# Sanaya tours and Safaris
Lake Naivasha & Nakuru Day Trip from Nairobi
Lake Naivasha & Lake Nakuru Day Tour from Nairobi – 1 Day Safari
Duration: Full Day (Approx. 12–13 hours)
Destinations: Lake Naivasha & Lake Nakuru National Park
Best for: Bird lovers, rhino sightings, boat safari, families & photographers
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Lake Naivasha & Nakuru Day Trip from Nairobi
The Lake Naivasha and Lake Nakuru Day Trip from Nairobi offers the perfect mix of safari and scenic experiences in a single day.
At Lake Naivasha, enjoy a boat ride among hippos, fish eagles, and diverse birdlife.
At Lake Nakuru National Park, explore one of Kenya’s best rhino sanctuaries and spot lions, leopards, giraffes, and sometimes flamingos.
This is one of the best day safaris from Nairobi for travelers who love both wildlife and lakeside scenery.
Safari Itinerary
Lake Naivasha & Lake Nakuru National Park
Best for: Bird lovers, rhino sightings, boat safari, families & photographers
6:00 am – Pickup from Nairobi hotel/airport. Drive via the scenic Great Rift Valley viewpoint.
8:00 am – Arrive at Lake Naivasha. Take a boat safari to see hippos, birdlife, and giraffes along the shores.
10:30 am – Continue to Lake Nakuru National Park (approx. 1.5 hrs).
11:30 am – 2:30 pm – Game drive in Lake Nakuru. Spot rhinos, lions, giraffes, zebras, baboons, and if lucky, leopards.
1:00 pm – Picnic or lodge lunch inside the park.
3:00 pm – Depart for Nairobi.
6:30 pm – Drop-off at hotel or airport.
Safari Package Inclusions
Why Choose the Lake Naivasha & Nakuru Day Safari?
Two destinations in one day – boat safari + game drive
Great chance to see rhinos in Nakuru and hippos in Naivasha
Beautiful Rift Valley landscapes with photo stops
Birdwatching paradise – eagles, pelicans, flamingos (seasonal)
Family-friendly and perfect for short visits
FAQs – Lake Naivasha & Lake Nakuru Day Tour
Lake Naivasha is about 2 hrs from Nairobi, and Lake Nakuru is another 1.5 hrs beyond Naivasha.
Yes, but flamingo numbers vary depending on water levels. The park is always great for rhinos, lions, giraffes, and birdlife.
Park entry fees, boat ride, transport, guide, and lunch are included.
Yes — kids love the boat ride at Naivasha and the wildlife in Nakuru.
Yes, as an optional add-on if time allows. It’s a unique chance to walk among giraffes and zebras.