1 Day Lake Nakuru Excursion from Nairobi


STANDARD ECONOMY ADVENTURE TOUR PACKAGE
Morning: Departure from Nairobi
- Early Morning:
- Depart from Nairobi early in the morning (approximately 1.5 to 2 hours by car).
- Arrive at Hell’s Gate National Park, located near Lake Naivasha.
Morning Activities in Hell’s Gate
- Geothermal Exploration:
- Start with a visit to the Geothermal Steam Vents, where you can observe the park’s hot springs, geysers, and bubbling mud pools.
- Game Viewing:
- Take a game drive or go on a guided nature walk (the park is one of the few in Kenya where walking safaris are allowed). Spot wildlife like zebras, giraffes, buffaloes, warthogs, and a variety of birds. Hell’s Gate is not home to dangerous predators, making it ideal for walking and cycling.
- Optional Activity:
- For a unique experience, rent a bike (available at the park entrance) and cycle through the park, passing through beautiful scenery and close encounters with wildlife.
Lunch:
- Enjoy a packed lunch or dine at a nearby restaurant or lodge, taking in the views of the surrounding landscape.
Afternoon Activities
- Hell’s Gate Gorge:
- Visit Hell’s Gate Gorge, a stunning natural feature with towering cliffs, narrow passageways, and striking rock formations. You can walk or drive through this dramatic part of the park.
- Optional:
- Visit Fisher’s Tower, a volcanic plug that’s a great spot for photography.
Late Afternoon: Departure
- Late Afternoon:
- After your visit, head back to Nairobi, arriving by early evening.
Early in the morning after breakfast; around 6:20am, you meet by our Tour Guide who will pick you up from your Nairobi Hotel and drive you to Nakuru town. A town that you normally take a 3 hours drive from Nairobi; Kenya’s Capital. You pass through scenic view of the Great Rift Valley on your way to Nakuru. You arrive in Nakuru at around 9:30am where you will start enjoying game drive while entering lake Nakuru National Park.
You break for lunch at a lodge during midday. After having your lunch, you leave Lake Nakuru while enjoying a game drive for a boat ride back to Lake Naivasha. You leave Nakuru at around 2:30pm and arrive at Naivasha at around 4:00pm. Upon arrival, you take a boat ride for one hour where you will have a chance to view hippos and watch different species of birds. Around 5:30pm, you leave Naivasha for Nairobi and arrive around 7:00pm. We drop you back to your hotel.
High Season
November, December, January, February, March
Peak Season:
July, August, September, October
Low Season
April, May, June
- Bright Clothes (for Summer)
- Summer Shoes
- Power Back-Up
- Flash Light
- Sunglasses
- Medication (if needed)
- Personal Documents
- Binoculars (optional)
- Camera
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