3-day itinerary
Lakes Nakuru – Baringo – Bogoria – Naivasha Tour – 3 Day
From Nairobi / to Nairobi – Kenya
Safari tour is themed on great rift valley scenery, birdlife, wildlife & activities
It is a Wildlife, sightseeing and adventure excursion safari.
Tour visits the rift valley lakes where Flamingos, Rhino, Warthog, Buffalo, Lion may be seen at the Lake Nakuru.
Hot springs / geysers & flamingos are also found at the Lake Bogoria while the Lake Baringo provides opportunities for more birdlife, hippos, crocodiles and unique cultures.
The Lake Naivasha offers boat ride with small game viewing and opportunities to ride and trek the Hell’s gate.
Boat rides to explore the Lake Naivasha and Baringo are offered as optional extras.
Transport is by customized pop up top safari minivan with an experienced driver / guide.
Options of a customized pop up top 4 x4 land cruiser jeep are available at a supplementary cost.
Good to know
- Driving times in Kenya roads are estimates and can vary due to road traffic and state of road
- If you choose to stay at The Pelican Lodge, Sarova Woodlands or Sentrim Elementaita, note that there shall be no re-entry at Lake Nakuru National Park on the following day.
Tour highlights
- The Great Rift Valley escarpment.
- Lake Nakuru National Park
- Lake Naivasha
- Lake Baringo
- Lake Elmenteita
- Hot springs and scenery at Lake Bogoria
- Hippos, Crocodiles, Birds at Lake Baringo
Day by day
The Itinerary
- Day1
Nairobi – Lake Nakuru
0730hrs:Start early for the Lake Nakuru national park with stops to view the Great Rift Valley.
Afternoon game and bird watching drive around the lake and adjacent national park.
Lake Nakuru hosts and is world famous for its hundreds of thousands of flamingos, pelicans and other bird species.
White & Black rhino species, reticulated giraffes, zebra, buffalo, lion, warthog etc are also found at the lake Nakuru.
Overnight at your Lake Nakuru safari lodge or tented camp.
- Day2
Lake Nakuru – Bogoria – Baringo
A morning bird and game viewing drive at the National Park.
Proceed to the Lakes Bogoria and Baringo on a scenic drive along the floors of the great rift valley.
Visit the Lake Bogoria to marvel at the hot springs & geysers.
Afternoon at leisure with optional bird walks and boat rides.
Flamingos are also found at Lake Bogoria.
Overnight at your lake Baringo safari lodge or tented camp.
- Day3
Lake Baringo – Lake Naivasha– Nairobi
Depart Lake Baringo for Naivasha.
Lunch at Naivasha.
An afternoon boat ride to explore Lake Naivasha or an optional visit to Hell’s gate
Later take leisurely drive to Nairobi
Arrive in the early evening
What you could see at Lakes Nakuru - Baringo - Bogoria - Naivasha Tour
- Flamingos (Greater & Lesser) White Pelican and other terrestrial birds of about 450 species
- Warthog
- Waterbuck
- Oryx
- Grant's Gazelles
- Hippopotamus
- Giraffe
- Zebra
- Black / White Rhino
- Lion
Where you stay
Accommodation
Safari accommodation options for each location
Lake Nakuru National Park
- Economy
- Lake Nakuru Lodge
Lake Bogoria / Lake Baringo
- Luxury
- Island Camp Baringo
- Standard
- Bogoria Spa Lodge, Soi Safari Lodge.
- Economy
- Roberts Camp Baringo
Tour price includes
- Nairobi airport-hotel-pick up/ drop off transfers
- Transport in a customized pop up top safari minivan.
- Boat ride at Lake Naivasha and Baringo
- Services of an experiences English/other language speaking driver/ guide.
- Stay in economy, standard or luxury lodge / tented camp options
- Game viewing drives
- Park entrance fees.
- All meals on safari.
- Bottled drinking water in safari vehicle.
- Pick up/drop off at Nairobi airport/ Nairobi hotel or residence.
- Boat ride at Lake Naivasha.
- Government taxes and local levies
Not included in the tour price
- All bottled drinks, items and services of a personal nature and tips & gratuities.
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