1-Day Explore Lake Nakuru National Park

Day 1: Explore Lake Nakuru National Park

06:00 AM – Pick-up from Nairobi Hotel or Airport
Your adventure begins with an early morning pick-up from your hotel or the airport in Nairobi. Enjoy a scenic 2.5 to 3-hour drive through the Great Rift Valley, with a brief stop at a viewpoint to take in the stunning escarpment and landscape.

09:00 AM – Arrive at Lake Nakuru National Park
Enter Lake Nakuru National Park, one of Kenya’s most beautiful and compact parks. Begin your morning game drive, exploring the vast plains, forests, and lake shores. Keep your eyes peeled for white and black rhinos, buffalos, lions, giraffes, zebras, and elusive leopards. The park is also a haven for birdwatchers, with over 400 bird species, including flamingos, pelicans, African fish eagles, and herons.

12:30 PM – Lunch at a Lodge Inside or Near the Park
Take a break and enjoy a delicious buffet lunch at a lodge overlooking the park or lake. Relax and soak in the views while enjoying freshly prepared local and international dishes.

02:00 PM – Afternoon Game Drive & Scenic Exploration
Continue with your afternoon game drive, visiting key spots such as Baboon Cliff, which offers panoramic views of Lake Nakuru and its surroundings. Explore the Makalia Waterfalls, and drive through the acacia woodlands, where you may spot troops of baboons and various antelope species.

03:30 PM – Exit the Park and Drive Back to Nairobi
After a fulfilling day in the wild, start your journey back to Nairobi, with optional stops for refreshments or souvenirs along the way.

06:30 PM – Drop-off at Hotel or Airport
Arrive back in Nairobi in the early evening and be dropped off at your hotel or the airport, marking the end of your exciting one-day Lake Nakuru safari.