2-Day Safari to Lake Nakuru National Park and Lake Naivasha from Nairobi

This 2-Day safari to Lake Nakuru National Park and Lake Naivasha from Nairobi is a great opportunity for you to burst your stress. Then this safari is a wonderful way for you to enjoy the serenity of the Rift valley floor and all that is happening and the wonderful trip safari present at the destination. On this wonderful safari, Lake Nakuru National Park is the wonderful destination for you to engage and have the best possible time. Lake Nakuru is found on the floor of the rift valley with the shimmering waters of the soda ash, its size being approximately 5 to 30 square kilometers. The lake is known for having wonderful flamingo birds. Flamingo birds can be easily seen on the lake, and these are not only the bird species found on the lake; there are over 450 bird species. The Lake Nakuru National Park was the first park to have a rhino sanctuary, and it was established after it was noticed that the rhinos were endangered. There are several rhinos in the park, and more than 56 species of mammals are recorded within the park, and this is coupled with excellent diversity with several insects, reptiles, and birds, and all of these make it excellent for you to visit the park.

On the other hand, Lake Naivasha is the second freshwater lake in Kenya after Lake Victoria, and it is also found within the Kenyan rift valley with more than 139 square kilometers. Lake Naivasha is home to a diverse range of animal species, including hippos, birds, reptiles, amphibians, insects, and fish. Many terrestrial animals graze and drink from it, and the surrounding countryside is dominated by blossoming flower plantations, the most significant agricultural product in the lake’s area.

What to count on for your 2-Day safari to Lake Nakuru National Park and Lake Naivasha from Nairobi

• An experiential road trip
• Game viewing in Lake Nakuru
• A boat ride on Lake Naivasha

Day 1: Depart from Nairobi, transfer to Lake Nakuru National Park, and go on a game drive.

You will be joined by our safari guide, who will pick you up from the hotel in a comfortable safari vehicle after you have finished your morning breakfast. After travelling for about 150 kilometers, you will now embark on the 150-kilometer journey before you reach Lake Nakuru National Park. Lake Nakuru National Park is famous for flamingo birds, greater and lesser flamingo birds. Because of these birds on Lake Nakuru, you will view the pinkish water because of the flamingoes, and this is so wonderful that such views can never be compared to any other in the world. Visitors will encounter a lot of wildlife during the game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park, and this will include the following: ater bucks, Rothschild’s giraffe, the golden cat, clobus monkeys, the golden cat, waterback, hippoes, and sometimes, if you are lucky, you will see the leopard that can be seen moving in and around the park. The lake is surrounded by wooded and bushy grasslands, which are a marvel of the grey-green Euphorbia Candelabrum forest and provide a haven for some of the world’s most endangered animals, such as the white and black rhinos.

After the game drive, you will have lunch amidst the wildlife in the park and continue visiting the rhino sanctuary, and then drive to Lake Naivasha where you will have dinner and overnight stay.

Lodging: The Nestboutique Hotel

Meal plan: breakfast, lunch, and dinner 

Day 2: Lake Naivasha boat ride –game drive and then walking and cycling in Hells Gate National Park. Return to Nairobi.

In the morning, you will wake up listening to the songs of different bird species. Have your breakfast prepared by your hotel and drive to the lake shores to see various species close up from different angles. You will see a lot of bird species and animal species as they are seen enchanting and drinking water. The vegetation is fantastic with the green colored plants and the blooming flowers providing good grounds for photos. After the one-hour boat cruise, you will embark on the crescent island for the nature walks, where you will be able to see zebras, buffaloes, giraffes, and some primate species in their natural habitat. Yes, after you head to the Hells Gate National Park, where you will go for the cycling excursions, adore the biodiversity of the park since it is one of the World Heritage Sites that Kenya has, protecting a lot of creatures of national importance. The fantastic views will make you uncomfortable in your seat with the stunning picture fare of the gorges within the National Park.

After you have finished cycling, you will drive back to Nairobi at your hotel, and this marks the end of your 2-Day safari to Lake Nakuru National Park and Lake Naivasha from Nairobi

If you have extra time in Kenya, you can book 2-Day safari to Hell’s Gate National Park and Lake Naivasha in Kenya to enjoy more exciting adventure experiences in the wilderness.

What is included in our 2-Day Lake Nakuru National Park and Lake Naivasha Safari?

• Entrance fees to parks
• A game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park
• Accommodation facilities
• A boat ride on Lake Naivasha
• Cycling fees
• Sanitizers and free masks

The safari cost excludes

• Tipping
• Cost of the visa
• International flights
• Laundry
• Extra activities not mentioned within the itinerary