Lake Nakuru National Park has become one of Kenya's most popular parks for annual visitor visits because of the park's amazing characteristics and abundance of birds. When visiting Lake Nakuru Park, tourists can engage in a variety of activities like bird watching, game viewing, camping, and picnics on the park's stunning granite overlooks.
The incredibly rare and endangered Rothschild giraffes were introduced to Lake Nakuru National area in 1977 from western Kenya in order to provide conservation and protection, earning the area the distinction of being home to these magnificent creatures. The park was also named Kenya's first government-designated rhino sanctuary. 

Following are some of the activities travelers can partake in while on safari at this location:

  • Game drive

There a few methods to explore the national park of Lake Nakuru. These drives offer up-close encounters with many animal species, including giraffes, hippos, impalas, waterbucks, white rhinos, leopards, and lions. The fact that these wildlife drives happen at various times of the day means that safaris at this location offer something special.   

  • Bird's watching

This is yet another fascinating activity that takes place in the national park of Lake Nakuru. This is a result of the diverse bird species that may be observed at the various locations across the national park for birdwatching.

  • Hiking

Another activity that visitors can enjoy at Lake Nakuru National Park is hiking, which they do while visiting viewpoints around the national park.

DEPARTURE/RETURN LOCATION Nairobi
DEPARTURE TIME Please Arrive at the Departure Location before 06:00/HRS

Day 1: Nairobi to Nakuru

Morning:

  • Early Departure: Leave Nairobi early in the morning (around 6:00 AM) for a scenic drive to Nakuru, which takes approximately 2-3 hours.
  • Great Rift Valley Viewpoint: Stop briefly at this viewpoint for panoramic views and photo opportunities.

Midday:

  • Arrive in Nakuru: Check into your accommodation and refresh.
  • Lunch: Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant or at your lodge.

Afternoon:

  • Lake Nakuru National Park: Head to the park for an afternoon game drive. Look for flamingos, rhinos, lions, and other wildlife. 
  • Visit Baboon Cliff: Stop at this viewpoint for stunning views of Lake Nakuru.

Evening:

  • Sunset Game Drive: Continue exploring the park as the sun sets, offering beautiful colors over the landscape.
  • Dinner: Return to your lodge or hotel for dinner and relax for the night.

 Day 2: Adventure and Return to Nairobi

Morning:

- Early Morning Game Drive: Start your day early with a morning game drive to spot early risers.

- Breakfast: Return to your accommodation for breakfast.

Midday:

  • Optional Activity: After breakfast, consider visiting a local community or taking a short hike in the nearby Menengai Crater for stunning views.
  • Lunch: Have lunch nearby or return to your lodge.

Afternoon:

  • Departure for Nairobi: Begin your journey back to Nairobi in the early afternoon to avoid heavy traffic.

Evening:

  •  Arrive in Nairobi: Aim to get back by late afternoon or early evening.
  • Dinner: Optionally enjoy dinner at a restaurant in Nairobi to wrap up your trip.


Lake Nakuru National park

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