Lake Nakuru & Naivasha

These two famous lakes in the Rift Valley are some of the oldest, largest and deepest lakes in the world.

Lake Nakuru & Lake Naivasha National Park

A drive through Lake Nakuru National Park makes the hearts of all safari enthusiasts beat faster; over 50 species of mammals such as hippos, buffalo, lions and waterbucks roam the area, but endangered species such as white rhinos and Rothschild's giraffe are also frequently spotted.

Birdwatchers in particular get their money's worth here with 450 different bird species. At times, the shores of Lake Nakuru are populated by millions of flamingos, which find plenty of food in the mineral-rich water. This spectacle is best observed from the Baboon Cliff viewpoint.

 

How to get there

The 160km drive from Nairobi to the entrance gate makes this your good option. From the lakes, you can also easily visit Aberdare National Park. Lake Nakuru National Park airstrip is in the south of the park for visitors arriving by plane.

Lake Naivasha is the largest freshwater lake in Kenya on the East African Rift Valley.

The area surrounding Lake Naivasha in southwestern Kenya, which is forested with yellow-barked acacia, is considered by ornithologists worldwide to be an outstanding area with over 400 bird species. However, other animals and especially colobus monkeys also love these forests. Buffalo roam the swamps, hippos snooze in the shade, and giraffes roam the landscape for food.

The size of Lake Naivasha is heavily dependent on rainfall; the surface area can cover up to 139 km², and the surrounding marshland another 64 km². In the 1890s, the lake dried up almost completely. It lies at an altitude of over 1,880 m, with the most profound points at 30 meters at Cresent Island, a peninsula that is home to a private nature reserve.

Our best itineraries for your safari in Lake Nakuru & Naivasha

Basic

  • Day 1: Nairobi to Lake Naivasha

    8:30 AM pick up from Nairobi drive to Lake Naivasha National Park. Enjoying game drive en route to your lodge for lunch. Second game drive in the afternoon. Dinner and overnight stay inside the park

    Day 2: Lake Naivasha to Nairobi

    6:00 AM early morning game before breakfast. After breakfast drive with game drive en-route to exit the park and drive back to Nairobi in time for lunch.

  • Depending on the season and how many guests share a 4x4. The 1.5 days safari to Lake Naivasha with overnight stay is between 520€ to 830€ per person sharing.

Intermediate

  • Day 1: Nairobi to Lake Naivasha

    8:30 AM pick up from Nairobi and drive to Lake Naivasha National Park. Enjoying game drive en route your camp. Lunch in Ashnil Aruba Camp. Second game drive in the afternoon. Dinner and overnight inside the park.

    Day 2: Lake Naivasha to Lake Nakuru

    6:00 AM early morning game drive followed by breakfast. After breakfast drive to Lake Nakuru National Park with game drive en-route. Arrival at your lodge in time for lunch. After lunch, enjoy afternoon game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park. Dinner & overnight stay inside the park.

    Day 4: Lake Nakuru to Nairobi

    6:00 AM early morning game drive before breakfast. After breakfast game drive en-route to exit the park and drive back to Nairobi in time for lunch.

  • Depending on the season and how many guests share a 4x4. The 2.5 days safari to Lake Naivasha with overnight stay is between 920€ to 1420€ per person sharing.

Advanced

  • Day 1: Nairobi to Lake Naivasha

    8:30 AM pick up from Nairobi and drive to Lake Naivasha National Park. Enjoying game drive en route to your camp for lunch. Second game drive in the afternoon. Dinner and overnight inside the park.

    Day 2: Lake Naivasha

    6:30 AM Breakfast followed by morning game drive before lunch. Lunch at the lodge. After lunch another afternoon game drive. Dinner & overnight stay in the park.

    Day 3: Lake Naivasha to Lake Nakuru

    6:00 AM early morning game drive followed by breakfast. After breakfast drive to Lake Nakuru National Park with game drive en-route. Arrival at your lodge in time for lunch. After lunch, enjoy afternoon game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park. Dinner & overnight stay inside the park.

    Day4: Lake Naivasha to Nairobi

    6:00 AM early morning game drive before breakfast. After breakfast game drive en-route to exit the park and drive back to Nairobi in time for lunch.

  • Depending on the season and how many guests share a 4x4. The 3.5 days safari with overnight stay is between 1250€ to 1830€ per person sharing.