LAKE NAKURU DAY TRIP
Highlights: Rift Valley Escarpment and Game Viewing in Lake Nakuru National Park

The 160km drive from Nairobi passes through rolling farms of Kikuyu people before descending the escarpment into the dramatic landscape of the Rift Valley. After lunch enjoy an afternoon game drive which focuses on the magnificent spectacle of thousands of flamingoes.

Day Excursion program

-0600hrs: Pick-up from your hotel in Nairobi and depart for Lake Nakuru National park via the scenic floor of the Great Rift Valley,
-1000hrs: Arrive at the Nakuru National park and proceed for a 2hr game drive.

Lake Nakuru's claim to fame is anchored on its flamingo's and the over 400 species of birds found here. The lake itself is a soda lake on the floor of the rift valley. The sight of the at times millions of flamingos is quite spectacular. From a distance the lake appears ringed in pink. The Lake has also earned a reputation as an important haven for endangered species- particularly the Rothschild Giraffe and the black and white rhino. Lions, waterbuck, buffalo and baboons are all residents’ here

-1230hrs: Enjoy lunch at the Sarova Lion hill Lodge
-1430hrs: Further game drives then proceed to Nairobi. To arrive by 1830 hrs; drop off at your hotel where the day safari ends.


Price per person US$250 - Minimum 2 pax

Price includes:
- Transport in a custom made tour Van
- Game drives as per the itinerary
- Services of a driver/guide
- Park entry fees
- Lunch at Sarova lion Hill lodge
- 1 litre Mineral water
Price Excludes
- Personal travel insurance
- Hotel accommodations in Nairobi before and after the safari
- Tipping
- Drinks
- Personal effects
- Extras not mentioned above
 

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Nairobi City Tour Excursions

The tour covers the modern city center, the colorful market, Parliament, the Railway Museum and the renowned National Museum where there are spellbinding displays of nearly man, tribal regalia and flora and fauna of Kenya, A visit to the adjacent snake park is also included: The tour returns to the city center in time for lunch

Nairobi National Park:
The unique wildlife sanctuary is just a few kilometers from Nairobi's bustling city center but despite its proximity over 50 species of mammals can be found there, including four of the Big Five. The tour also includes a visit to the animal orphanage at the park gate. The tour returns to the city center by sundown.
 

Cost per person  US$ 120

Karen Blixen and Giraffe Center:
Drive towards the Ngong Hills and pass the Ngong village to the Karen Blixen Museum, for many years, her home. Later proceed to the Giraffe Center to see and feed the famous Rothschild Giraffe and her family.

Carnivore Experience:
Guaranteed daily at 12.30 p.m. and 7.00p.m. Nairobi has many restaurants offering varieties of cuisine. We recommend a dinner or lunch at the Carnivore, which is famous for the succulent stew and barbecue dishes of game meat as an excellent compliment to a holiday in Kenya; especially as an excellent welcome, or farewell dinner.

Cost per person US$50

Bomas of Kenya- 3 hours
You will be treated to a rich traditional music and dance show at this cultural center. Bomas of Kenya is only ten kilometers from the city center

Cost per person US$75