2-Day Lake Nakuru & Lake Naivasha Safari from Nairobi
Discover two of Kenya's most beautiful Great Rift Valley destinations on a 2-Day Lake Nakuru & Lake Naivasha Safari from Nairobi. This short safari combines classic wildlife viewing at Lake Nakuru National Park with a relaxing lakeside experience at Lake Naivasha, making it ideal for travelers who want to explore Kenya's wildlife and landscapes within a limited timeframe.
Your adventure begins in Nairobi with a scenic drive through the Great Rift Valley towards Lake Nakuru National Park. The park is famous for its black and white rhinos, Rothschild's giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, and diverse birdlife. Enjoy a guided game drive through its woodland, grassland, and lakeshore habitats while searching for wildlife. Flamingos may also be seen when lake conditions are suitable.
Continue to Lake Naivasha, a freshwater lake surrounded by beautiful scenery and acacia woodland. The lake is known for its hippos and abundant birdlife. Enjoy a boat excursion across the lake, offering opportunities to observe hippos in the water and spot fish eagles, pelicans, and other waterbirds.
Spend the night at a selected lodge or tented camp near Lake Naivasha before returning to Nairobi on the second day. This 2-Day Lake Nakuru & Lake Naivasha Safari from Nairobi offers a rewarding combination of wildlife encounters, birdwatching, scenic drives, and lake experiences.
Who This Safari Is Ideal For
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First-time visitors to Kenya seeking a short wildlife safari.
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Couples looking for a scenic getaway from Nairobi.
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Families interested in wildlife and nature experiences.
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Birdwatchers and nature enthusiasts.
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Travelers interested in rhino conservation.
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Visitors with limited time who want to explore two destinations.
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Photographers looking for wildlife and Great Rift Valley landscapes.
Why This Safari Is Best
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Two destinations in two days: Experience Lake Nakuru and Lake Naivasha in one convenient itinerary.
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Rhino encounters: Explore Lake Nakuru, one of Kenya's important black and white rhino sanctuaries.
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Lake adventure: Enjoy a boat excursion on Lake Naivasha.
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Birdwatching opportunities: Look for fish eagles, pelicans, flamingos when present, and other bird species.
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Scenic road journey: Enjoy beautiful views of the Great Rift Valley.
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Private safari experience: Travel with your own safari vehicle and professional driver-guide.
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Convenient Nairobi departure: Start and finish your safari in Nairobi.
Tour Highlights
Explore a wildlife sanctuary famous for rhinos, giraffes, and diverse birdlife.
Look for these endangered giraffes across the park's woodland and grassland habitats.
Cruise across the freshwater lake in search of hippos and waterbirds.
Enjoy dramatic escarpments, expansive landscapes, and beautiful countryside views.
Tour Map
Tour Features
Accommodations
This tour uses mid range tented camp
Can be customized
You can request minor changes to the a destinations of this tour.
Private tour
This tour will be organized exclusively for you and won't be shared with others.
Suitable for All travelers
All travelers can book this private tour.
Can start any day
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
Family Friendly
This tour accepts families with kids from 0 years.
Day 1
Nairobi – Lake Nakuru National Park – Lake Naivasha
Depart Nairobi early in the morning in your safari vehicle and travel towards Lake Nakuru National Park through the scenic Great Rift Valley. Enjoy the changing landscapes along the way, with a possible stop at a suitable viewpoint for photographs. Continue to Lake Nakuru, arriving in time to begin exploring the park's diverse habitats. Your game drive takes you through acacia woodlands, open grasslands, and lakeshore areas in search of black and white rhinos, Rothschild's giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, and other wildlife.
Enjoy lunch according to your arrangements before continuing with your wildlife exploration. Keep an eye out for the park's rich birdlife, including flamingos when water and feeding conditions are favorable. Later, leave Lake Nakuru and drive towards Lake Naivasha, where you will check in at your selected lodge or tented camp. Enjoy dinner and relax in the peaceful surroundings of the Great Rift Valley before your overnight stay.
Meals: Lunch and dinner.
Transport: Safari vehicle from Nairobi to Lake Nakuru, game drives inside the park, and transfer to Lake Naivasha. Nairobi to Lake Nakuru generally takes approximately 2.5–3.5 hours, while Lake Nakuru to Lake Naivasha takes approximately 1–1.5 hours, depending on traffic and road conditions.
Accommodation
Buraha Zenoni Hotel
Day 2
Lake Naivasha – Nairobi
Wake up to the peaceful atmosphere of Lake Naivasha and enjoy breakfast at your accommodation. Later, head to the lakeshore for a guided boat excursion across the freshwater lake. As you cruise along the water, look for hippos resting in the shallows and fish eagles, pelicans, cormorants, and other waterbirds. Your boat guide will share insights into the lake's ecosystem and the wildlife that depends on it. The experience provides excellent opportunities for photography and a different perspective of Kenya's freshwater habitats.
After the boat excursion, return to the lodge or camp for lunch or enjoy a meal according to your departure arrangements. Begin the journey back to Nairobi, travelling through the scenic Great Rift Valley countryside. Enjoy the views along the way before arriving in Nairobi in the afternoon or early evening, depending on traffic and road conditions. Your driver-guide will drop you off at your hotel, residence, or another agreed location, marking the end of your 2-Day Lake Nakuru & Lake Naivasha Safari from Nairobi.
Meals: Breakfast and lunch, depending on the selected accommodation and departure schedule.
Transport: Safari vehicle for the transfer from Lake Naivasha to Nairobi, with a guided boat excursion on Lake Naivasha. The road journey generally takes approximately 1.5–2.5 hours, depending on traffic and the drop-off location.
Accommodation
No Accommodations ( End of the tour )
Important to know
The prices below are per person (based on two adults travelling together) and please note that the prices are approximate for 2026.
Please contact us for accurate costings for the time of year you are considering for your holiday.
There are multiple season changes across the year and numerous room categories that can change the price of any trip.
Prices include all internal flights, transfers, reserve fees, accommodation, and meals as specified in the day-to-day itinerary.
Prices exclude international flights, tipping, visa, and any meals not included.
Rates Per Person
Landcruiser rates per Person
| Month/Season | Single | 2 People | 3 People | 4 People | 5 People | 6 People |
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| JAN TO June | $833 | $518 per person sharing | $431 per person sharing | $374 per person sharing | $351 per person sharing | $326 per person sharing |
| July to Oct | $959 | $581per person sharing | $515per person sharing | $437per person sharing | $426 per person sharing | $389 per person sharing |
| 1st Nov to 21st Dec | $972 | $590 per person sharing | $526per person sharing | $446 per person sharing | $436 per person sharing | $398per person sharing |
| 22nd Dec to 3rd JanAUARY | $972 | $590 per person sharing | $526per person sharing | $446 per person sharing | $436 per person sharing | $398per person sharing |
Tour Van rates per Person
| Month/Season | Single | 2 people | 3 people | 4 people | 5 people | 6 people |
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| 1 January - 31 December | $815 | $410 | $410 | $410 | $410 | $410 |
