Lake Nakuru National Park daytrip

This is a full safari experience squeezed to fit in one day. The destination is close enough to Nairobi, the capital city, yet far enough to afford you a full wilderness safari experience. You will travel through beautiful landscapes as you catch glimpses of countryside village life in Kenya.

1. 1

   Stop 1

   30 min

   A panoramic view of the Great Rift Valley while on top of the escarpment on the way to the lake. This is a great photographic opportunity.

2. 2

   Lake Nakuru National Park

   6 hours

   Located at an altitude of 4,000-5,767 feet above sea level, this wildlife park covers 188 square km of land of great ecological diversity - from lake water, woodland, bush grassland, to rocky ridges. The park is home to not just the lesser flamingo but over 400 species of birds and one of the few places to see the endangered white rhino. Other wildlife at the park includes lions, leopards, zebra, gazelles, eland, giraffe and the hyrax.

3. 3

   Lake Naivasha

   Pass by

   You will catch a glimpse of this lake at a distance as you drive down the escarpment.

4. 4

   Mount Longonot National Park

   Pass by

   You will see this extinct volcanic mountain sitting on the floor of the Great Rift Valley as you descend the escarpment.

5. 5

   Mai Mahiu Catholic Church

   5 min

   This is the smallest chapel in Africa which was built by the Italian prisoners of World War Two in 1942.

• Service animals allowed
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.