Lake Nakuru Day Safari

City & Day Tours · 1 day · 🇰🇪 Kenya

Lake Nakuru Day Safari

Rhinos, flamingos and Rift Valley views — a perfect Nairobi-to-Nakuru escape.

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Overview

Full-day Lake Nakuru safari from Nairobi — rhinos, flamingos, Rift Valley viewpoints and Rothschild's giraffe.

Route: Nairobi → Lake Nakuru → Nairobi

Itinerary

Your day-by-day adventure

Tap into the rhythm of each day — locations, drive times, activities, and where you'll sleep.

  1. Day 1

    Nairobi to Nakuru return

    Highlight: Sunrise tracking in Lake Nakuru

    Early departure, Rift Valley viewpoint, full day of game drives and picnic lunch, return to Nairobi by evening.

    📍 Lake Nakuru 🚙 Safari Minivan 📏 160 km ⏱ ~3 hrs from Nairobi 🍽 L 🏨 Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge
    • Hot-spring soak
    • Visit local market
    • Sunrise tracking
    • Guided nature walk
Budget options

Choose your style of safari

Same itinerary, different comfort levels. Lock in the tier that fits your budget.

Budget
Budget — Comfort basics
$187 / pp
Single supp. +$120

Clean mid-range lodges and tented camps with reliable hot showers.

  • Shared 4x4 game drives
  • Full-board meals
  • English-speaking driver-guide
Book Budget
Most popular
Standard
Mid-range — Most popular
$220 / pp
Single supp. +$180

Established safari lodges and beach resorts (3–4★).

  • Private 4x4 with pop-up roof
  • All game-park fees
  • Bottled water
  • Welcome drink on arrival
Book Standard
Premium
Premium — Upgraded lodges
$297 / pp
Single supp. +$250

Premium lodges and luxury tented camps (4–5★) in prime locations.

  • Private guide & vehicle
  • Sundowner setup
  • Laundry service
  • Airport meet & greet
Book Premium
Bucket list
Luxury
Luxury — Bucket-list
$407 / pp
Single supp. +$420

Top-tier lodges, signature suites, and exclusive concessions.

  • Private driver-guide
  • Champagne sundowners
  • Private vehicle throughout
  • Butler-style service
  • Guaranteed window seat
Book Luxury
On this safari

What's onboard

ac_unit Air-conditioning
restaurant Restaurant
spa Spa & Wellness
directions_car Game Drives
outdoor_grill Bush Breakfast
family_restroom Family Friendly
bedtime Star Beds / Decks
Your route
Interactive map · OpenStreetMap
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Live forecast · Lake Nakuru National Park
23°C Heavy drizzle · 5 km/h wind
Updated 2026-05-18T16:15
  1. 🌦 25° 16° 💧 4.5mm
  2. 🌦 26° 15° 💧 0.8mm
  3. 🌧 25° 15° 💧 1.8mm
  4. 🌦 25° 15° 💧 0.7mm
  5. 🌦 24° 15° 💧 2.3mm
  6. 🌦 23° 15° 💧 1.6mm
  7. 🌦 24° 14° 💧 1.2mm
Weather data by Open-Meteo.com
Live wildlife observations
Recently spotted near Lake Nakuru National Park

Real observations published to GBIF by researchers, lodges, and citizen scientists — refreshed daily.

Anastomus lamelligerus
2026-01-02 · Kenya
Cirsium vulgare
2026-01-06 · Kenya
Merops bullockoides
2026-01-23 · Kenya
Corythornis cristatus
2026-01-05 · Kenya
Merops bullockoides
2026-01-17 · Kenya
Chlorocebus pygerythrus
2026-01-06 · Kenya
Ceratotherium simum
2026-01-06 · Kenya
Pontederia crassipes
2026-01-05 · Kenya
Source: GBIF.org — Global Biodiversity Information Facility
Where you'll sleep

Hotels & lodges on this tour

Hand-picked properties — swap any for an upgrade at booking.

★★★★☆ 8.6/10
Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge
Safari Lodge · Lake Nakuru National Park
From $230 / night · +$65 upgrade
Free Wi-FiAir-conditioningSwimming PoolBar / LoungeSpa & Wellness
264 verified reviews
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★★★★☆ 8.3/10
Lake Nakuru Lodge
Safari Lodge · Lake Nakuru National Park
From $195 / night · +$65 upgrade
Free Wi-FiSpa & WellnessWalking SafarisGym / FitnessPet-Free Zones
198 verified reviews
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★★★★☆ 8.8/10
Mbweha Camp
Luxury Tented Camp · Lake Nakuru National Park
From $280 / night · +$180 upgrade
Swimming PoolRestaurantBar / LoungeBush BreakfastPet-Free Zones
142 verified reviews
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Getting here

Flight schedules to your gateway

Indicative fares from key hubs — our team can hold seats while you decide.

AirlineRouteDepartsArrives DurationDaysFrom
Kenya Airways
KQ100		 LHR → NBO
London · Nairobi · Non-stop 		21:30 07:30 8h 30m Daily $890 Book on Kenya Airways ↗
Qatar Airways
QR1431		 DOH → NBO
Doha · Nairobi · Non-stop 		07:30 13:30 6h 00m Daily $780 Book on Qatar Airways ↗
Emirates
EK721		 DXB → NBO
Dubai · Nairobi · Non-stop 		10:25 14:35 5h 10m Daily $720 Book on Emirates ↗
KLM
KL565		 AMS → NBO
Amsterdam · Nairobi · Non-stop 		10:10 20:30 8h 20m Daily $950 Book on KLM ↗

Fares are indicative round-trip economy and shift with demand. We rebook fare drops within 24 hrs.

From the lens

Gallery

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In the price

What's included & what's not

check_circleIncludes

  • Land Cruiser with pop-top
  • Driver-guide
  • Park entry fees
  • Picnic lunch and water

cancelExcludes

  • Accommodation
  • Tips
Travellers say

Recent reviews

★★★★★
"Lake Nakuru day trip was the highlight of our Kenya trip. Rhinos and flamingos in one day!"
— Maria G., Spain · Direct / site
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