10 Lake Nakuru National Park Safaris Worth the Drive

1.Lakes Nakuru & Naivasha National Park Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 45 reviews · 10 - 12 hours · from $195Our pick

Leave Nairobi at 6:00 AM for Lake Nakuru’s rhino country and bird-filled shores, then continue to Lake Naivasha for an optional boat ride among hippos, eagles, and waterbirds. A private driver-guide such as Simon, Titus, Martin, John, or Steven can shape the day around wildlife sightings. Bring snacks, and check the boat option and park fee before booking.

“The guide was very good he put big efforts into the safari to make us enjoy the moments. We saw a lot of animals in Nakuru I recommend to go there. The boat tour in naivasha was also good to see eagles. Thank you to the guide 🙏🏼”

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2.Private 6-Days Tour Exploring in Amboseli & Nakuru National Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · from $2,100Top rated

Travel privately from Nairobi with a professional guide such as James, Lawrence, or Robinson, visiting Amboseli beneath Mount Kilimanjaro, rhino-filled Lake Nakuru, and the Maasai Mara. Expect long drives, flexible game-drive timing, lodge or camp stays, park fees, meals as listed, drinking water, and airport transfers.

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3.Nakuru National Park and Lake Naivasha Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 21 reviews · 11 hours · from $215

You leave Nairobi early with an English-speaking guide in a private safari van, stopping at the Great Rift Valley viewpoint before a game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park. After lunch at your own cost, continue to Lake Naivasha for a boat ride with bird watching, eagle feeding, and hippo viewing. Musa is one guide named in the booking feedback.

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4.A day tour; Lake Nakuru national park& L. Naivasha Boat ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 18 reviews · 10 hours · from $145Best value

Leave Nairobi early with an English-speaking driver-guide, stop at the Great Rift Valley viewpoint, then spend about three hours on a Lake Nakuru game drive. Continue to Lake Naivasha for lunch and an optional boat ride near Crescent Island, where you can see hippos, crocodiles, eagles, and water birds. Titus is one guide specifically praised for his friendly service.

“The Lake Nakuru and Naivasha tour was amazing. We saw lots of wildlife and made great use of our time. Our driver, Titus, was very friendly and always willing to help. It’s definitely worth it, and I would recommend it to everyone. Thank you!”

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5.Lakes Nakuru& Naivasha National Park Wildlife Highlights

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 10 reviews · 8 hours · from $180

Leave Nairobi at 6:00 AM for a guided game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park, then take an optional one-hour boat ride on Lake Naivasha for hippos, birds, and eagle feeding. English-speaking guides such as Anthony, George, and Patrick have received high praise. Park fees, lunch, and the boat ride cost extra.

“Dit was echt fantastisch, het is net alsof je in een natuurdocumentaire zit. George was ook een hele fijne gids en wist ons heel veel te vertellen. Zorg er wel voor dat je de entree voor het park van tevoren online boekt, dit scheelt veel geld! Er werd ons verteld dat dit niet kon maar dit is zeker wel mogelijk. Al met al een aanrader!!”

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6.Lake Nakuru National Park Full-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 8 hours · from $155

Travel from Nairobi with an English-speaking guide in a safari vehicle, stopping at the Great Rift Valley viewpoint before four hours of game viewing at Lake Nakuru. You may see black and white rhinos, lions, leopards, hippos, giraffes, zebras, and flamingos. Guide Manasseh is noted for his strong park knowledge.

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7.Day Trip to Lake Nakuru National Park from Nairobi

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 3 reviews · 1 day · from $175

Set out from Nairobi with a private guide for a full day at Lake Nakuru National Park. You’ll ride through the Great Rift Valley, search for rhinos, lions, giraffes, flamingos, and more, stop at Baboon Cliff, and enjoy a picnic lunch in the park. Stanley and his collaborator may lead the safari, with multilingual guiding available.

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8.Lake Nakuru National Park: Daytrip in a 4X4 Private Jeep

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 12 hours · from $195

You’ll leave Nairobi at 6:00 am in a private 4X4 Land Cruiser with an English-speaking guide, pause above the Great Rift Valley, then spend the day tracking rhinos, giraffes, lions, flamingos, and birds at Lake Nakuru. Edwin has earned praise for patient guiding, family-friendly pacing, and helping visitors get clear views of wildlife.

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9.Lake Nakuru National Park Day-Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 1 day · from $230

Leave Nairobi at 6:00 AM for Lake Nakuru National Park in a safari vehicle with a pop-up roof. Look for rhinos, lions, leopards, buffalo, birds, and flamingos with guide Linus, also listed as Lanus. Add a Lake Naivasha boat ride on the return, or reach Nairobi around 6:00 PM without it.

“Our excursion yesterday was excellent, and much of that is due to our guide Linus. His knowledge and enthusiasm made the tour very interesting. In addition, he was always attentive to the needs, making sure that we all enjoyed it to the fullest. Without a doubt, it was a very enriching experience. Highlight that your vehicle has wifi and that you recommended different local places to us.”

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10.Lake Nakuru Park and Lake Naivasha Boat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 12 hours - 1 day · from $153

Leave Nairobi early for Lake Nakuru National Park and a full game drive among Rothschild giraffes, black and white rhinos, antelope, birds, and possible lions. Stop at Baboon Cliff and the Rhino Sanctuary, then continue to Lake Naivasha for a one-hour boat ride and wildlife viewing. English, French, and Spanish guides are available.

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