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title: "A Day at the Lake Safari"
description: "Lake Nakuru dominates the national park bearing its name, covering 27 per cent of the area and influencing life far beyond the shores. This tour, departing from Nairobi, gives you a chance to experience the magnificent animals and birds that call this lake and surrounding landscape home. The parklands of Lake Nakuru are a designated sanctuary for both black and white rhinoceros, and your Kenyan safari guide will be able to track and spot this great animal of the African savanna. Another great of the plains of Africa, the hippopotamus, dwells in the waters of Lake Nakuru, ready for you to spot on your trip here. Away from the lake, you will journey through the Great African Rift Valley. This is a chain of lakes and volcanoes where new lands are being formed and multitude animals make their homes. Your safari in Kenya is a private booking and only your party will be in your vehicle: your guide is dedicated to you and your group only. Accommodation options range from budget, to standard, and luxury camps or lodges, depending on your requirements. 1 night Lake Nakuru"
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# A Day at the Lake Safari

Lake Nakuru dominates the national park bearing its name, covering 27 per cent of the area and influencing life far beyond the shores. This tour, departing from Nairobi, gives you a chance to experience the magnificent animals and birds that call this lake and surrounding landscape home. The parklands of Lake Nakuru are a designated sanctuary for both black and white rhinoceros, and your Kenyan safari guide will be able to track and spot this great animal of the African savanna. Another great of the plains of Africa, the hippopotamus, dwells in the waters of Lake Nakuru, ready for you to spot on your trip here. Away from the lake, you will journey through the Great African Rift Valley. This is a chain of lakes and volcanoes where new lands are being formed and multitude animals make their homes. Your safari in Kenya is a private booking and only your party will be in your vehicle: your guide is dedicated to you and your group only. Accommodation options range from budget, to standard, and luxury camps or lodges, depending on your requirements. 1 night Lake Nakuru

## Tour facts

- Duration: 2 days
- Nights: 1
- From: USD 325

## Itinerary

### 1. Nairobi - Lake Nakuru National Park

You will be greeted at your hotel or residence in Nairobi early in the morning to being your journey through the Kenyan countryside to being your African safari. Using Lanet gate of the park, as soon as you enter you will be driving through landscape dotted with superb wildlife for you to take in. Lunch is served at your accommodation and then you will spend the afternoon on a further game drive to take in the delights of Lake Nakuru. The waters are home to both the lesser and greater flamingos, contrasting the deep blue of the waters with their gleaming pink hues. The evening will be spent at your tented camp or lodge where dinner will also be served. Included in this day of your luxury safari is: Accommodation at your camp or lodge Overnight stay inside Lake Nakuru National Park, except economy option Lunch and dinner, no breakfast Drinking water, other drinks are extra

### 2. Lake Nakuru National Park - Nairobi

Breakfast starts the day, after which you will check out of your accommodation and embark upon another game drive through Lake Nakuru National Park. There are over 450 species of bird nest or feed around the lake, making this safari an ornithologist’s dream. You are also afforded the opportunity to visit the sanctuary that works to preserve the critically endangered rhinos in the park, along with the rare Rothschild giraffe. Along with these iconic mammals, expect to spot other greats of the African grasslands such as lions and leopards during your morning’s discovery. Lunch is served cliff-top, giving you a stunning view across the park and a great opportunity for some scenic photography. From the cliffs, you will embark on your trip back to Nairobi, once again passing through the Kenyan countryside and past local farms and towns. You can choose your drop off location; hotel, residence, or airport are all possible as your return destination. No accommodation, this is the last day Breakfast and lunch, no dinner Drinking water, other drinks are extra

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