3 Days Lake Nakuru National Park - Skazka Safaris Kenya.com

Departing Nairobi

3 days Lake Nakuru National Park

Duration

3 Days- 2 Nights

Safari Overview

Discover the stunning beauty and rich biodiversity of Lake Nakuru National Park, one of Kenya’s most picturesque and wildlife-rich reserves. Famous for its pink-hued flamingo-lined shores, this safari takes you deep into a landscape of acacia forests, sweeping grasslands, and a shimmering alkaline lake teeming with birdlife.

Over three unforgettable days, you’ll have the chance to spot endangered black and white rhinos, elusive leopards, tree-climbing lions, and herds of buffalo, zebra, and more. Whether you’re a bird enthusiast, a wildlife photographer, or simply seeking a peaceful escape in nature, Lake Nakuru offers a unique and rewarding safari experience within easy reach of Nairobi.Perfect for first-time visitors and seasoned safari-goers alike, this 3-day adventure offers a compact yet rich taste of Kenya’s natural wonders.

Quick summary of the destination

Safari Plan

Day 1: Nairobi - Lake Nakuru

Pick up from your Nairobi hotel or Airport early in the morning depart Nairobi to Lake Nakuru. you will drive through escarpment to view the Great Rift Valley sceneries en-route. you will arrive Lake Nakuru with time for more game drive. later proceeding to your lodge for check in and have lunch, you check inn to Sarova lion hill lodge check. Later afternoon you go for game drive across the Pink Lake often referred so due to it’s Great masses of Flamingos not forgetting the famous white Rhino and black rhino found in this park other animals found in the park include, lion, leopard, flamingos, Egyptian geese, waterbuck, giraffe, hyena, buffalo, baboons, vervet monkeys, gazelles. Dinner and overnight at Sarova lion hill lodge.

Day 2 :Lake Nakuru

Early morning game drive game drive return back to lodge for breakfast. After breakfast Full day spend in the park with packed lunch in search of its popular residents the famous white Rhino and black rhino found in this park other animals found in the park include, lion, leopard, flamingos, Egyptian geese, waterbuck, giraffe, hyena, buffalo, baboons, vervet monkeys, later dinner and overnight at Sarova lion hill lodge.

Day 3: Lake Nakuru - Nairobi

Early morning game drive later you break for breakfast. .After breakfast leave Lake Nakuru for Nairobi with short game drive. you will arrive Nairobi around lunch time and proceed to Carnivore where you will your lunch. Later after lunch we will drop you at your respective hotel or Airport.

Included/Exclude

Cost Includes

Cost Excludes

Visa
Airport Taxes- client pay direct
Tips
Laundry
Drinks
Items of a personal nature
Optional activities (e.g., Maasai village visit)

Kenya Tourist Seasons

High Season (Peak)
Months : July to October
Mid-December to mid-January
Why it’s peak:
Great Migration in the Maasai Mara (July–October)
Dry weather = easier wildlife spotting

Shoulder Season (Mid)
Months: January to March
June
Characteristics:
Still dry, but slightly hotter
Fewer tourists than in high season
Wildlife still abundant
June sees parks start to dry up ahead of migration

Low Season (Green / Rainy Season)
Months: April to May (long rains)
November (short rains)
Characteristics:
Wet and muddy – some roads and parks become harder to access
Lush landscapes, but wildlife may be harder to spot
Fewer tourists = quieter parks