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Lake Nakuru, a small (it varies
from 5 to 30 square kilometers) shallow alkaline
lake on the edge of the town of Nakuru lies
about 160 kilometers north of Nairobi. It can
therefore be visited in a day tour from the
capital or more likely as part of a circuit
taking in the Masai Mara or Lake Baringo and
east to Samburu. The lake is world famous as the
location of the greatest bird spectacle on earth
- myriads of fuschia pink flamingoes whose
numbers are legion, often more than a million
maybe two. They feed on the abundant algae,
which thrives in the warm waters. Scientists
reckon that the flamingo population at Nakuru
consumes about 250,000 kilos of algae per
hectare of surface area per year. There are two
types of flamingo species: the Lesser flamingo
can be distinguished by its deep red carmine
bill and pink plumage unlike the greater, which
has a bill with a black tip. The Lesser
flamingos are ones that are commonly pictured in
documentaries mainly because they are large in
number. Flamingo populations in Lake Nakuru are
on a steady increase again. The numbers had been
reduced due to the El-Nino weather pattern that
flooded the lake, and changed the alkaline
concentration. The flamingos feed on algae,
created from their droppings mixing in the warm
alkaline waters, and plankton. But flamingo are
not the only avian attraction, also
unforgettable are two fish eating birds,
pelicans and cormorants. Despite the tepid and
alkaline waters, a diminutive fish, tilapia
grahami has flourished after being introduced in
the early 1960's. The lake is rich in other
birdlife. There are over 400 resident species on
the lake and in the surrounding park. Thousands
of both little grebes and white winged black
terns are frequently seen as are stilts,
avocets, ducks, and in the European winter the
migrant waders.
Lake Nakuru National Park, which surrounds the
lake, has recently been enlarged partly to
provide a sanctuary for the black rhino. This
undertaking has necessitated a fence - to keep
out poachers rather than to restrict the
movement of wildlife. The park now has more than
25 rhinos, one of the largest concentrations in
the country, so the chances of spotting these
survivors are good. There are also a number of
Rothschild's giraffe, again translocated for
safety from western Kenya beginning in 1977.
Waterbuck are very common and both the Kenya
species are found here. Among the predators are
lion and leopard, the latter being seen much
more frequently in recent times. The park also
has large sized python snakes that inhabit the
dense woodlands, and can often be seen crossing
the roads or dangling from trees.
Lake Nakuru National Park
2 Days/1Night Lake Nakuru
Day 1: NAIROBI - LAKE NAKURU
After disembarking from your morning flight, you
will be met and greeted by one of our customer
service representative at Jomo Kenyatta
International Airport (JKIA) or picked from your
Nairobi Hotel. Your safari begins by road
heading North West for 160kms away from the
bustling "City Under The Sun" (Nairobi), to Lake
Nakuru National Park. Located in the Rift Valley
1750 meters above sea level, Lake Nakuru is
known as an ornithological paradise by
birdwatchers because the lake is world famous as
the location of the greatest bird spectacle on
earth which boasts any where between one and two
million lesser and greater pink flamingos that
feed on the abundant algae thriving in the lakes
warm waters. It is one of the few parks that
have been specifically established (Gazetted)
for the protection of birds specifically
flamingoes, more than 450 species of birds have
been recorded here. The park has also been
established for the protection of endangered
species such as the rhino and is also home to
Columbus monkeys, Leopards, Giraffes, and a
variety of plain antelope.
Lunch will be served at LAKE NAKURU LODGE,
which, is situated in the south ecological niche
of the park. The lodge with its friendly and
competent staff is an oasis of comfort that
provides first class customer service and offers
commanding views of lesser flamingoes dotted
with the greater flamingoes. It blends in
perfectly well with its natural surroundings and
animals often patrol peacefully close to the
lodge adding to its captivating magic. For some
R&R "Rest and Relaxation", the spacious logged
and inviting Mamma Nikki's bar, the cool
upstairs Rhino Paddock Cocktail bar overlooking
the Lake and the enticing blue pool can be
tremendously inviting.
An afternoon game drive around the lakeshore
will be the main feature for the afternoon,
dinner & overnight at LAKE NAKURU LODGE or
SAROVA LION HILL LODGE (BLD).
Day 02: LAKE NAKURU - NAIROBI
Soon after breakfast you will be driven back to
Nairobi arriving in the early afternoon.
3 Days Lake Nakuru - Masai Mara Lodge Safari
This safari takes you through the scenic
Great Rift Valley to Lake Nakuru National
Park reknowned for its vast species of
birds, wildlife and rhino sanctuary.
Day 1- Depart for a scenic drive down into
the Rift Valley, to Lake Nakuru National
Park, a bird and rhino sanctuary and also a
World Heritage site. Stop enroute at the
Great Rift Valley for the stunning views.
Arrive before lunch. The afternoon
gamedrives allows spotting of the unrivalled
wildlife in the park. Dinner and overnight
at Lion Hill Lodge.
Day 2 - This safari takes you through the
Masai country towards the Amboseli Game
Reserve, with a 2 nights stay at the lodge
in the Game Reserve.
Day 3 - Depart for Nairobi after early
morning gamedrive and breakfast. Arrive
Nairobi by lunchtime. Transfer to the
airport for your flight home.
4 Days Lake Nakuru National Park- Masai
Mara
Day 1; Lake Nakuru
Depart for a scenic drive down into the Rift
Valley, to Lake Nakuru National
Park, a bird and rhino sanctuary and also a
World Heritage site. Stop enroute at the
Great Rift Valley for the stunning views.
Arrive before lunch. The afternoon
gamedrives allows spotting of the unrivalled
wildlife in the park. Dinner and overnight
at Lion Hill Lodge.
Day 2; Maasai Mara
After breakfast, drive past the
extinct volcano of Mt. Longonot. Arrive at
the famous Maasai Mara in time for lunch.
Afternoon game drive and overnight at the
Mara Sopa Lodge/similar.
Day 3; Maasai Mara
Enjoy a day of uninterrupted game drives in
this popular reserve, renowned for its huge
numbers of plains' game such as wildebeest
and zebra and its majestic predators (the
lion being the gold). Other big five namely
the elephant, the buffalo roam freely in the
plains. Lunch and overnight at your lodge.
Day 4; Nairobi.
After breakfast, bid farewell to the Mara as
you return to Nairobi, before lunch.
5 Days/4 Nights: Lake Nakuru - Lake Naivasha
- Masai Mara
Day 1; Lake Nakuru
Depart for a scenic drive down into the Rift
Valley, to Lake Nakuru National
Park, a bird and rhino sanctuary and also a
World Heritage site. Stop enroute at the
Great Rift Valley for the stunning views.
Arrive before lunch. The afternoon
gamedrives allows spotting of the unrivalled
wildlife in the park. Dinner and overnight
at Lion Hill Lodge.
Day 2; Lake Naivasha
Morning game drive at Lake Nakuru. After
breakfast depart for Lake Naivasha arriving
in time for lunch at Lake Naivasha country
club. Afternoon at leisure (optional boat
rides). Dinner and overnight at Lake
Naivasha country club.
Day 3; Maasai Mara
Breakfast at Lake Naivasha and depart for
Maasai Mara arriving in time for lunch.
Afternoon game drive. Dinner and overnight
at a lodge.
Day 4; Maasai Mara
Full day in Maasai Mara. With morning and
afternoon game drive. All meals and
overnight at a lodge.
Day 5; Nairobi
Breakfast at the lodge and depart for
Nairobi to arrive by around 1400 hours
6 Days/5 Nights: Lake Nakuru - Masai Mara - Amboseli
Day 1. Lake Nakuru National Park.
Depart Nairobi in the morning and drive to
the Great Rift Valley. Lake Nakuru is an
armchair in the Rift Valley Lakes. It is
famous for great masses of pink flamingos.
It contains the first Rhino sanctuary, other
"Big Five" are also found here. Dinner and
overnight at Lake Nakuru Lodge/Similar.
Day 2. Maasai Mara National Reserve.
Morning game viewing drive and after
breakfast, Depart for Maasai Mara crossing
the Loita plains to the most scenic park in
Kenya. Game viewing enroute to the Lodge for
lunch. Afternoon game drive. Dinner and
overnight at Sopa Lodge/Simialar.
Day 3. Maasai Mara.
Morning and afternoon game drive searching
for the "Big Five" among plenty of other
plains game. extend to the Hippo point where
they submerge at the approach of a vehicle
only to surface seconds later to short and
gamble their displeasure. Optional visit to
maasai villages. Meals and overnight at Sopa
Lodge/Similar.
Day 4. Amboseli National Park.
Early morning game drive, Breakfast and
depart for Amboseli via Nairobi for lunch.
After lunch proceed to Amboseli arriving to
the Park at the foot of the mighty
snow-capped Mt. Kilimanjaro, Africa's
highest peak. Early evening game drive.
Dinner and overnight at Amboseli Serena
Lodge/Sopa Lodge.
Day 5. Amboseli.
Morning and afternoon game drive in the park
with magnificent views of Mt. Kilimanjaro
and chances of spotting the "Big Five" among
other plains game. Dinner and overnight at
Amboseli Serena Lodge/Sopa Lodge.
Day 6. Nairobi.
Early morning game drive. After breakfast,
depart for Nairobi arriving in the
afternoon.
The Tour Price includes:
- All airport transfers, surface ground
transport and full gamedrives in a nine seater
tourist van with a pop-up roof.
- Accommodation as stated. Lodges on fullboard
basis.
- All park entrance fees
- Services of a tour guide cum driver and tour
manager
- Use of the vehicle will be on private
exclusive basis.
The Tour Price does not include:
- International tickets, visa costs
- Extras and items of a personal nature
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