Lake Nakuru National park day trip
ID: GYG767775-1234762
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Country: Ecuador
Duration:
08:00 hours
Description
A day trip to Lake Nakuru National Park in Kenya offers a rich and diverse experience, showcasing some of Africa's most iconic wildlife and stunning landscapes.
Early Morning Departure
Pickup: Most day trips start early in the morning, with a pickup from your hotel in Nairobi or nearby areas around 6:00 AM.
Drive to Nakuru: The drive to Lake Nakuru National Park takes approximately 2.5 to 3 hours, covering about 160 kilometers. You'll travel along the scenic Great Rift Valley, often stopping at viewpoints to enjoy panoramic vistas and take photographs.
Arrival at the Park
Entrance: Upon arrival at the park's gate, you'll pay the entrance fee and receive a briefing about the park's rules and regulations.
Game Drive: Begin your game drive immediately, exploring the park's diverse ecosystems, including acacia forests, grasslands, and rocky cliffs.
Wildlife Viewing
Bird Watching: Lake Nakuru is famous for its vast flocks of flamingos that often line the shores, creating a stunning pink fringe. The park is also home to over 450 bird species, making it a bird watcher's paradise.
Big Game: The park is renowned for its population of both black and white rhinos, offering excellent opportunities to see these magnificent creatures up close. You might also encounter lions, leopards, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, and various antelope species.
later drive back to Nairobi to arrive in early evening, drop off either at your hotel or Airport
Highlights
- Explore Nakuru in 1 day
- Flamingoes at the lake
- Home of White Rhinos
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
This trip can be booked any day of the week.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.