4-Day Rift Valley Lakes Safari
4 Days / 3 Nights4.6 (89 reviews)Max 7 guestsBest: Year-round
Overview
A gentler, wonderfully scenic safari through the lake country of the Great Rift Valley. Cruise among hippos and fish eagles on Lake Naivasha, cycle beside giraffe and zebra through Hell's Gate gorge (the landscape that inspired The Lion King), and finish at Lake Nakuru's rhino sanctuary with its flamingo-fringed shores. Short driving distances and varied activities make this ideal for families.
Highlights
- Lake Naivasha boat safari among hippos
- Cycling through Hell's Gate National Park
- Lake Nakuru rhinos and flamingos
- Crescent Island walking safari
- Family-friendly pacing throughout
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Day-by-Day Itinerary
1Nairobi to Lake Naivasha
A short scenic drive into the Rift Valley. Afternoon boat safari on Lake Naivasha among hippo pods and diving fish eagles, with an optional walking safari on Crescent Island.
2Hell's Gate by Bicycle
Cycle through Hell's Gate gorge past grazing zebra, giraffe and buffalo — one of the few parks you can explore on two wheels. Afternoon at leisure by the lake.
3Lake Nakuru National Park
Morning transfer to Lake Nakuru for a full afternoon game drive — white and black rhino, Rothschild's giraffe, and flamingo flocks along the shoreline.
4Nakuru Morning Drive — Nairobi
Early game drive and a stop at Baboon Cliff viewpoint before the easy drive back to Nairobi, arriving early afternoon.
What's Included
- Transport from Nairobi
- 3 nights' lodge accommodation (full board)
- All park fees and boat ride
- Bicycle hire in Hell's Gate
- Professional driver-guide
Not Included
- Drinks
- Crescent Island walk ($30, optional)
- Tips
- Travel insurance
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