Nairobi National Park Half-Day Tour
A Nairobi National Park half-day tour is a 5-hour guided game drive in the only national park inside a capital city, 7 km from Nairobi CBD.
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Lake Nakuru Day Trip from Nairobi
10–11 hours (05:30 start) · From USD 228 per person · Mid-range
Quick answer
A Lake Nakuru day trip from Nairobi is a 10–11 hour private tour that drives 160 km into the Great Rift Valley for a game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park, a protected rhino sanctuary known for white and black rhino, Rothschild's giraffe, lions and flamingos.
- Duration
- 10–11 hours (05:30 start)
- Price from
- USD 228 per person
- Tour type
- Private
- Departs
- Nairobi hotel
- Parks
- Lake Nakuru National Park, Great Rift Valley viewpoint
- Vehicle
- Pop-up roof safari van or 4x4 Land Cruiser
- Accommodation
- None (day trip)
- Park fees
- not included
Highlights of the Lake Nakuru Day Trip from Nairobi
- White and black rhino sanctuary
- Rift Valley viewpoint stop
- Baboon Cliff lookout
- Flamingos and pelicans on the lake shore
Itinerary: day by day
Day 1: Nairobi – Lake Nakuru – Nairobi
05:30 pickup, Rift Valley viewpoint photo stop, around 4 hours of game driving in Lake Nakuru National Park with a picnic or lodge lunch, then return to Nairobi by about 19:00.
What is included and excluded?
Included
- Return transport from Nairobi
- Private vehicle with pop-up roof
- Driver-guide
- Bottled water
Not included
- Park entry fees
- Lunch
- Tips
- Lake Naivasha boat ride (optional)
When is the best time for this safari?
All year. June–October and December–March are driest; flamingo numbers vary with lake levels.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Lake Nakuru from Nairobi?
About 160 km, roughly 2.5–3 hours by road each way, which is why the day trip starts at 05:30 to give you around 4 hours in the park.
Is Lake Nakuru worth it as a day trip?
Yes, if you want rhinos. Lake Nakuru is one of the most reliable places in Kenya to see both white and black rhino in a single game drive.
Can I combine Lake Nakuru with Lake Naivasha in one day?
Yes. A Nakuru plus Naivasha boat ride day is possible, but it makes for a 12-hour day. Ask us to add the boat ride when booking.
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