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Rift Valley lakes

Lake Nakuru & Naivasha Birding Safari

Two Rift Valley lakes within easy reach of Nairobi, with game drives, a boat safari and a guided walk among wildlife on foot.

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Duration4 days, 3 nights
DestinationKenya
Overview

About this trip

Two Rift Valley lakes within easy reach of Nairobi, with game drives, a boat safari and a guided walk among wildlife on foot.

Nakuru is fenced and holds both black and white rhino. Naivasha is freshwater, with hippo, fish eagles and the option to walk on Crescent Island.

Highlights
  • Black and white rhino at Lake Nakuru
  • Boat safari on Lake Naivasha among hippo and water birds
  • Walking among giraffe and zebra on Crescent Island
  • Over 400 bird species across both lakes
  • Rift Valley landscapes and photography
  • Optional cycling or horse riding
  • Flamingos on the lakes, numbers permitting
Itinerary

Day by day

  1. 1
    Day 1

    Nairobi to Lake Nakuru

    Depart Nairobi for Lake Nakuru National Park. Afternoon game drive looking for rhino and the wider wildlife of the park. Overnight at a lodge overlooking the lake.

  2. 2
    Day 2

    Nakuru to Naivasha

    Morning birdwatching and photography. After lunch, transfer to Lake Naivasha. Evening at leisure by the lakeshore.

  3. 3
    Day 3

    Lake Naivasha

    Boat ride on the lake to see hippo and water birds, followed by a guided walk on Crescent Island among giraffe and zebra. Optional cycling or horse riding.

  4. 4
    Day 4

    Return to Nairobi

    Return to Nairobi, with stops for views and local crafts along the way.

What is included

  • ✓Accommodation in lodges
  • ✓All meals
  • ✓Park fees
  • ✓Boat ride and guided walk
  • ✓Transfers

Not included

  • ×Drinks
  • ×Tips
  • ×Optional activities
Questions

Frequently asked

Are binoculars provided?
Bring your own if you can. It makes a real difference on a birding trip.
Can I swim in the lake?
No. Hippo are present and swimming is not safe.
Are there child-friendly activities?
Yes. The boat ride and the Crescent Island walk both work well for families.
What about the flamingos?
Numbers at Nakuru rise and fall with the water level and are no longer as reliable as they once were. Ask us what the current position is before you book, and we will tell you honestly.
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