A 4-day safari visiting Lake Nakuru, Lake Naivasha, and Lake Bogoria in Kenya offers a diverse range of natural wonders and wildlife experiences. Lake Nakuru, known for its once vibrant flamingo populations and endangered black and white rhinos. Lake Naivasha, where boat safaris reveal hippos and birdlife against a backdrop of volcanic mountains. Lake Bogoria, famed for its geothermal springs and flocks of flamingos, offering a unique blend of natural beauty and geothermal activity. Each destination provides opportunities for wildlife encounters, scenic landscapes, and cultural immersion, creating a rich and varied safari experience in Kenya’s Great Rift Valley.
Pick up from Nairobi Hotel.
This morning we drive through the dramatic Great Rift Valley.
Stop at the Great Rift Valley View Point. The Great Rift Valley is a geographical and geological feature running north to south for around 6,400 kilometers, from northern Syria to central Mozambique. Astronauts say it is the most significant physical detail on the planet that is visible from space.
Arrive for lunch at Lake Bogoria Spa Resort.
Depart for visit to the Lake Bogoria Hot Springs in the afternoon.
Over 2 million flamingos are known to occupy Lake Bogoria at any one time. They can be found here at any time of year, making the lake one of the best spots to see flamingos.
Besides the dazzling display of fuchsia pink lesser flamingoes and a small number of greater flamingoes blanketing the lake, the area features over 200 steaming volcanic springs. Most of these lies alongside the lake, but a few feeds into the lake floor itself.
In various locations around and within the lake up to 10 geysers can be spotted, their plumes rising up to 5m (16ft) high. In all, the park contains more geysers than any other spot in Africa – a total of 18.
You can go to Bogoria to see the flamingoes, do cycling or boil an egg in the hot springs.
Dinner & Overnight at Lake Bogoria Spa Resort or similar. (Full Board)
Breakfast at the resort, check out and depart for Nakuru
Arrive for check in at Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge.
After lunch depart for exciting afternoon game at Lake Nakuru National Park.
The Park is no longer home to its once famous flamingo flocks, but it remains a world class game drive destination. Four of the Big Five are present (with elephants being the notable absence), with both buffalo and rhinoceros being especially common in the park.
You’ll enjoy a day long game drive along the shores of Lake Nakuru taking in its diverse variety of both animal and bird life.
The bird life here is world renown and over 400 bird’s species exist here, White Pelicans, Plovers, Egrets and Marabou Stork. It is also one of the very few places in Africa to see the White Rhino and rare Rothschild Giraffe.
Dinner & Overnight at Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge or similar. (Full Board)
Depart for early morning game drive.
Breakfast at the hotel, check out and depart for Naivasha.
Lunch at Lake Naivasha Sopa Lodge.
Lake Naivasha is famous for its high populations of hippos and flamingos. There are over 1,500 hippos in the area, and you are almost guaranteed to see one.
The lake is a birder’s paradise as it is home to over 400 bird species. Lesser and greater flamingos flock to the lake, forming a wash of bright pink across the lake’s surface.
Giraffes, zebras, impalas, and waterbucks can be sighted in the immediate vicinity of Lake Naivasha, around Crescent Island, Crater Lake Game Sanctuary, and Longonot National Park. Lucky adventurers may even glimpse a leopard.
Optional activities boat ride at Lake Naivasha or visit to Crescent Island.
Dinner & Overnight at Lake Naivasha Sopa Lodge or similar. (Full Board)
After Breakfast client check out of the Hotel.
Depart for Nairobi.
End of the tour with great memories!
