildlife-rich day trip
that’s perfect for nature lovers, birders, and photographers.
Itinerary
6:00 AM — Pick-Up from Nairobi
- Early departure from your hotel, residence, or airport in a comfortable safari vehicle.
8:30 AM — Great Rift Valley Viewpoint
- Photo stop over the dramatic escarpment vistas.
9:30 AM — Arrive Lake Nakuru National Park
- Begin an extensive game drive around the lake, acacia forest, and open plains.
12:30 PM — Lunch at a Park Lodge
- Enjoy a relaxing meal at Sarova Lion Hill Lodge or Lake Nakuru Lodge (subject to availability).
2:00 PM — Afternoon Game Drive
- Continue wildlife viewing; visit Baboon Cliff for sweeping panoramas.
3:30 PM — Makalia Waterfalls
- Soak in the serenity of Makalia Falls (road/seasonal access permitting).
4:00 PM — Depart for Nairobi
- Scenic return drive reflecting on the day’s sightings.
~6:30 PM — Drop-Off
- Drop-off at your original pick-up point or preferred central location.
Timings are approximate and may vary with traffic, road conditions, and wildlife activity.
✅ What’s Included
- Pick-up and drop-off (hotel, residence, or Nairobi airport)
- Transport in a safari van or 4×4 Land Cruiser with pop-up roof
- Professional English-speaking driver-guide
- Lunch at a selected lodge within the park
- Drinking water available — please bring a reusable bottle
❌ What’s Not Included
- Lake Nakuru National Park entry fees — pay directly to Kenya Wildlife Service via the eCitizen platform (see “How to Pay”)
- Additional drinks during lunch
- Personal expenses and souvenirs
- Gratuities (optional)
How to Pay Park Fees on eCitizen (Direct to KWS)
- Go to eCitizen and sign in / create an account with your email.
- Choose Services → Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) → Park Entry.
- Select Lake Nakuru National Park, your visit date, visitor category (Non-Resident / Resident / EAC), and party size.
- Complete payment online and download your receipt / QR code.
- Bring the digital or printed receipt plus your passport/ID for verification at the gate.
Rates are set by KWS and may change without notice. We’ll guide you through the process after booking.
Good to Know
- Confirmation: Sent at the time of booking.
- Accessibility: Not wheelchair accessible.
- Children: Must be accompanied by an adult.
- What to wear/bring: Comfortable clothing, hat, sunscreen, binoculars, and a reusable water bottle.
- Health: Not recommended for travelers with serious back problems; not ideal during late pregnancy.
Why Travelers Choose This Tour
- Rich Wildlife: High chance to see rhinos, lions, giraffes, buffalo, and prolific birdlife.
- Scenic Diversity: Alkaline lake shores, waterfalls, cliffs, and acacia woodlands.
- Convenient Day Trip: Big-value safari close to Nairobi.
- Lowest Price in the Market: We keep our tour price down by letting you pay park fees directly to KWS on eCitizen — no mark-ups.
Important — Single / Solo Traveler
Please check our main website for scheduled departures you can join before booking. If no group is available on your date, do not book and pay — no refunds for unjoined solo bookings.
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Reviewed on:7-Nov-2011 Reviewed by:Monika – Bonn, Germany Rating: 4 Conduction date: 5-Nov-2011
“Sehr schöne Tour”
Alles an einem Tag: Tier, schöne Landschaften und gutes Essen.
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Reviewed on:24-Aug-2012 Reviewed by:Joachim – Rielasingen, Germany Rating: 4 Conduction date: 20-Aug-2012
“alles o.k., individuelle Betreuung, da einzigste Teilnehmer”
sehr interessante Rundfahrt mit Büffeln, Rhinos, Giraffen…
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Reviewed on:27-Jul-2017 Reviewed by:antoinette – Belgium Rating: 5 Conduction date: 19-Jul-2017, 6:00
“Erg leuk!!”
Genoten!!