2 days / 1 nights

2 Days Lake Nakuru National Park Safari

Nairobi → Lake Nakuru → Nairobi

Overview

This two-day safari starts and ends in Nairobi and heads into the Great Rift Valley to Lake Nakuru National Park, one of Kenya’s most accessible safari destinations.

The park is famous for its flamingos, rhinos, lions and scenic landscapes, and the trip includes a game drive along the lakeshore. It is ideal for travellers who want to see Kenya’s wildlife in just two days.

Duration 2 days / 1 nights

Route Nairobi → Lake Nakuru → Nairobi

Starts and ends Nairobi hotel or airport

Minimum age 6+

Safari highlights

Convenient pick-up and drop-off in Nairobi
Visit the world-famous Lake Nakuru, home to thousands of flamingos
Spot both black and white rhinos in their natural habitat
Chance to see lions, leopards, giraffes, zebras, and buffaloes
Scenic drive through the Great Rift Valley viewpoint
Ideal short safari for families, couples, and business travellers

Day by day

Day 1

Nairobi to Lake Nakuru National Park

Morning pick-up in Nairobi and drive via the Great Rift Valley viewpoint to Lake Nakuru for a mid-morning game drive. After lunch at your lodge or camp, an afternoon game drive follows the lakeshore, with dinner and the night at a lodge or camp near Lake Nakuru. Accommodation can be a luxury lodge, mid-range safari lodge or budget camp, depending on your preference.

Day 2

Lake Nakuru to Nairobi

An early game drive and breakfast, then the drive back to Nairobi. You arrive in the early afternoon for drop-off at your hotel or the airport.

Where you’ll stay

The lodges and camps on this itinerary. We can suggest other options at a different level if you prefer.

What’s included

Price includes

Pick-up and drop-off from your Nairobi hotel or airport
Accommodation in a safari lodge or tented camp
All park entry fees
Game drives in a customised safari vehicle with a professional guide
Meals as per the itinerary (breakfast, lunch and dinner)
Bottled water during the safari
Local taxes and levies

Price excludes

Drinks, tips and personal expenses
Optional activities like night game drives

Route map

Price

On request

Prices are indicative. Tell us your dates and group and we will send your final quote.

Why book with us

Call or WhatsApp +254 736 116 152

Guest reviews

What our guests say

4.9

Rated 5 out of 5

on TripAdvisor

5.0

Rated 5 out of 5

on Google

Rated 5 out of 5

“The experience was nothing short of Incredible. From the punctuality at pick Up, to the Top tier professionalism from our driver and guide @Bedan. … Special thanks to Mr Bedan for being an excellent guide and ensuring we were most comfortable throughout the entire safari.”

Paul N

Review on TripAdvisor

· September 2026

Rated 5 out of 5

“Mbutu Tours offered us a seamless experience from enquiry to booking and the actual safari. John and Bedan, our guide and driver, were kind, professional and knowledgeable in the requirements for the trip and the animals that we spotted in the wild.”

Flo Ndiritu

Review on Google

Rated 5 out of 5

“We have learnt much more about animals during our 4 days safari than through all years at school. It was truly an amazing experience. We visited Masai Mara, Masai Village, Lake Naivasha, Crescent Island and on the last day we were in Nairobi National Park and in coffee factory.”

Magdalena

Review on TripAdvisor

· June 2026