Discover one of the best places for a day tour from Nairobi at the Lake Nakuru national park. See the Pink Lake, which is named after the thousands of birds that make their home there. Keep your eyes peeled for lions, buffaloes, and black and white rhino
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- COVID-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 8 hours
- Starting times 5:00 AM, 6:00 AM, 7:00 AM
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- English, German, French
- Optional audio guide
- English, German, French
- Pickup included
- Your hotel in Nairobi
- Wheelchair accessible
- Private group
Experience
Highlights
- Enjoy an early morning game drive in an open-roofed vehicle
- See the spectacular sight of millions of flamingos at Pink Lake
- Keep your eyes peeked for rhinos, lions, leopards, giraffe, and more
- Visit the great Rift Valley point for stunning photo opportunities
Full description
Enjoy a complimentary hotel pick-up from your centrally located hotel in Nairobi or Naivasha town. Meet your professional driver who will introduce himself in a friendly manner and offer you a brief introduction to the trip ahead. Climb into a luxurious open-roofed van and set off for the Lake Nakuru National Park Stop at the Great Rift Valley viewpoint for panoramic views and the chance to take photos.
After a 3-hour drive, arrive at the National Park and begin your game drive. Discover The Pink Lake, which is world-famous as the location of the greatest bird spectacle on earth - myriads of fuchsia pink flamingos whose numbers are legion, often more than a million - or even two million. Learn about how the spectacular birds feed on the abundant algae, which thrives in the warm waters.
Continue your exploration of the park which now is home to more than 25 eastern black rhinoceros, one of the largest concentrations in the country, plus around 70 endemic southern white rhinos. There are also a number of Rothschild's giraffe, again relocated for safety from western Kenya beginning in 1977. Waterbuck are very common and both the Kenyan species are found here. Keep your eyes peeled for predators such as Masai lions, cheetahs, and leopards, the latter being seen much more frequently in recent times. The park also has large pythons that inhabit the dense woodlands, and can often be seen crossing the roads or dangling from trees. Stop for lunch at a camp or a hotel suggested by the driver. Later, you will continue with game drives and leave the park for Nairobi arriving at around 7:00 PM.
Includes
- Park entrance fees
- Game drive
- English-speaking guide
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Lunch
- Gratuities
COVID-19 precautions
Customers must book this activity online because the ticket office is closed
Safety measures in place
- All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
- Customers must keep distance in vehicles
- The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
Traveler requirements
- Customers must bring their own headphones
- Customers are required to bring and wear masks
- Customers will get a mandatory temperature check
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What to bring
- Passport or ID card
- Sunglasses
- Sun hat
- Camera
Not allowed
- Luggage or large bags