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Papa Africa Safaris

3-Day Lake Nakuru National Park Safari from Nairobi

Discover the spectacular landscapes and wildlife of Kenya’s Great Rift Valley on this 3-day Lake Nakuru safari from Nairobi. Designed for travelers who want more time to explore, this safari combines scenic drives, exciting game drives and comfortable accommodation at Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge.

Lake Nakuru National Park is particularly renowned for its White and Black Rhinos, diverse birdlife and beautiful lake scenery. During your game drives, you may also encounter lions, leopards, buffaloes, giraffes, waterbucks, hyenas, zebras, gazelles, baboons and other wildlife.

The lake has historically been famous for its flamingoes, although their numbers vary according to water levels, food availability and seasonal conditions.

Your safari includes multiple game drives, including a full day in the park with a packed lunch, giving you plenty of time to explore Lake Nakuru’s diverse habitats. The journey concludes in Nairobi with lunch at the famous Carnivore Restaurant before your transfer to your hotel or airport.

Safari Highlights

  • Scenic drive through the Great Rift Valley
  • Views of the Rift Valley escarpment
  • Multiple game drives in Lake Nakuru National Park
  • Full-day wildlife experience with packed lunch
  • Excellent opportunity to see White and Black Rhinos
  • Search for lions, leopards and buffaloes
  • See giraffes, waterbucks, hyenas and gazelles
  • Opportunity to spot flamingoes and other waterbirds
  • Diverse birdlife, including Egyptian Geese
  • Two nights at Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge
  • Lunch at Carnivore Restaurant in Nairobi
  • Nairobi hotel or airport drop-off

Detailed Safari

Day-by-Day Safari Itinerary

Day 1: Nairobi – Lake Nakuru

Pick up from your Nairobi hotel or Airport early in the morning depart Nairobi to Lake Nakuru. you will drive through escarpment to view the Great Rift Valley sceneries en-route. you will arrive Lake Nakuru with time for more game drive. later proceeding to your lodge for check in and have lunch, you check inn to Sarova lion hill lodge check. Later afternoon you go for game drive across the Pink Lake often referred so due to it’s Great masses of Flamingos not forgetting the famous white Rhino and black rhino found in this park other animals found in the park include, lion, leopard, flamingos, Egyptian geese, waterbuck, giraffe, hyena, buffalo, baboons, vervet monkeys, gazelles. Dinner and overnight at Sarova lion hill lodge.

Day 2 :Lake Nakuru

Early morning game drive game drive return back to lodge for breakfast. After breakfast Full day spend in the park with packed lunch in search of its popular residents the famous white Rhino and black rhino found in this park other animals found in the park include, lion, leopard, flamingos, Egyptian geese, waterbuck, giraffe, hyena, buffalo, baboons, vervet monkeys, later dinner and overnight at Sarova lion hill lodge.

Day 3: Lake Nakuru – Nairobi

Early morning game drive later you break for breakfast. .After breakfast leave Lake Nakuru for Nairobi with short game drive. you will arrive Nairobi around lunch time and proceed to Carnivore where you will your lunch. Later after lunch we will drop you at your respective hotel or Airport.

What is Included

  • Full board accommodation whilst on safari.
  • All meals and activities as stated in the itinerary
  • Accommodation in double/twin/triple room sharing.
  • All park entrance fees 
  • Game drives as detailed in the itinerary.
  •  Extensive Game drives
  • Game viewing in camps 4×4 vehicles and UHF radio.
  • Recommended Mineral Water while on safari

What is Excluded

  • Visa
  • Airport Taxes- client pay direct
  • Tips
  • Laundry

Departing From

Nairobi

Price On request

Safari Destinations

Lake Nakuru National Park