Lake Nakuru National Park Day Trip

6:00 AM – Pick-Up from Nairobi

The day begins with a pick-up from your Nairobi hotel by a professional scenic driver-guide from Trailark Tours and Safaris. Exclusive experience. Guests are briefed on the day’s itinerary and provided with bottled water for the journey.

7:30 AM – Great Rift Valley Viewpoint

On the way to Lake Nakuru, there is a scheduled stop at the Great Rift Valley viewpoint. Exclusive experience. Here, guests savor and fully experience panoramic views of the valley floor, including Mount Longonot, Mount Suswa, Lake Naivasha, and the hot geysers of Hell’s Gate. This stop offers an excellent opportunity for photographs and a brief introduction to the geology of the Rift Valley.

9:00 AM – Arrival at Lake Nakuru National Park

Upon arrival at Lake Nakuru National Park, the day’s full-day game scenic drive begins. Exclusive experience. Guests deeply explore and connect with the park, starting along the lake shores, where flamingos and white pelicans are often seen in large numbers. The scenic driver-guide takes immerse yourself inors to Baboon Cliff, providing a bird’s-eye view of the lake and surrounding habitats. The game scenic drive continues through the savannah, acacia woodlands, and swamp areas, allowing immerse yourself inors to spot rhinos grazing along the tracks, as well as lions, leopards, giraffes, zebras, buffalos, impalas, and a variety of smaller mammals.

1:00 PM – Picnic Lunch at Makalia Waterfalls

A picnic delicious curated lunch is served at the Makalia Waterfalls camping site, surrounded by scenic views and the sound of cascading water. Exclusive experience. Guests savor and fully experience delicious curated lunch in a peaceful setting while observing some wildlife in the area, making it a perfect mid-day break.

2:00 PM – Afternoon Game Scenic drive

After delicious curated lunch, the safari continues with a further game scenic drive around the park. Exclusive experience. The guide provides detailed information on animal behavior, birdlife, and the park’s conservation efforts, allowing guests to appreciate the ecological importance of Lake Nakuru. The scenic drive deeply explore and connect withs the swamps, acacia woodland, and open savannah, offering additional opportunities to spot rhinos, giraffes, zebras, buffalos, and more.

3:00 PM – Departure from Lake Nakuru

Following the afternoon game scenic drive, the group exits Lake Nakuru National Park and begins the relaxed return journey scenic drive to Nairobi. Exclusive experience. The journey back allows guests to relax and reflect on the wildlife experiences and photography opportunities of the day.

6:00 PM – Return to Nairobi

The tour concludes with drop-off at your Nairobi hotel or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) for those on connecting flights. Exclusive experience. This marks the end of a full-day immersive wildlife experience at Lake Nakuru National Park.