Kenya · LAKE NAKURU SAFARIS

The 15 Best Lake Nakuru Safaris from Nairobi

33 tours  ·  from $202 a head

A rhino sanctuary on a soda lake, close enough to the Rift road to pair with Naivasha. These 15 compare the single days from Nairobi against the two and three day loops, priced and timed.

5 Days Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru & Naivasha Budget Joining Safari - Day 2: A full day among the Mara wildlife
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5 Days Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru & Naivasha Budget Joining Safari

4 Days Safari Lake Nakuru NP Naivasha and Masai Mara - Lake Nakuru’s rhinos and changing birdlife
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4 Days Safari Lake Nakuru NP Naivasha and Masai Mara

2.4 Days Safari Lake Nakuru NP Naivasha and Masai Mara

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 132 reviews · from $1,961

Four days from Nairobi to Lake Naivasha, Nakuru, and the Masai Mara, with rhinos, big cats, boat rides, and private pop-top transport.

“Had an amazing trip with Mussa visiting a combination of lakes Nakuru, naivasha and Masai Mara park . We truly enjoyed watching the rhinos in Nakuru and the lions, cheetahs and elephants in Masai Park and Mussa presence made the intensiRead more”

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5 Days Lake Naivasha, Lake Nakuru, & Masai Mara - Day 2: Rhinos, Rothschild giraffes, and birds at Lake Nakuru
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5 Days Lake Naivasha, Lake Nakuru, & Masai Mara

3.5 Days Lake Naivasha, Lake Nakuru, & Masai Mara

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 101 reviews · from $2,671

A private five-day Kenya safari from Nairobi covering Lake Naivasha, Lake Nakuru, and Masai Mara with game drives and full-board stays.

“Planning, Guide expertise, accommodation and of course the game drives were amazing, very well managed by Himanshu, Edith, Marie and Steve(our guide).”

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Full Day Lake Nakuru Park and optional boat ride on Lake Naivasha - Lake Nakuru National Park and the first game drive
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Full Day Lake Nakuru Park and optional boat ride on Lake Naivasha

4.Full Day Lake Nakuru Park and optional boat ride on Lake Naivasha

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 95 reviews · from $202Best value

Review of a private Nairobi day trip to Lake Nakuru and Lake Naivasha, with rhinos, birds, Rift Valley views, and an optional boat ride.

“it was an excellent experience in our lifetime. The guide was too good and he showed us everything, he was a truly knowledgeable person and knew lot of about the park and also boating was amazing.”

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4-Day Group 4×4 Safari to Masai Mara & Lake Nakuru with Pick-Up

5.4-Day Group 4×4 Safari to Masai Mara & Lake Nakuru with Pick-Up

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 87 reviews · from $830

Review of a 4-day Kenya safari from Nairobi to Masai Mara and Lake Nakuru, with Big Five viewing, rhinos, flamingos, meals, and pickup.

“An absolutely phenomenal tour from start to end, Evans was our driver and was super chill, super funny and so good at spotting animals. Many times we saw things other groups didn’t as he negotiated with park wardens and others to get us Read more”

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Day Tour To Lake Nakuru Park With Optional Boat Ride on Lake Naivasha - Lunch at Lake Nakuru Lodge or a picnic in the park
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Day Tour To Lake Nakuru Park With Optional Boat Ride on Lake Naivasha

6.Day Tour To Lake Nakuru Park With Optional Boat Ride on Lake Naivasha

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 84 reviews · from $210

Review of a private Nairobi day tour to Lake Nakuru and Lake Naivasha, with flamingos, wildlife, hippos, a boat ride, and practical costs.

“I loved seeing all the animals! It was such a great time. Festus Kazungu was our tour guide and he was extremely knowledgeable about the park and animals. He was also very kind and warm. He absolutely made the tour!”

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Nairobi: 4-Day Maasai Mara & Lake Nakuru Camping Safari - Day one, the Rift Valley and first Mara drive
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Nairobi: 4-Day Maasai Mara & Lake Nakuru Camping Safari

7.4-Day Maasai Mara & Lake Nakuru Camping Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 77 reviews · 4 days · from $475

Review of a 4-day Kenya safari from Nairobi to Maasai Mara and Lake Nakuru, with Big Five drives, camping, rhinos, and major extra fees.

“This safari was an amazing experience! Our driver Simon was one in a million! He was so kind and informative and made sure we were all ok at all times. I would highly recommend him. All accommodation was comfortable and clean. The final night was a hotel stay in Lake Nakuru and it was a real treat! All staff that we came across on our trip were kind and helpful. I would highly recommend this company and especially our driver Simon!”

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Lake Nakuru, Naivasha & Masai Mara 4 Days Private Jeep Safari - Leaving Nairobi for the Great Rift Valley
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Lake Nakuru, Naivasha & Masai Mara 4 Days Private Jeep Safari

8.Lake Nakuru, Naivasha & Masai Mara 4 Days Private Jeep Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 72 reviews · from $2,900

Review of a four-day private Kenya safari covering Lake Naivasha, Lake Nakuru, and Masai Mara, with a boat trip, rhinos, and Big Five sightings.

“We spent 2 nights in Naivasha, (Bike ride in hells gate/day trip to Nakuru. Then we spent 3 nights in the Masai Mara. Our guide Mike was incredible made us fell welcome from the get go, super knowledgeable of all the places we visited and we saw the big 5 and ugly 5 more times then we can count. Whole trip was magical!!”

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4-Day Masai Mara and Lake Nakuru Jeep Safari - Day 2: A full day in Maasai Mara
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4-Day Masai Mara and Lake Nakuru Jeep Safari

9.4-Day Masai Mara and Lake Nakuru Jeep Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 70 reviews · from $1,255

Review of a 4-day Kenya safari from Nairobi to Maasai Mara and Lake Nakuru, with Big Five game drives, meals, lodging, and transport.

“My daughter and I booked our tour through Viator and were happy. Our safari in Masai Mara was great and we saw so many wild animals. Lake Nakuru Park seemed small compared to Masai Mara but the lake itself with the flamingos and other birds is worth seeing and we haRead more”

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Multi Day Masai Mara Lake Nakuru Park Hellsgate Park Tour - Day 2: A full day in the Maasai Mara
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Multi Day Masai Mara Lake Nakuru Park Hellsgate Park Tour

10.Multi Day Masai Mara Lake Nakuru Park Hellsgate Park Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 63 reviews · from $850

Five days through Maasai Mara, Lake Nakuru, and Hell’s Gate, with wildlife drives, budget lodging, meals, and Nairobi pickup.

“We had a great safari experience! Everything was just as described. We went with a budget safari and everything was still very nice. The tent camping was more like glamping! Tents were so cute! Our guide, Jon, was exceptional! We felt very safRead more”

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5-Day Masai Mara Lake Nakuru and Naivasha Small-group Safari Tour - Day two: a full game drive in Masai Mara
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5-Day Masai Mara Lake Nakuru and Naivasha Small-group Safari Tour

11.5-Day Masai Mara Lake Nakuru and Naivasha Small-group Safari Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 55 reviews · from $929

Review of a 5-day budget safari from Nairobi to Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru, Lake Naivasha, and Hell's Gate, with wildlife, birds, and shared transport.

“The coordination for the trip was close to perfection. Price for the tour was very competitive. Personnel and tour guides have great knowledge, they care that we get a fun trip, they are fun and interesting and they drive very safely. Experience was beyond my expectation”

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From Nairobi: 4-Day Maasai Mara and Lake Nakuru Group Safari - The Mara’s big wildlife day
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From Nairobi: 4-Day Maasai Mara and Lake Nakuru Group Safari

12.4-Day Maasai Mara and Lake Nakuru Group Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 50 reviews · 4 days · from $350

Review this 4-day Kenya safari from Nairobi to Maasai Mara and Lake Nakuru, with big cats, rhinos, shared 4x4 transport, and budget lodging.

“The activity was well organized and everything was taken care of. Thanks to Andrew who kept us safe always, happy and enjoyed the whole tour. Game drive experienced was fantastic ever.”

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7 Days Masai Mara / Lake Nakuru / Lake Naivasha / Amboseli - Days 2 and 3: Give the Mara the time it deserves
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7 Days Masai Mara / Lake Nakuru / Lake Naivasha / Amboseli

13.7 Days Masai Mara / Lake Nakuru / Lake Naivasha / Amboseli

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 49 reviews · from $1,940

Seven days across Kenya’s Maasai Mara, Nakuru, Naivasha, and Amboseli, with game drives, meals, camps, lodges, and Nairobi pickup.

“I can't thank Best Camping enough for the amazing experience and the professional service. My wife and I did the 7 day experience starting at Masaai Mara and ended up at Amboseli game reserve. The planning was spot on and the accomoRead more”

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Samburu, Lake Nakuru & Masai Mara 6 Days Private 4x4 Jeep Safari - Day 1: Nairobi to Samburu through Kenya’s central highlands
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Samburu, Lake Nakuru & Masai Mara 6 Days Private 4×4 Jeep Safari

14.Samburu, Lake Nakuru & Masai Mara 6 Days Private 4×4 Jeep Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 48 reviews · from $5,980

Six days through Samburu, Lake Nakuru, and Maasai Mara with private 4x4 game drives, lodge stays, meals, and expert local guiding.

“My wife and I did a honeymoon safari with Natural World and it was incredible! We explored Samburu, Lake Nakuru, and Maasai Mara. We saw the entire Big Five and so many other animals up close. Our guide Peter was amazing. He was extreRead more”

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6-Day Maasai Mara, Lake Nakuru and Amboseli Safari - Day 2: A full day among the Mara’s big mammals
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6-Day Maasai Mara, Lake Nakuru and Amboseli Safari

15.6-Day Maasai Mara, Lake Nakuru and Amboseli Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 47 reviews · from $3,040

Six days across Kenya’s Maasai Mara, Lake Nakuru, and Amboseli, with private 4x4 game drives, meals, lodging, and park fees included.

“I initially struggled to decide whether to book with a specialized European travel agency, or a local provider. At the end I went for Flash McTours and never regretted it one minute. I communicated with Peter, the owner, which was easy and prRead more”

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