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Lake Nakuru landscape

Kenya safari destination

Lake Nakuru

Build Lake Nakuru into a route that fits your days, your starting point and the way you want to travel.

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Landscape
Lake
Routes available
18
Trip length
3–16 days
Common starts
Nairobi, Mombasa

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Why put Lake Nakuru on your route?

Our itinerary notes show what a day here can feel like, without separating the destination from the journey around it.

Lake Nakuru features on 18 FAD itineraries, ranging from 3 to 16 days. Compare the routes, see what our guides plan into a day here and choose the journey that fits your time.

Kenya All-Inclusive Safari | 8 Days Kenya Luxury Safari
Day 05 8 Days
Lake Nakuru day note Kenya All-Inclusive Safari | 8 Days Kenya Luxury Safari
Day 05 in Lake Nakuru 01 / 06

Kenya All-Inclusive Safari | 8 Days Kenya Luxury Safari

After breakfast set off for the incredibly beautiful and striking Rift Valley Lake Nakuru, famous for its abundance of flamingo, pelicans (depending on their migratory patterns) and both black and white rhino (3 hour drive). After lunch, you have an afternoon game drive to seek o...

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Africa Safari Tour kenya and Tanzania Safaris
Day 04 13 Days
Lake Nakuru day note Africa Safari Tour kenya and Tanzania Safaris
Day 04 in Lake Nakuru 02 / 06

Africa Safari Tour kenya and Tanzania Safaris

After breakfast, proceed to the Lake Nakuru National Park Take an afternoon bird and game viewing drive before returning to the lodge in time for maybe a swim, optional cocktail and dinner. Entitled 'the greatest bird spectacle on earth' thanks to the millions of fuchsia-pink fla...

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9-Days Kenya Safari from London | Best Tours and Prices
Day 06 9 Days
Lake Nakuru day note 9-Days Kenya Safari from London | Best Tours and Prices
Day 06 in Lake Nakuru 03 / 06

9-Days Kenya Safari from London | Best Tours and Prices

Return to Outspan Country Club for breakfast. After breakfast set off for the incredibly beautiful and striking Rift Valley, famous for its abundance of flamingo, pelicans and both black and white rhino (3 hour drive). After lunch, you have an afternoon game drive to seek out tho...

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10-Day Kenya and Tanzania Safari Combined Package
Day 01 10 Days
Lake Nakuru day note 10-Day Kenya and Tanzania Safari Combined Package
Day 01 in Lake Nakuru 04 / 06

10-Day Kenya and Tanzania Safari Combined Package

0730hrs: Pick up from your Nairobi hotel or Nairobi airport Proceed to the lake Nakuru national park. An easy relaxed sightseeing drive takes you via the great Rift valley escarpment You shall make some stops to marvel at the escarpment Along the route you shall catch glimpses of...

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Kenya Wildlife Safari | 8-Days In Nairobi\'s Top Parks
Day 05 8 Days
Lake Nakuru day note Kenya Wildlife Safari | 8-Days In Nairobi\'s Top Parks
Day 05 in Lake Nakuru 05 / 06

Kenya Wildlife Safari | 8-Days In Nairobi\'s Top Parks

During the morning of day 5 climb aboard a boat trip on Lake Naivasha, then on your return we leave for Lake Nakuru Lodge for a game drive and lunch. Lake Nakuru National Park is an area famous for its vast flocks of flamingo (depending on their migratory patterns), as well as bl...

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8-Days 7-Nights Affordable Kenya Adventure Safari
Day 04 8 Days
Lake Nakuru day note 8-Days 7-Nights Affordable Kenya Adventure Safari
Day 04 in Lake Nakuru 06 / 06

8-Days 7-Nights Affordable Kenya Adventure Safari

Turning south this morning, we drive next towards the waters of Lake Nakuru, lying amongst the breathtaking spectacle of the eastern Rift Valley. This shallow alkaline lake is famed for its prolific birdlife, regularly attracting millions of pink flamingos that turn its waters in...

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Safaris through Lake Nakuru

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Where you can stay

Your final quote depends on season, group size and the lodge level you choose. These are places our itineraries already use.

Places we use

Trusted bases our team can include when building your route.

  1. 01

    Flamingo Hill Camp

    is situated within the famous Lake Nakuru National Park, which lies within the Great Rift Valley of Kenya.

  2. 02

    Lake Nakuru Lodge

    is situated in the southeast ecological niche of the Lake Nakuru National. The Lake Nakuru Lodge provides quality and service and a perfect relaxation geta...

  3. 03

    Lake Nakuru National Park

    is situated approximately 164 kilometers from Nairobi in the Great Rift Valley, in Kenya, near Nakuru town. Lake Nakuru is a world class bird watching safa...

  4. 04

    Sarova Lion Hill Lodge

    is situated in the heart of Kenya's Rift Valley, nestling on the banks of the famous soda Lake Nakuru. The Sarova Lion Hill Lodge has 67 chalets on the gro...

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When to go to Lake Nakuru

Our safari year runs in three seasons. They change the price, the crowds and what the plains look like, so the month you choose shapes the trip as much as the route does.

Country
Kenya
Time here
3 to 16 days
Routes
18
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  • PeakJul to Oct
  • HighNov to Mar
  • LowApr to Jun
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  2. Feb High
  3. Mar High
  4. Apr Low
  5. May Low
  6. Jun Low
  7. Jul Peak
  8. Aug Peak
  9. Sep Peak Now
  10. Oct Peak
  11. Nov High
  12. Dec High
  • Jul to Oct Wildebeest migration in the Masai Mara
  • Apr to May Long rains: green parks, quiet roads

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