Kenya · LAKE NAKURU SAFARIS

The 15 Best Lake Nakuru Safaris

51 tours  ·  from $145 a head

Rhino country with a soda lake in the middle of it, and flamingo along the shore when the water level suits them. The 15 below run from long day trips out of Nairobi to overnights, priced with park fees made plain.

5 Days Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru & Naivasha Budget Joining Safari - Day two: A full day among Masai Mara wildlife
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5 Days Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru & Naivasha Budget Joining Safari

1.5 Days Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru & Naivasha Budget Joining Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 229 reviews · from $810Our pick

Spend five days traveling from Nairobi through the Great Rift Valley to Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru, Lake Naivasha, and Hell's Gate. Expect shared transport for up to seven people, game drives, budget camp lodging, meals, bottled water, and a guide such as Francis, Dennis, Joseph, or Kush. Optional extras include a Maasai village visit and boat rides.

“I did the tour over Maasai Mara, Nakuru and Naivasha and it was great! Our driver was Kenn, great driver and great guide, he did everything to show us the big 5 and he succeeded on it. Always the correct information about place and animals. It’s amazing as he is in contact with lot of people to know where and when to drive. It was great, totally worth it.”

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4 Days Safari Lake Nakuru NP Naivasha and Masai Mara - Day 1: Rift Valley views, Lake Naivasha, and Lake Nakuru
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4 Days Safari Lake Nakuru NP Naivasha and Masai Mara

2.4 Days Safari Lake Nakuru NP Naivasha and Masai Mara

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 132 reviews · from $1,961

Travel privately from Nairobi in a pop-up-top safari vehicle to Lake Naivasha, Crescent Island, Lake Nakuru, and Masai Mara. You get a boat ride, guided walk, rhino viewing, and extended game drives. Guides such as George, David, Peter, James, and Mussa have received strong praise for wildlife spotting and care.

“Four day safari with flexivel Kenya Safaris was super amazing. We had the best and most knowledgeable driver guide David.”

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5 Days Lake Naivasha, Lake Nakuru, & Masai Mara - Day 2: Rhinos and birdlife at Lake Nakuru
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5 Days Lake Naivasha, Lake Nakuru, & Masai Mara

3.5 Days Lake Naivasha, Lake Nakuru, & Masai Mara

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 101 reviews · from $2,671

Travel by private 4x4 Land Cruiser from Nairobi to Lake Naivasha, Lake Nakuru, and Masai Mara. Enjoy boat, walking, or horseback activities, then spend two nights on game drives with guides such as Steve, Moses, or Frank. Park fees, meals, binoculars, and accommodation are included.

“We discovered Marvels of Africa thru Trip Advisor.We were looking for a customised package and when we got in touch with them, they were right from the onset, supportive and very helpful in helping us design the trip as per our requirementRead more”

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Full Day Lake Nakuru Park and optional boat ride on Lake Naivasha - Leaving Nairobi before the city wakes
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Full Day Lake Nakuru Park and optional boat ride on Lake Naivasha

4.Full Day Lake Nakuru Park and optional boat ride on Lake Naivasha

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 95 reviews · from $202

Leave Nairobi early with a private driver-guide for Lake Nakuru’s rhinos, lions, giraffes, flamingoes, and birdlife. Add a one-hour Lake Naivasha boat ride for hippos and fish eagles. Guides such as Paul, Jimmy, Simba, Peter, and Albert are praised for wildlife spotting and clear explanations.

“Our guide was Jimmy again (yay) - and he's very patient and fun to hang with - amazing driver (both on road and offorad!) - we enjoyed our game drive in this park. He was able to spot animals for us and explain to us a lot of things. We've been to Southern Africa before and Read more”

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4 Days Safari Adventure Masai Mara and Nakuru Park Group - Day 1: Nairobi to the Mara through the Rift Valley
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4 Days Safari Adventure Masai Mara and Nakuru Park Group

5.4 Days Safari Adventure Masai Mara and Nakuru Park Group

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 87 reviews · from $806

Spend two nights near Masai Mara, search for lions, elephants, cheetahs, rhinos, and more, then visit Lake Nakuru for flamingos, birds, and rare rhinos. The small-group safari includes Nairobi transport, meals, park fees, and a possible Maasai village visit for $20. Guides may include Yasin, David, Francis, or Jack.

“We did a 5 days tour with axis africa visiting masai mara, lake naivasha and lake nakuru.”

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Day Tour To Lake Nakuru Park With Optional Boat Ride on Lake Naivasha - The 6:00am start and the road to Nakuru
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Day Tour To Lake Nakuru Park With Optional Boat Ride on Lake Naivasha

6.Day Tour To Lake Nakuru Park With Optional Boat Ride on Lake Naivasha

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 84 reviews · from $210

Leave Nairobi at 6:00am for Lake Nakuru, pause at the Great Rift Valley viewpoint, and spend about three hours seeking flamingos and other wildlife. Continue to Lake Naivasha for a one-hour boat ride with hippos, eagles, and birdlife. Guides such as Festus Kazungu and Samuel have earned praise for their warmth and park knowledge. Park fees and boat fare cost extra.

“We had an excellent day around beautiful, peaceful Lake Nakuru. The national park offers much more than the famous flamingos; we saw plenty of wildlife while enjoying the surroundings. Samuel was a highly knowledgeable guide who really made an effort to give us the besRead more”

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Nairobi: 4-Day Maasai Mara & Lake Nakuru Camping Safari - The Great Rift Valley viewpoint breaks up the drive
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Nairobi: 4-Day Maasai Mara & Lake Nakuru Camping Safari

7.4-Day Maasai Mara & Lake Nakuru Camping Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 77 reviews · 4 days · from $475

Travel from Nairobi through the Great Rift Valley to Maasai Mara and Lake Nakuru in a pop-up-roof safari van. You get evening and full-day game drives, three nights of lodging, meals, and an English-speaking guide. Guides such as Stephen, Simon, Peter, and Benjamin have helped guests find lions, cheetahs, elephants, and rhinos.

“This safari was an amazing experience! Our driver Simon was one in a million! He was so kind and informative and made sure we were all ok at all times. I would highly recommend him. All accommodation was comfortable and clean. The final night was a hotel stay in Lake Nakuru and it was a real treat! All staff that we came across on our trip were kind and helpful. I would highly recommend this company and especially our driver Simon!”

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Lake Nakuru, Naivasha & Masai Mara 4 Days Private Jeep Safari - Day two: A second look at Nakuru and the road to Maasai Mara
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Lake Nakuru, Naivasha & Masai Mara 4 Days Private Jeep Safari

8.Lake Nakuru, Naivasha & Masai Mara 4 Days Private Jeep Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 72 reviews · from $2,900

Travel from Nairobi through the Great Rift Valley to Lake Naivasha, Lake Nakuru, and Maasai Mara in a private safari Jeep. Expect a boat ride, Crescent Island walk, rhino viewing, full-day game drives, and meals. Guides such as George, James, Mike, Tony, and Norman have led past departures, but your assigned guide may differ.

“My wife and I booked a 4 days safari to Lake Nakuru, Naivasha and Masai Mara. We saw a lot of wild animals, birds and beautiful landscapes. We chose to stay at Lake Nakuru lodge and Zebra Plains Tented Camp.”

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4-Day Masai Mara and Lake Nakuru Jeep Safari - Day 2: A full Maasai Mara game drive
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4-Day Masai Mara and Lake Nakuru Jeep Safari

9.4-Day Masai Mara and Lake Nakuru Jeep Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 70 reviews · from $1,255

Travel from Nairobi in a small group of up to six, with game drives in Maasai Mara and Lake Nakuru. Look for lions, elephants, rhinos, hippos, crocodiles, giraffes, flamingos, and more. Guides such as Morris, George, Joseph, and Ben have earned praise for wildlife spotting. Choose basic, midrange, or luxury lodging.

“Overall a pretty great tour. We were in a van which wasn't amazing as not as much suspension in a van as in a Jeep and the roads are very bumpy and dusty. But the roof opens up so you can see everything clearly. The camp is very basic but has a shower and toilet in eaRead more”

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Multi Day Masai Mara Lake Nakuru Park Hellsgate Park Tour - Day 1: The Great Rift Valley and your first Mara game drive
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Multi Day Masai Mara Lake Nakuru Park Hellsgate Park Tour

10.Multi Day Masai Mara Lake Nakuru Park Hellsgate Park Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 63 reviews · from $850

Travel from Nairobi to Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru, and Hell’s Gate National Parks in five days with a group of up to eight. Expect long road transfers, early game drives, budget lodging, and a guide such as Jack, Ken, or Richard, subject to availability. The trip includes park fees, meals, transport, and pickup, while village walks and some Naivasha activities cost extra.

“We had a great safari experience! Everything was just as described. We went with a budget safari and everything was still very nice. The tent camping was more like glamping! Tents were so cute! Our guide, Jon, was exceptional! We felt very safRead more”

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6-Days Masai Mara, Nakuru & Amboseli Group Safari on Landcruiser - Day one: the Rift Valley and first Masai Mara game drive
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6-Days Masai Mara, Nakuru & Amboseli Group Safari on Landcruiser

11.6-Days Masai Mara, Nakuru & Amboseli Group Safari on Landcruiser

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 56 reviews · from $1,220

Spend six days traveling by safari Landcruiser from Nairobi through Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru, and Amboseli National Park. You will search for the Big Five, flamingos, rhinos, and Kilimanjaro views with a guide and a group of up to 15 people. Meals, five nights of dinner and breakfast, six lunches, accommodation, and Nairobi transport are included. Guides may include Johny Jackson or Big Gman.

“As first timer in Kenya, and made every booking through internet I had my doubt. However I received confirmation from tour operator as soon as I booked it and get all the information needed from them. The whole trip was carefully design to Read more”

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5-Day Masai Mara Lake Nakuru and Naivasha Small-group Safari Tour - Day 2: A full day searching Masai Mara
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5-Day Masai Mara Lake Nakuru and Naivasha Small-group Safari Tour

12.5-Day Masai Mara Lake Nakuru and Naivasha Small-group Safari Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 55 reviews · from $929

Join a small group of up to 15 for five days across Kenya’s Masai Mara and Great Rift Valley lakes. Expect game drives, picnic lunches, a certified guide, four nights of lodging, and wildlife such as rhinos, flamingos, hippos, lions, and possibly the Big Five. Guides may include Dickson, Solomon, or Peter Kapina.

“From the booking to the initial pickup at my hotel, Lencha kept in touch and made sure my questions were answered. Got a message the day before to let me know my pick up time, and then again in the morning to let me know my driver was oRead more”

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From Nairobi: 4-Day Maasai Mara and Lake Nakuru Group Safari - Day 1: Nairobi, the Rift Valley, and the first Mara drive
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From Nairobi: 4-Day Maasai Mara and Lake Nakuru Group Safari

13.4-Day Maasai Mara and Lake Nakuru Group Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 50 reviews · 4 days · from $350

Join a small-group 4-day safari from Nairobi to Maasai Mara and Lake Nakuru in a 4x4 Land Cruiser with a pop-up roof. Expect a Rift Valley stop, two Mara game drives, a full-day safari, and a Nakuru rhino search. Guides including Wycliff, Kevin, David, and Wilson have earned strong praise, though vehicle seating and park fees need careful checking.

“I had a great time at this tour , we managed to spot 4 out of the big 5 in Masai Mara and the rhino in Nakuru Special thank you to our fantastic drivers and guides Khaled and Joshua for their commitment to go over and beyond to guarantee the best experience for us The personal was kind and the buffet at the accommodations also exceeded expectations March 2025”

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7 Days Masai Mara / Lake Nakuru / Lake Naivasha / Amboseli - Three days in Maasai Mara, starting with the best odds for big cats
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7 Days Masai Mara / Lake Nakuru / Lake Naivasha / Amboseli

14.7 Days Masai Mara / Lake Nakuru / Lake Naivasha / Amboseli

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 49 reviews · from $1,940

Travel from Nairobi through Maasai Mara, Lake Nakuru, Lake Naivasha, and Amboseli on a seven-day small-group safari. Expect early game drives, a Naivasha boat trip and Crescent Island walk, hippos and rhinos, and a Kilimanjaro backdrop. Pickup, six breakfasts, six lunches, six dinners, and accommodation are included for groups of up to 20.

“We have been going to Best Camping since 2013 and have visited 5 times so far including 2 in the last one year. In every instance, Imraan and team has taken absolute care. .”

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Samburu, Lake Nakuru & Masai Mara 6 Days Private 4x4 Jeep Safari - Day 2: A full Samburu day along the Ewaso Nyiro River
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Samburu, Lake Nakuru & Masai Mara 6 Days Private 4×4 Jeep Safari

15.Samburu, Lake Nakuru & Masai Mara 6 Days Private 4×4 Jeep Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 48 reviews · from $5,980

Spend six days in a private 4x4 Jeep exploring Samburu, Lake Nakuru, and Maasai Mara. Expect long drives, several game drives, lodge or tented-camp stays, included meals, and a private driver-guide. Guides such as Peter, Joseph, Robinson, and Ben have earned strong praise, though your assigned guide may differ.

“The company went broke. We went from January 9-20. We squeezed payments by raising hell, along with our disgusted driver, until day 7, then we paid. We went to the Tourist Police Twice. In Nairobi they went with us to the company headquRead more”

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