3 Days Lake Nakuru and Lake Naivasha Safari: Wildlife and Scenic Lakes.
The 3 days Lake Nakuru and Lake Naivasha safari is a short Kenya safari tour that takes you to discover the scenic Lake Nakuru National Park and Lake Naivasha. During this Kenya safari, enjoy game drives as well as scenic views of the lakes and the wildlife, such as large flocks of pink flamingos, as well as other bird species.
Summary Itinerary
Day 1: Pick up and drive to Lake Nakuru
Day 2: Lake Naivasha
Day 3: Morning Game Drive, Departure
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Pick up and drive to Lake Nakuru
You shall be picked up from Nairobi by your guide and transferred to Lake Nakuru National Park, located in the Great Rift Valley area.
Enjoy a game drive and see the Rothschild’s giraffes, as well as predators like lions, leopards, and large python snakes, among so many others. Look out for various bird species in the park, including pink flamingos.
Dinner and overnight stay at the lodge.
Accommodation: Ziwa Bush Lodge
Day 2: Lake Naivasha Experience
Wake up to a hearty breakfast, meet your safari guide and then head out to Lake Naivasha, Kenya.
Lake Naivasha is one of the two major freshwater lakes in the mighty Rift Valley of Kenya, the other one being Lake Baringo. The lake also boasts one of the highest altitudes of all Rift Valley lakes.
A Ramsar Site, a wetland of international importance, Lake Naivasha is also an Important Bird Area (IBA), and the local birds here will amaze you; a keen birder shall see a whole range of bird species.
You will take on boat rides, which will enable you to appreciate the beauty of the lake and see more wildlife and birds.
Keep an eye out for the local Nile hippos in the water. Thompson’s gazelles, blue wildebeests, Defassa waterbucks, African buffalo and Maasai giraffes often feed along the shores.
Accommodation: Enashipai Resort and Spa
Day 3: Morning Game Drive, Departure
After an early breakfast at the lodge, head out for yet another game drive in the park for last-minute game viewing. Thereafter, you shall proceed to transfer back to Nairobi with a drop-off at your hotel of stay.
End of 3 Days Lake Nakuru and Naivasha Safari
The price includes
- Hotel/lodge accommodation for the duration of the safari
- 4×4 safari vehicle
- Professional safari and tour guide/driver
- All national park fees and activities mentioned
- All meals on the safari
- All game-viewing activities are specified
- Price quoted per person sharing
- Taxes
Price excludes
- Flights
- Items of a personal nature, including
- International and local airfares
- hotel accommodation before/after the safari
- Entry visas
- Travel insurance
- Tips and gratuities
