3-Day Naivasha & Nakuru Magical Safari

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Nairobi to Naivasha

07:00 – Depart Nairobi via the Great Rift Valley escarpment, pausing for scenic photo stops of sweeping valleys and volcanic ridges.

09:30 – Arrive at Naivasha lodge/camp, check in and relax in the tranquil gardens or by the lakefront.

12:30 – Lunch at the lodge with sweeping lake views, accompanied by the calls of fish eagles overhead.

14:00–16:30 – Afternoon boat ride on Lake Naivasha, gliding past hippos, spotting kingfishers and fish eagles, then disembark for a guided walk on Crescent Island among giraffes, zebra and antelopes roaming freely.

17:00 – Return to lodge for leisure: swim, stroll the grounds, or simply enjoy the sunset glow over the lake.

19:00 – Dinner and overnight stay, with the evening serenaded by Naivasha’s nocturnal sounds.

Main Destination:

Lake Naivasha (Naivasha)

Accommodation:

Lake Naivasha Sopa Resort

• Mid-range hotel located at Lake Naivasha (Naivasha)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Naivasha to Lake Nakuru

07:00 – Breakfast at the lodge, then depart for Nakuru (approx. 2 hrs) with scenic views of the Rift Valley escarpment and farmlands along the way.

09:00 – Enter Lake Nakuru National Park. Morning game drive across the lake shore and savannah plains, spotting rhinos grazing, lions resting under acacias, giraffes browsing and flamingos painting the shoreline pink.

13:00 – Lunch at lodge inside/near the park, with time to relax before the afternoon drive.

15:00–17:30 – Afternoon game drive through acacia woodlands, searching for leopards and large buffalo herds. Visit Baboon Cliff viewpoint for panoramic views of the lake and surrounding hills.

19:30 – Dinner and overnight stay at Nakuru lodge/camp, with the evening spent unwinding under the starry Rift Valley skies.

Main Destination:

Lake Nakuru National Park

Best Time To Visit June to February (Best for wildlife viewing; little rain)

High Season July to February (The park gets very busy)

Best Weather June to February (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Lake Nakuru NP

GiraffeCommon

White RhinoCommon

BuffaloCommon

ZebraCommon

HippoCommon

Black RhinoOccasional

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LionOccasional

LeopardOccasional

HyenaOccasional

ElephantNone

CheetahNone

WildebeestNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located inside Lake Nakuru NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Nakuru to Nairobi

06:30–08:00 – Early morning game drive through the park’s savannah and lake shores, catching the golden light as rhinos graze, buffalos move in herds, and birdlife stirs with the dawn chorus.

08:30 – Return to lodge for breakfast, enjoying the calm Rift Valley views before departure.

09:30 – Depart Nakuru, driving past farmlands, escarpments, and bustling roadside towns along the highway.

12:30 – Arrive in Nairobi, drop‑off at hotel/residence, closing the safari with vivid memories of flamingos, rhinos and the dramatic Rift Valley landscapes.

Main Destination:

Nairobi (City)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.