Upon meeting your guide in the hotel lobby, embark on your exciting journey to Nakuru National Park. While traveling, take a moment to pause at the viewpoint of the Great Rift Valley, where breathtaking vistas of the escarpments await you. Following an exhilarating drive, you will reach Lake Nakuru by 9:00am. Lake Nakuru National Park is the sole destination where you can be sure to encounter rhinos in their wild surroundings. On the way to the park, take a thrilling pause at the Great Rift Valley viewpoint to gaze at the majestic volcano below. As you arrive, embark on an exhilarating 3-hour game drive alongside your guide. Take a pause for lunch at a charming eatery nestled within Lion Hill Lodge. After lunch, embark on an exciting journey through the park with your guide as you make your way to Lake Naivasha. At around 3:00pm, you will trade your car for an exhilarating boat ride on Lake Naivasha (boat ride to be paid directly by yourself). As you glide along the water, immerse yourself in the thrill of spotting birds, witnessing eagles being fed, and catching glimpses of hippos in their natural habitat. Enjoy the ride back to Nairobi, with a drop-off at your Nairobi hotel. Primary Location: Lake Nakuru National Park
1-Day Tour to Lake Nakuru National Park & Lake Naivasha
Uganda: Private tour • 1 day
Tour overview
Explore Lake Nakuru National Park on a game drive with opportunities to spot rhinos, lions, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, and diverse birdlife.
Continue to Lake Naivasha, where the tranquil waters and surrounding landscapes create a relaxing contrast to the game drive.
Depending on timing, enjoy a boat experience on the lake and look for hippos, waterbirds, and other wildlife along the shoreline.
It's an excellent choice for travelers wanting to experience Kenya's wildlife, lakes, and dramatic Great Rift Valley scenery in a single day.
Safari Highlights
- Day 1: Arrival and Transfer to Lake Nakuru National Park
Your 1-day Kenya safari, day by day
Each day below shows where you go, what you experience, and where you can stay—luxury, mid-range, and budget lodge options included.
Inclusions & exclusions
| What's included |
|---|
| Airport / hotel pick-up and drop-off in Entebbe or Kampala |
| Private 4×4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof, fuel, and professional English-speaking guide |
| Accommodation and meals as indicated in the day-by-day itinerary |
| National park entrance fees and ranger guide fees on included activities |
| Bottled drinking water during road transfers |
| Scheduled boat safaris and launch trips listed in the itinerary |
| What's not included |
|---|
| International flights to and from Uganda |
| Uganda visa fees and travel insurance |
| Tips and gratuities for guides, drivers, and lodge staff |
| Personal expenses (laundry, alcoholic drinks, souvenirs, etc.) |
| Optional activities not listed in the itinerary |
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- Duration: 1 day
- Tour type: Uganda: Private tour • 1 day
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