Lake Nakuru National Park
Kenya Rift Valley 11 tours

Lake Nakuru National Park

Ramsar wetland famous for flamingos, rhinos and Rift Valley viewpoints.

Country

Kenya

Region

Rift Valley

Best time

June–September

About Lake Nakuru National Park

An alkaline soda lake encircled by acacia woodland and cliffs, home to both black and white rhinos, Rothschild's giraffe, leopard, and thousands of flamingos and pelicans. Baboon Cliff gives the definitive panorama.

Highlights

  • Rhino sanctuary
  • Flamingo flocks & pelicans
  • Baboon Cliff viewpoint
  • Rothschild's giraffe

Best time to visit

June–September

Itineraries

Tours that visit Lake Nakuru National Park

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Lake Nakuru Day Safari
Kenya
From
$220/pp
1 day
City & Day Tours Easy

Lake Nakuru Day Safari

Rhinos, flamingos and Rift Valley views — a perfect Nairobi-to-Nakuru escape.

  • Return road transfer Nairobi–Lake Nakuru–Nairobi in a 4x4 Land Cruiser with pop-top roof hatch
  • Experienced professional driver-guide
  • Kenya Wildlife Service park entry fees for all passengers
Mara + Nakuru + Naivasha — 6 Days
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Kenya
From
$1640/pp
6 days / 5 nights
Wildlife Safaris Easy

Mara + Nakuru + Naivasha — 6 Days

Kenya's three most-loved Rift Valley reserves in a well-paced six-day loop.

  • Return road transfer from Nairobi in a 4×4 pop-top Land Cruiser
  • 5 nights full-board accommodation (breakfast, lunch and dinner)
  • All park entrance and conservation fees for Maasai Mara, Lake Nakuru and Lake Naivasha
Kenya Coast + Safari Combo — 10 Days
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Kenya
From
$3140/pp
10 days / 9 nights
Honeymoon & Luxury Easy

Kenya Coast + Safari Combo — 10 Days

Mara game drives + Mombasa beach days — the classic 'bush and beach' honeymoon.

  • Airport and inter-property transfers in a 4×4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
  • 5 nights accommodation on full-board basis at safari lodges/camps
  • 4 nights accommodation at a 4-star Diani beach resort on half-board basis (breakfast and dinner)
Kenya Family Safari (kid-friendly) — 6 Days
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Kenya
From
$2290/pp
6 days / 5 nights
Wildlife Safaris Easy

Kenya Family Safari (kid-friendly) — 6 Days

Designed for ages 5–17 — flamingos, giraffe-feeding, short game drives, pool time.

  • Dedicated family-sized 4×4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof hatch and window seats for children
  • Professional AECONS English-speaking driver-guide throughout
  • 5 nights full-board accommodation at family-friendly lodges and camps (breakfast, lunch, dinner daily)
Kenya & Tanzania Classic Safari — 9 Days
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Kenya
From
$4290/pp
9 days / 8 nights
Multi-Country & Grand Tours Easy

Kenya & Tanzania Classic Safari — 9 Days

Mara to Serengeti to Ngorongoro — the two-country circuit travellers ask for most.

  • Dedicated 4×4 Land Cruiser with pop-up roof in Kenya, driven by an experienced Kenyan driver-guide
  • Dedicated 4×4 Land Cruiser with pop-up roof in Tanzania, driven by an experienced Tanzanian driver-guide
  • 8 nights accommodation on a full-board basis at mid-range lodges and tented camps