1-Day Lake Naivasha and Lake Nakuru National Park Safari – Kenya Day Tour
This 1-Day Lake Naivasha and Lake Nakuru National Park Safari is an action-packed Kenya day tour designed for travelers who want to experience wildlife, lakeside beauty, and the Great Rift Valley in a single unforgettable day.
Starting and ending in Nairobi, the journey combines the rhino-rich landscapes of Lake Nakuru National Park with the peaceful freshwater setting of Lake Naivasha.
Travel in your choice of a pop-up roof 4x4 Land Cruiser or pop-up roof safari minivan, both ideal for scenic road travel and game viewing.
Expect an early departure, rewarding wildlife encounters, dramatic escarpment views, and a flexible pace led by a professional safari guide.
This is one of the best short safaris from Nairobi for travelers with limited time.
Who This Safari Is Ideal For
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Travelers with only one free day in Nairobi
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Business visitors wanting a quick safari experience
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Families seeking a safe and exciting day trip
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Couples wanting scenic wildlife adventure
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Bird lovers and photographers
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First-time visitors wanting to see Kenya wildlife quickly
Why This Safari Best
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Combines two top Rift Valley destinations in one day
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Great chance to see rhinos, giraffes, zebras, and birdlife
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Scenic drive from Nairobi with Great Rift Valley viewpoints
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Flexible itinerary with optional Lake Naivasha boat ride
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Starts and ends in Nairobi same day
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Choice of 4x4 Land Cruiser or safari minivan
Tour Highlights
Early morning departure from Nairobi
Game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park
Search for white rhinos, black rhinos, and Rothschild giraffes
Scenic Great Rift Valley escarpment views
Optional boat ride on Lake Naivasha among hippos and birds
Professional safari guide throughout
Tour Map
Tour Features
Day tour
This does not include accommodation.
Private tour
This tour will be organized exclusively for you and won't be shared with others.
Can be customized
You can request changes to this tour.
Not for solo travelers
Solo travelers cannot book this private tour.
Minimum age of 1 year
The minimum age for this tour is 1 year.
Can start any day
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
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Nairobi – Lake Nakuru – Lake Naivasha – Nairobi
Your safari begins with an early morning pick-up in Nairobi followed by a drive through the Great Rift Valley with a scenic stop at a viewpoint.
Continue to Lake Nakuru National Park for a rewarding game drive in one of Kenya’s best rhino sanctuaries.
Look out for white rhinos, black rhinos, buffalo, zebras, baboons, Rothschild giraffes, and seasonal flamingos along the lakeshore.
After the Nakuru game drive, continue to Lake Naivasha for lunch at a lakeside restaurant or lodge.
In the afternoon, enjoy an optional boat safari where you may spot hippos and a wide variety of birdlife.
Later, begin your return journey to Nairobi, arriving in the evening.
Meals: Lunch
Transport: Nairobi to Lake Nakuru – Approx. 3 hours (160 km); Lake Nakuru to Lake Naivasha – Approx. 1.5 hours (75 km); Lake Naivasha to Nairobi – Approx. 2 hours (95 km) by pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle or pop-up roof minivan
No accommodation (End of the tour)
Important to know
The prices below are per person (based on two adults travelling together) and please note that the prices are approximate for 2026.
Please contact us for accurate costings for the time of year you are considering for your holiday.
There are multiple season changes across the year and numerous room categories that can change the price of any trip.
Prices include all internal flights, transfers, reserve fees, accommodation, and meals as specified in the day-to-day itinerary.
Prices exclude international flights, tipping, visa, and any meals not included.