1 Day Safari on Lake Bogoria National Reserve

1 Day Safari on Lake Bogoria National Reserve is one of the interesting day trips that are taken from Nairobi capital city of Kenya, to have the full adventure of seeing the flamingoes and the hot springs that are situated on the north-western side of the nation’s largest lake. Visitors interested in our 1 Day Lake Bogoria Safari can do this any time of the day. Just contact us at African Adventure Vacations for this wonderful trip. Its unique strength is that it has got the uncommon Grater Kudu in addition to other exciting mammals, which include buffaloes, cheetahs, impala, dik-dik, caracal, spotted hyenas, warthogs, and baboons, among others.

The presence of blue algae on the lake, which in turn turns out to be an important food source for the flamingo birds, On Lake Bogoria, close to two million flamingoes can be seen feeding on the algae. Flamingos are preyed upon by raptors such as tawny eagles. A total of 135 bird species have been identified. Little grebes, swifts, gabar goshawks, yellow-billed storks, little bee-eaters, great tits, starlings, cape wigeons, African spoonbills, augur buzzards, water dikkops, hornbills, and crombecs are among them.

The volcanic region of Lake Bogoria was formed as a result of the volcanic activity on the southern side of Lake Baringo, close to the equator. Other lakes in the rift valley include Lake Bogoria, Lake Elementaita, Lake Nakuru, Lake Magadi, and Lake Logipi, all with huge populations of lesser flamingos. The lake is the Ramsersite and it was declared a national reserve in 1973. It is shallow, at just 10 meters deep, and it is about 34 kilometers long.

During our 1 Day Safari on Lake Bogoria National Reserve, you will spot animals such as caracals, baboons, buffaloes, impala, zebras, rare greater spotted hyenas, among other animals.

Detailed Itinerary

Early in the morning, you will be picked up by the Africa Adventure Vacations Safari Guides from your hotel in Nairobi and driven to Lake Bogoria national reserve. The trip will start at 5 in the morning. You will arrive in Nakuru at 7:30 pm and continue to Lake Bogoria. You will have breakfast at Nakuru before continuing to Bogoria National Reserve. At around 100 am, you will arrive at Lake Bogoria and start with the wild life sightings along the shores of the lake, including the stunning sightings of the flamingo birds, the springing hot water geysers and the hot springs.

You will have a picnic lunch break at the shores of Lake Bogoria while you enjoy the breath-taking views of the Siracho escarpments which lie to the east of the lake. After lunch, together with your driver guide, you will drive through the Lake Bogoria National Reserve for the final wildlife sightings as you exit the reserve.

After that, you will return to Nairobi and your 1-Day Lake Bogoria Safari will come to an end.

When can I best visit Bogori National Reserve Kenya?

The reserve can be visited all year round, with all good conditions favorable for wildlife sightings and tours. The environment of Lake Bogoria National Reserve enriches your experience with temperate temperatures and seasonal rains, allowing you to explore the Kenyan geological bush all year. The dry and wet seasons are largely the same as they are in other parts of Kenya.

Despite these good weather conditions, the reserve does experience an unusual weather pattern of extended showers in July and August on occasion. From July through October, the lengthy cool-dry season is in effect, and we believe this is the finest time to come. Because the amount of drinking water accessible to wildlife has decreased as a result of the decreasing rainfall, animals tend to concentrate around the permanent water holes within the reserve.

Therefore, one can say that the best time to visit the Bogoria National Reserve is during the dry season when the entrance of excited families coincides with summer school holidays, resulting in a rise in visitor numbers. If you visit Lake Bogoria during this season, keep in mind that the higher altitudes around the reserve have colder temperatures. As a result, we recommend bringing a warm jacket or fleece with you on any hikes that take you to substantially higher elevations.

The rainy periods are short spells in November and December, and this starts at the end of October, when this short rain with the moisture from heavy showers evaporates fast in tropical Kenya. Because the roads and walking paths are still open, your activities should be unaffected by the rain.