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Full Day Lake Nakuru Park and optional boat ride on Lake Naivasha

4.7(95)1 hour
VIATOR4.7(27)TRIPADVISOR4.8(68)

Description

Enjoy this 11.5-hour tour of Lake Nakuru National Park, home to one of the most remarkable wild bird populations in all of Africa. Observe the wildlife on a game viewing drive, and be on the lookout for the park's amazing flamingos. Note that this park is a Natural RHINO sanctuary which is an endangered species and also one of the BIG FIVE animals. Enjoy an optional 1-hour boat ride on Lake Naivasha as well before being transported back to your Nairobi hotel.

Tour Options

With Park Fees
  • Pickup included
Full Day Lake Nakuru Park and optional boat ride on Lake Naivasha
  • Pickup included
Tour with Cruiser & Park fees
  • 4X4 Safari cruiser/ Jeep: This tour uses a 4x4 safari Land cruiser/ Jeep with a pop up roof for easy viewing. Lake Nakuru fees are included Pickup included

Itinerary

Admission not included420 min

After meeting your guide at your hotel or residence within Nairobi CBD at 6:00am, start your journey to Nakuru. While en route, stop at the Great Riff Valley view point where you will attain magnificent views of the escarpments. Arrive at Lake Nakuru by 9:00am, 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, then continue to enjoy additional game drives on the way out. Depart the park at approximately 3:00pm and head to Lake Naivasha for a 1-hour boat ride. While on the boat ride, enjoy bird watching, and hippo viewing. Once your boat ride comes to an end, return to the dock. Begin the drive to Nairobi for a 6:00pm arrival and get dropped off at your hotel or residence within Nairobi CBD

20 min

The Great Rift Valley is a series of contiguous geographic trenches, approximately 6,000 kilometres (3,700 mi) in total length, that runs from the Beqaa Valley in Lebanon in Asia to Mozambique in southeastern Africa.[1] While the name continues in some usages, it is rarely used in geology as it is considered an imprecise merging of separate though related rift and fault systems.

Admission not included60 min

Here we have an optional boat ride for hippo viewing and bird watching

15 min

These are waterfalls within the park that form part of the eco-system, The river feeds into the lake Naivasha. We will stop over here for photos.

Highlights

Private tour
Driver/guide
Pickup and drop-off to your hotel or residence within Nairobi
Live commentary on board

What's included

Included
Private tour
Driver/guide
Pickup and drop-off to your hotel or residence within Nairobi
Live commentary on board
Not included
Entrance fees (USD $60 per person) paid using Visa Card till 31st Dec 2023. $100 from 1st Jan 2024
Boat ride in Lake Naivasha (USD $ 25 per person)
Food and drinks
Gratuities
Pickup and drop off to the airport at 20 USD.

Pickup Locations & Times

Any hotel within the city Private Apartments and Villa Note: Airport pick up to your hotel you will be charge an extra USD 20 (pay on arrival)

Traveller Ratings

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Important Information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Please note that clients pay their own entrance at the gate using a VISA/AMEX or Mastercard. The rate is 60 USD per person

Reviews(95)

4.7
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