Lake Nakuru National Park: A Birdwatcher's Paradise in the Great Rift Valley

Experience the breathtaking beauty of Lake Nakuru National Park, a birdwatcher’s paradise in the Great Rift Valley. Discover the world-famous bird spectacle and explore the diverse wildlife on a thrilling game drive.

Duration: 9 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Lake Nakuru - What You Can Expect

You are picked from your hotel at 7am and we shall drive through the floor of the Great Rift Valley from Nairobi, while stopping on the way for curios and to admire and marvel at the breath taking views of the escarpment along the way. You proceed to arrive for your day game drive round this beautiful ornithological spectacle of the “pink” Lake Nakuru. The lake supports millions of pink flamingos hence dubbed the “pink of Lake Nakuru among the 56 different species of animal including big cats, the black manned Lion, the Cheetah and the leopard among other big wildlife such as the White Rhino & the buffalo. At 1330hrs, you take your lunch at the Sarova Lion Hill Game lodge which overlooks this great lake or equevalent. Thereafter at 1500hrs you depart for Nairobi arriving at about 6pm.

What's Included
  • On-board WiFi
  • Bottled water
  • Driver/guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off in Nairobi (hotels, residencies, or nearest airport)
  • Park Entry fees
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
  • Lunch
  • spanish or french guides fees 20$ additional payble cash(upon request)
Additional Information

Lake Nakuru National Park is located in the Rift Valley,1750 meters above sea level. Lake Nakuru is known as an ornithological paradise by birdwatchers because the lake is world famous as the location of the greatest bird-spectacle on earth, which boasts anywhere between one and two million lesser and greater pink flamingos that feed on the abundant algae thriving in the lake’s warm waters. It is one of the few parks that has been specifically established for the protection of birds, specifically flamingos. More than 450 species of birds have been recorded here. You will drive through the floor of the Great Rift Valley from Nairobi, while stopping on the way for curios and to admire and marvel at the breathtaking views of the escarpment along the way. Arrive at Lake Nakuru National Park in time for a mid-morning game drive. Have picnic lunch at leisure. As you find your way out of the park, have another game drive and embark on your way to Nairobi.

  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
Location
Lake Nakuru
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Roland_n
Mar 2, 2023
Spectacular flocks of Flamingos - The good driving to and from and the excellent bird and animal sightings. Particularly impressive were the large herds of zebra by the huge flocks of flamingos.
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Al_c
Jun 9, 2019
Awesome trip - Awesome trip. Excellent driver, professional service, and amazing experience at Lake Nakuru! Definitely a must do on anyones list.
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Joseph
Apr 28, 2016
the guide went out of his way to show... - <p>the guide went out of his way to show the best of the lakes</p>
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Jacqueline_t
Jun 27, 2023
Long day but worth it! - It was a very long day but well worth the investment. Our guide Erick had to find another route as part of the normal route was diverted. This however gave us the opportunity to pass through many small villages. He managed to get us there and back at a reasonable time and we have to say thanks to him especially. Lake Nakuru itself did not disappoint. Lots of wildlife and a beautiful setting. We would love to go back there for a few days, but have lots of good memories already.
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Sarah_b
Jul 13, 2023
A Fair Experience - We, as a group of two people, had an overall positive experience during the tour. Promptly at 6:30 AM, we were picked up in a small sedan. However, contrary to the advertised amenities, the sedan did not include water or WiFi for the trip. Fortunately, the driver was kind enough to make a stop at a gas station so we could purchase some water. We arrived at Lake Nakuru around 9:30 AM, where an additional entrance fee of $60 per person was required. We spent approximately two hours at the park but missed out on some attractions due to the limitations of the small sedan. We requested a transfer to a van with higher clearance to navigate the challenging terrains, but the driver ignored our request. Despite this, we weren't too upset as our main interest was seeing the rhinos and flamingos - which we saw. We departed around 12 PM and returned to Nairobi by 4 PM. It's worth noting that the driver solely fulfilled the role of a driver and was not a guide, thus there were questions he couldn't answer. For an additional cost, the park provided a guide. Although we were content with seeing everything we desired, considering the price we paid, our experience could have been better.
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