Tours/Nairobi/Nakuru National Park Day Tour with Optional Boat Ride Lake Naivasha
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Nakuru National Park Day Tour with Optional Boat Ride Lake Naivasha

5.0(2)Nairobi1 hour
TRIPADVISOR5.0(2)

Description

While on route, stop at the Great Riff Valley view point where you will attain magnificent views of the escarpments. Upon your arrival, start the 3-hour game drive with your guide and part. Break for lunch at a local restaurant, Lake Nakuru Lodge. Alternatively, you may have a pre-arranged picnic lunch in the park. While on the boat ride, enjoy bird watching, eagle feeding, and hippo viewing.

Tour Options

Nakuru National Park Day Tour with Optional Boat Ride Lake Naivasha
  • Pickup included

Itinerary

240 min

After meeting your guide in the lobby of your hotel at 6:00 am, start your journey to Nakuru. While on route, stop at the Great Rift Valley viewpoint where you will attain magnificent views of the escarpments. Arrive at Lake Nakuru by 9:00 am, completing the 3-hour drive. Upon your arrival, start the 3-hour game drive with your guide and part. Break for lunch at a local restaurant, Lake Nakuru Lodge. Alternatively, you may have a pre-arranged picnic lunch in the park. Have lunch optional at an extra cost, then continue to enjoy additional game drives on the way out. Depart the park at approximately 3:00 pm and head to Lake Naivasha for a 1-hour boat ride. While on the boat ride, enjoy bird watching, eagle feeding, and hippo viewing. Once your boat ride comes to an end, return to the dock. Begin the drive to Nairobi for a 6:00 pm arrival and get dropped off at the hotel of yours.

240 min

PINK FLAMINGOS ON THE LAKE. The sight of pink flamingos feeding on the surface of Lake Nakuru is one of the world's great wildlife spectacles. THE OUT OF AFRICA LOOKOUT BABOON CLIFF. MAKALIA FALL'S WILDLIFE VIEWING GO ON SAFARI WITH A PROPER CUSTOMIZED VAN WITH OPEN ROOF FOR PHOTOGRAPHY.

Highlights

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Private tour
Park entry fees Lake Nakuru
Driver/guide
Live commentary on board

What's included

Included
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Private tour
Park entry fees Lake Nakuru
Driver/guide
Live commentary on board
Not included
Boat ride in Lake Naivasha ($20 USD/person)
Food and drinks
Gratuities (optional)
Airport pick ups/and hotels that aren’t in the city center/Westland’s at an extra cost(USD 20)

Pickup Locations & Times

We pick clients from hotels located within Nairobi and its environments

Traveller Ratings

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Important Information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Reviews(2)

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kambizm2025
December 7, 2025
Nakuro National park

Tour was great Driver and guide ,Francis , was kind, polite and great. The car was horrible.Old van , cold, noisy, uncomfortable .It was not proper for off road like trip.I told last night I need a more comfortable car but they ignored me.

Operator response

Hi, Thank you for sharing your feedback. We believe this review may have been posted on our page in error, as we don’t have any booking under your name and do not work with a guide named Francis. To keep our reviews accurate for future travelers, could you kindly remove this review and place it with the correct tour operator? We would really appreciate it. If you'd like help clarifying the booking details, feel free to contact us anytime. Thank you for your understanding!

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Tourist16776215541
November 15, 2025
Nakuru day trip – good views & chill vibes with friends

We went for a day trip to nakuru as a group of friends. the drive was smooth and the park felt calm. we saw rhinos from a distance and a bunch of zebras moving around the open area. flamingos on the lake were really nice to watch, the pink color looks different when you see it live. we also chose to do the boat ride at lake naivasha. that part was super relaxing… slow ride, fresh air, and hippos chilling in the water. everyone was taking small videos and pics. felt like a break from city noise. our guide explained things in a simple way and stopped whenever we wanted some extra photos. no rush, easy day, just enjoyable. if you are going with friends and want a light wildlife day trip, this one works well.

Operator response

Thank you so much for sharing your experience! We’re happy to hear that your day trip to Lake Nakuru and Lake Naivasha was such an enjoyable outing for you and your friends. It’s great that the drive was smooth and the park’s calm atmosphere allowed you to enjoy the wildlife — from rhinos and zebras in the open plains to the beautiful pink flamingos along the lake. We’re also glad you chose to add the Lake Naivasha boat ride. It truly is one of the most relaxing experiences — fresh air, gentle water, and hippos resting nearby. Perfect for capturing videos and photos, and even better for escaping the city noise. It’s wonderful to hear that your guide made the day easy and unhurried, stopping for all the photos and explaining things clearly. Thank you again for traveling with us. We’re delighted the trip offered the light, refreshing wildlife experience you were looking for, and we hope to welcome you and your friends again soon!

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