Nairobi: Lake Nakuru Safari & Lake Naivasha Boat Ride Day Trip
Description
This is one of the few Nairobi day trips combining a savanna game drive with a lake boat ride, giving you both land and water wildlife in a single outing. Lake Nakuru's fenced sanctuary makes it one of the most reliable places in Kenya to see both black and white rhino together. Lion and leopard also roam the park, offering big-cat sightings without the time or cost of a Maasai Mara safari. Look out for Rothschild's giraffe, a rare subspecies found in only a few protected areas in Kenya, plus flamingos and pelicans along the alkaline shoreline. From Nakuru, a relaxed boat ride on freshwater Lake Naivasha brings you close to hippo pods and water birds like fish eagles and kingfishers, with views of Mount Longonot and the Aberdare Range. Both parks sit along the same Rift Valley corridor, roughly 2–3 hours from Nairobi, so this rich, varied experience is fully doable in one well-paced day, no overnight stay needed.
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What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
we pick all travelers from their chosen location within Nairobi
Important Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
