Nakuru & Naivasha
Two Rift Valley lakes in three days — rhino and flamingo at Nakuru, a boat among the hippos at Naivasha, and a walk with giraffe on Crescent Island.
3 days · 2 nights · Good year-round
About this experience
An easy, scenery-rich short break from Nairobi that doesn't need a flight. Lake Nakuru is a walled sanctuary packed with both black and white rhino, Rothschild's giraffe and (when the water is right) a pink rim of flamingo. An hour away, Lake Naivasha is a freshwater lake where you can take a boat past hippos and fish eagles, then walk freely among zebra and giraffe on Crescent Island — no vehicle, no fences.
Best for
- Short on time
- First-time safari
- Families
Trip features
- Private vehicleYour own 4x4 and driver-guide
- Starts any dayPick your own date, 7+ days ahead
- Can be tailoredChange lodges, add days or parks
- Children welcomeAges 3–12 at half price
- Pickup in NairobiAirport or your hotel
- English · Swahili · GermanGuide languages
Signature experiences
Optional extras we can add to this trip. Prices are per person and confirmed when you book.
A boat out among the hippos and fish eagles of Naivasha, then a walk on Crescent Island where the game roams free.
One of the only Kenyan parks you can cycle — ride between the towering red cliffs, then walk down into the gorge.
Chilled drinks on a ridge as the sun drops and the sky turns — a quiet, golden end to a day of game drives.
A lantern-lit table set out under the stars, your own chef and a crackling fire — the safari dinner people remember for years.
Day by day
What each day looks like, from pickup in Nairobi to drop-off.
Drive up the Rift Valley escarpment (stunning viewpoint stop) to Lake Nakuru, about 3 hours. Afternoon game drive — rhino almost guaranteed, plus lion and the rare Rothschild's giraffe.
Morning game drive and Baboon Cliff lookout, then transfer to Lake Naivasha. Afternoon boat ride among hippos and African fish eagles.
Morning walking safari on Crescent Island — stroll among zebra, giraffe and wildebeest on foot. Lunch, then road transfer back to Nairobi.
What's included
Included
- Full-board lodge accommodation
- Lake Nakuru park fees
- Naivasha boat ride & Crescent Island walk
- Private 4x4 + driver-guide
- All transfers from Nairobi
- 24/7 WhatsApp support
Not included
- International flights
- Kenya eTA (government fee payable online — we help you apply)
- Travel insurance
- Lunches on transfer days
- Tips
Route & pickup
Where the trip goes, and where we meet you. Pickup is confirmed the day before you set off.
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- 01 NairobiDay 1 · City
- 02 Lake NakuruDay 1 · Rift Valley lakes
- 03 Lake NaivashaDay 2 · Rift Valley lakes
- 04 NairobiDay 3 · City
Good to know
Bookara started running trips in 2026, so there are no guest reviews on this trip yet. Ask us anything on WhatsApp before you book; you'll talk to one of the two founders.
A 30% deposit holds your dates, and the balance is due 45 days before you travel (book closer than that and you pay in full). Cancel 90+ days before departure for a full refund, 60–89 days before for 50% back. Full terms.
Common questions
Will I see flamingos at Lake Nakuru?+
It depends on water levels. When the lake is shallow and alkaline the flamingos arrive in their thousands; after heavy rains they disperse to other Rift lakes. Rhino, giraffe and lion are reliable year-round regardless.
Is Crescent Island really a walking safari?+
Yes — it's a private sanctuary with no predators, so you walk freely among zebra, giraffe, wildebeest and waterbuck. It's one of the few places in Kenya you can safely be on foot with wildlife.
Can I add the Maasai Mara to this trip?+
Easily — Naivasha is on the road to the Mara. Tell us your dates and we'll extend the itinerary with 2–3 Mara nights.
Book on WhatsApp
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- 1 Send the pre-filled messageYour trip details are already written for you.
- 2 Confirm in chat — or pay the deposit onlineSame reference either way. Our team replies 7am–10pm EAT.
- 3 Instant confirmationWhatsApp message + email receipt the moment your deposit lands.
Your request ref becomes your booking reference once the deposit is paid.
Book direct with the operator
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Licensed & certified
Kenya-registered operator in Nairobi with experienced driver-guides.
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Run from Nairobi
We plan and run your trip ourselves, with driver-guides we know, and stay reachable on WhatsApp throughout.
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Secure payment
Card or Apple Pay through Paystack (USD). Taxes and park fees are in the price you see.
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Flexible cancellation
Full refund up to 90 days before departure; a 30% deposit holds your dates.
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