Pack your travel bag, bring your camera and binoculars, and get ready for a journey to Kenya’s famous holiday destinations: Lake Nakuru and Lake Naivasha. This tour offers relaxation, adventure, and beautiful landscapes. Starting and ending in Nairobi, the trip takes you about 164 km northwest to these scenic locations.
Each destination provides a unique experience. Lake Nakuru, one of the Rift Valley lakes, is located south of Nakuru in Kenya’s Rift Valley region. It attracts large numbers of pink flamingos due to its high concentration of algae, making it a popular attraction.
Lake Naivasha, located in Nakuru County northwest of Nairobi, spans about 140 sq. km in the Great Rift Valley. Look out for pink flamingos, hippos, and buffaloes. Activities include game drives, photography, and bird watching. A friendly and knowledgeable guide will be with you throughout the 3-day tour.
Day 1: Nairobi to Lake Nakuru National Park (164 km) – Evening Game Drive
Upon arrival at the airport, a driver-guide will welcome you for an exciting visit to Lake Nakuru and Naivasha. You will receive a briefing about your stay in Kenya and its attractions, followed by a refreshing glass of juice to begin your adventure. Then, enjoy a 3-4 hour drive to Lake Nakuru National Park in northwestern Kenya.
The journey covers about 164 km, passing through busy towns and scenic landscapes. Upon arrival at the park, you will register and proceed to your lodge to refresh and have lunch. At 15:00, embark on a 2-3 hour game drive. Capture the stunning sunset, diverse birdlife, and wildlife on camera.
Look out for thousands of flamingos along the lakeshore, Rothschild giraffes, Cape buffaloes, hippos, olive baboons, waterbucks, colobus monkeys, and impalas. Return to the lodge at sunset for dinner and a peaceful rest.
Day 2: Lake Nakuru to Naivasha – Nature Walk on Crescent Island
After breakfast at the lodge, exit the park with a final game drive experience. The journey to Lake Naivasha takes about 2-3 hours via Patanga Kinyozi-Old Nairobi Road. Along the way, enjoy views of green plantations, the Great Rift Valley, and rural life.
Upon arrival, register at the park entrance, then have lunch. Later, take a guided nature walk on Crescent Island, a hidden gem in eastern Lake Naivasha. The island is home to elands, zebras, wildebeests, hippos, and birds such as fish eagles, lily-trotters, ospreys, pelicans, and red-billed fire finches. Established in 1988, Crescent Island provides a unique wildlife experience. At sunset, return to your lodge for dinner and a restful night.
Day 3: Departure – Morning Game Viewing
After breakfast at the lodge, enjoy an early morning game drive around the park. Expect to see gazelles, hippos, buffaloes, and giraffes.
Exit the park via the slopes of the Great Rift Valley and head back to Nairobi. Lunch will be served in the city, followed by a drop-off at the airport or your preferred destination.
