2 Days Kisumu Lake Nakuru National Park Safari

This 2-day safari from Kisumu to Lake Nakuru National Park offers an intensive, one-night experience to explore one of Kenya’s premium parks, renowned for rhino sanctuaries, flamingo-lined shores, and Rothschild giraffes.

On day one, traveling through the Kericho tea estates for a 4-hour drive to Nakuru, with morning and evening game drives. 

The tour departs Kisumu early (approximately 0700 Hours) and includes scenic drives through the Kericho tea estates, lunch in Nakuru town or at the lodge inside Lake Nakuru National Park, an afternoon game drive, and panoramic views from Baboon Cliff.

Dinner and overnight at a lodge or tented camp in or near the park.

Day 2: Morning Game Drive & Return: Early morning game drive to catch nocturnal animals, followed by breakfast. Check out and drive back to Kisumu. 

The travel Time is approximately 3-4 hours from Kisumu to Nakuru, and transport is by safari van or 4×4 Land Cruiser with a pop-up roof.

2-Day Lake Nakuru National Park safari from Kisumu Itinerary

Day 1: Kisumu – Lake Nakuru National Park 

 0700 Hours – 1130 Hours: Depart Kisumu after breakfast, taking a scenic drive through the tea plantations of Kericho to Lake Nakuru National Park
1130 Hours – 1230 Hours: Enter the park via Lanet Gate and proceed to the lodge/camp for check-in
1230 Hours – 1430 Hours: Lunch at the accommodation followed by a short rest
1500 Hours – 1830 Hours: Afternoon game drive, visiting the shorelines to see pelicans and flamingos, followed by a visit to the Rhino Sanctuary and the Baboon Cliff for panoramic views.
1900 Hours: Dinner and overnight at a lodge or camp near the park

Day 2: Lake Nakuru – Return to Kisumu

0630 Hours – 0930 Hours: Early morning game drive in the park to spot animals like leopards and Rothschild giraffes
0930 Hours – 1030 Hours: Return to the lodge for a full breakfast and check out
1030 Hours – 1400 Hours: Final game drive en route to the park exit
1400 Hours – 1800 Hours: Drive back to Kisumu with a stop in Kericho for lunch, arriving in the evening

2-Day Lake Nakuru National Park safari from Kisumu Highlights

✓ Rhino Sanctuary Sightings: Lake Nakuru is one of the best places in Kenya to see both black and white rhinos in their natural habitat.
✓ Birdwatcher’s Paradise: The park is home to over 400 bird species, including thousands of flamingos and large populations of pelicans
    and African fish eagles

Panoramic Viewpoints

✓ Lion Hill: A prime spot for photography overlooking the flamingo-lined shores
✓ Baboon Cliff: Offers an elevated, sweeping view of the entire lake and surrounding park
✓ Out of Africa Lookout: Another scenic vantage point famous for its breathtaking Rift Valley vistas
✓ Diverse Wildlife: Beyond rhinos, you can spot Rothschild’s giraffes, buffalo, waterbucks, hippos, and occasionally leopards or tree-climbing lions

Scenic Landscapes

✓ Makalia Falls: A picturesque waterfall located at the southern end of the park.
✓ Euphorbia Forest: Drives through the largest forest of these unique, cactus-like trees in Africa.
✓ The Journey from Kisumu: The drive takes roughly 3–5 hours and passes through Kericho, famous for its vast, rolling green tea plantations, where you can often take an optional guided walk

2 Days Kisumu Lake Nakuru National Park Safari is a thrilling overnight safari at Lake Nakuru National Park, a premier destination celebrated for the spectacular gatherings of flamingos along its shores. 

Wildlife Highlights 

✓ Apex Predators: Regular sightings of leopards and lions
✓Avian Species: Thousands of seasonal flamingos and pelicans
✓ Large Mammals: High concentrations of cape buffalo, hippos, and waterbucks
✓ Endangered Species: Critical sanctuaries for both black and white rhinoceroses
✓ Plains Game: Robust populations of Rothschild giraffes, elands, impalas, and warthogs

Lake Nakuru National Park stands as one of Kenya’s most premier safari destinations, combining iconic Rift Valley scenery with unparalleled birdwatching and wildlife viewing.

Panoramic Viewpoints

✓ Baboon Cliff View Point: Offers an elevated, panoramic vantage point over the expansive lake. Provides premium vantage points ideal for spotting predators.
✓ Out of Africa Picnic Site: Delivers sweeping, cinematic landscapes inspired by the famous film

Premier Birdwatching

✓ Avian Diversity: Home to over 400 unique water bird and terrestrial species
✓ Optimal Vantage: Baboon Cliff offers the best overhead view of the shoreline flocks
✓ Pink Flamingo Spectacles: Countless greater and lesser flamingos line the lake edges

Game Drives

Rothschild Giraffes: Sanctuary for this unique, introduced geographic variant
Predator Sightings: Excellent opportunities to encounter lions and elusive leopards
Plains Game: Frequent sightings of buffalo, waterbucks, warthogs, impalas, and elands
Diverse Topography: Routes wind through unique vegetation and Africa’s largest euphorbia forest
Rhino Sanctuary: Secure habitat protecting critical populations of endangered black and white rhinos
Hippo Territories: The northern shore provides excellent vantage points to observe resident hippo pods 

Natural Attractions

Makalia Falls: A picturesque waterfall located along the seasonal Makalia River
Serene Excursions: The waterfall area serves as a tranquil spot for mid-safari picnics and nature walks

Day 1: Kisumu – Drive to Lake Nakuru National Park
Day 2: Lake Nakuru National Park – Drive Kisumu

Day 1: Kisumu – Drive to Lake Nakuru National Park

0700 Hours: Enjoy an early breakfast at your hotel in Kisumu then depart by road for Lake Nakuru National Park. The park is located 116 km from Kisumu.

The scenic drive from Kisumu takes you through Kericho town where you will see vast Sugarcane and Tea Plantations.

1200 Hours: Upon arrival at Lake Nakuru National Park we proceed for a game drive en route to our hotel.

We check in to our hotel/ camp in time for lunch followed by rest time before the afternoon game drive.

The park is popular for pelicans and other water birds including a variety of terrestrial birds numbering about 450 species in total.

There are 56 different species of wild animals including white rhinos, buffalo, waterbuck etc.

1830 Hours: We return to our camp/ lodge

Accommodation Options
Luxury Accommodation: Egret Savannah Camp Lake Nakuru National Park
Mid-Range Accommodation: Lake Nakuru Flamingo Hill Lodge
Budget Accommodation: Lake Nakuru Flamingo Lodge

Meal Plan {Lunch & Dinner}

Day 2: Lake Nakuru National Park – Drive Kisumu 

0630 Hours: Enjoy an early morning game drive in the park. Return to the lodge for a full English breakfast.

1000 Hours: Depart with a game drive as you exit the park to Kericho town for lunch.

1300 Hours: Kericho is a Tea country which has positioned Kenya to be the world’s third-largest Tea producer after India and Sri Lanka.

1400 Hours: After lunch, enjoy an optional tea plantation guided walk at an extra cost than later proceed to Kisumu.

1700 Hours:  Arrive in Kisumu in the evening.

Meal Plan {Breakfast & Lunch}

2 Days Kisumu Lake Nakuru National Park Safari Rates Include

✓ 2 extensive game drives
✓ Pre–tour itinerary document
✓ All meals included while on safari
✓ All applicable game park entrance fees
✓ Guaranteed window seating with open top
✓ Safari vehicles carry cold drinks and mineral water
✓ Accommodations of your choice in Lake Nakuru National Park
✓ Round-trip transport from Kisumu to Lake Nakuru National Park
✓ Guaranteed departures for 1 or more passengers booking this safari
✓ Multi-lingual Professional Safari Guide/ Driver. (Professional Safari Escort is available upon request)

Notes

* Child rate 2 to 11 years is 75% of the adult rate
* Departs daily and offers guaranteed departures for one or more passengers booking this safari

2 Days Kisumu Lake Nakuru National Park Safari Rates Do Not Include

✗ International Airfare
✗ Accommodation in Kisumu
✗ Cost of obtaining a passport and visas
✗ Gratuity for your professional driver guide
✗ Gratuity for porters/ waiters at hotels, camps, and airports
✗ Personal expenses such as transfers to/ from the airport (supplement airport transfer cost applies for tours starting from the airport)
✗ Personal expenses such as traveling insurance, excess baggage fee, communication charges that include laundry, emails, faxes, and phone calls, beverages including luxury champagne, luxury spirits, beer, and wines during meals or meals not indicated in the itinerary

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