5 Days 4 Nights Nakuru Safari | Lake Nakuru, Naivasha & Hell's Gate
5 Days 4 Nights Nakuru Safari from Nairobi – Lake Nakuru, Naivasha & Hell’s Gate
Discover the best of Kenya’s Great Rift Valley on this 5 Days 4 Nights Nakuru Safari from Nairobi, combining spectacular wildlife, scenic lakes, volcanic landscapes and unforgettable outdoor experiences.
This carefully designed 5-day Kenya safari takes you from Nairobi to Lake Nakuru National Park, Lake Elementaita, Menengai Crater and Lake Naivasha, with exciting activities including game drives, a Lake Naivasha boat ride, a walking safari on Crescent Island and exploration of Hell’s Gate National Park.
You will have the opportunity to see some of Kenya’s iconic wildlife, including buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, waterbirds, flamingos and other wildlife, while enjoying the dramatic scenery of the Great Rift Valley.
The safari is ideal for couples, families, friends, solo travelers and small private groups looking for a Nakuru safari from Nairobi without committing to a longer Kenya safari. With comfortable accommodation, private transport, professional guiding and park and activity fees included, this itinerary offers an excellent combination of wildlife, nature, adventure and relaxation.
Why Choose This 5-Day Nakuru Safari?
- Explore Lake Nakuru National Park on a game drive
- Discover the spectacular Menengai Crater
- Visit scenic Lake Elementaita
- Enjoy a boat ride on Lake Naivasha
- Experience a walking safari at Crescent Island
- Explore the dramatic landscapes of Hell’s Gate National Park
- Enjoy a geothermal experience at Olkaria
- Travel through the scenic Great Rift Valley
- Private safari transport with a professional driver-guide
- Ideal for couples, families and private groups
- Convenient departure and return to Nairobi
Day 1: Nairobi – Lake Nakuru National Park Safari
Your 5-day Nakuru safari from Nairobi begins with an early morning departure from Nairobi. Travel through the scenic Great Rift Valley towards Nakuru.
After lunch, proceed to Lake Nakuru National Park for an afternoon game drive. The park is famous for its spectacular landscapes, diverse birdlife and wildlife.
During the game drive, look out for buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, waterbuck, warthogs and other wildlife. Depending on the season and current conditions, you may also encounter flamingos and other waterbirds around the lake.
Enjoy a sunset game drive before returning to your hotel for dinner and overnight.
Overnight: Top Cliff Hotel or similar
Meal Plan: Bed & Breakfast
Day 2: Menengai Crater – Lake Elementaita – Kariandusi Museum
After breakfast, begin your exploration of the Great Rift Valley with a visit to the spectacular Menengai Crater.
Enjoy panoramic views from the crater rim and learn about the geological history of this impressive volcanic formation.
Continue to Lake Elementaita, a beautiful alkaline lake known for its birdlife, scenic surroundings and seasonal flamingo populations.
Later, visit the Kariandusi Archaeological Museum, an important prehistoric site where visitors can learn more about early human history in the region.
Enjoy lunch along the way before returning to Nakuru.
Overnight: Top Cliff Hotel or similar
Meal Plan: Bed & Breakfast
Day 3: Nakuru – Naivasha – Lake Naivasha Boat Ride
After breakfast, check out and drive towards Lake Naivasha, enjoying scenic views of the Great Rift Valley along the way.
Upon arrival in Naivasha, enjoy a memorable Lake Naivasha boat ride. The lake is famous for its hippos and abundant birdlife, making the boat excursion one of the highlights of this Kenya safari.
After the boat ride, check in at your accommodation and relax.
Overnight: Mwanzo Lodge or similar
Meal Plan: Bed & Breakfast
Day 4: Crescent Island – Olkaria Geothermal Experience – Hell’s Gate
After breakfast, visit Crescent Island, one of the most unique wildlife experiences in the Naivasha area.
Enjoy a guided walking safari where you can encounter giraffes, zebras, gazelles and other wildlife in a beautiful lakeside setting. The absence of dangerous predators in the main walking areas makes this one of the region’s most memorable walking safari experiences.
Later, continue to Olkaria for a geothermal experience and enjoy the natural volcanic environment of the Great Rift Valley.
Proceed to Hell’s Gate National Park, famous for its dramatic cliffs, gorges, geothermal activity and scenic landscapes. Depending on your preferred activity and park conditions, explore the park by vehicle, bicycle or on foot.
Return to your lodge in the evening for dinner and overnight.
Overnight: Mwanzo Lodge or similar
Meal Plan: Bed & Breakfast
Day 5: Naivasha – Nairobi
Enjoy breakfast at your lodge before checking out.
Begin your journey back to Nairobi, with opportunities to stop at scenic viewpoints along the Great Rift Valley for photographs.
Arrive in Nairobi later in the day, marking the end of your 5 Days 4 Nights Nakuru and Naivasha Safari.
Meal Plan: Breakfast
Rates
From 45000 per person
| EACH OF (ADULTS) | 2 pax | 3 pax | 4pax | 5 pax | 6 pax | 7 pax |
| PER PERSON SHARING | 83500 | 63000 | 52500 | 49000 | 45o00 | 43500 |
| SINGLE ROOM SUPPLEMENT | 12000 | 12000 | 12000 | 12000 | 12000 | 12000 |
| CHILD SHARING WITH ADULTS | 50% | 50% | 50% | 50% | 50% | 50% |
| CHILD SHARING WITH CHILD | 75% | 75% | 75% | 75% | 75% | 75% |
Rates: Tour Van
| EACH OF (ADULTS) | 2 pax | 3 pax | 4pax | 5 pax | 6pax | 7pax | 8 pax |
| PER PERSON SHARING | 76500 | 61500 | 54000 | 49500 | 36500 | 34500 | 33500 |
| SINGLE ROOM SUPPLEMENT | 12000 | 12000 | 12000 | 12000 | 12000 | 12000 | 12000 |
| CHILD SHARING WITH ADULTS | 50% | 50% | 50% | 50% | 50% | 50% | 50% |
| CHILD SHARING WITH CHILD | 75% | 75% | 75% | 75% | 75% | 75% | 75% |
Included/Excluded
- Accommodation as specified in the itinerary on bed and breakfast basis.
- Transport in a Safari Tour VAN with a Game viewing roof hatch and UHF radio
- Private Safari gamedrives for the tour
- Services of a certified Professional, English-speaking Driver~Guide including all his expenses & allowances
- Fuel, driver and car park fees, driver's allowance
- All Park entry fees for driver~guide and vehicle
- 24 hour Back Up support if required
- Lunch as indicated
- All park entrance fees and boat fees
Tour Plan
Departure from Nairobi to Nakuru. Choma Lunch at Jimmy’s chomabitte.Check in at Top Cliff hotel. Game drive till dusk (Lake Nakuru flamingoes sightseeing & the big five hunt)
Overnight at Top Cliff hotel.
Menengai crater Excursion. Lake Elmentaita Hot host spring and flamingo. Kariandusi MEUSEUM sightseeing.Choma Lunch at Kikopey. Overnight at Top cliff Hotel.
Checkout.VisitKabarak area drive.Transfer to Naivasha.Lake Naivasha boat ride.Check in at Mwanzo Lodge Naivasha.Overnight at Mwanzo Lodge
Visit Crescent Island.Geothermal Spa experience (hot natural pool) Olkaria.Hell’s gate game drive.
Overnight at Mwanzo lodge.
Travel to Nairobi.View point stop overs.End of the journey.
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