The Great Lakes & Masai Mara
7 Days / 6 Nights · from USD 1,436Three Rift Valley lakes and a full day among the Big Five
Itinerary, inclusions and prices →Destination guide · Kenya
Lake Nakuru
A Rift Valley lake inside a fenced national park, one of the best places in Kenya to see both black and white rhinos, with rich birdlife. Flamingo numbers rise and fall with the lake level.
2 Safari Boyz trips go here: The Great Lakes & Masai Mara (7 Days / 6 Nights) and Ultimate 16-Day Kenya Safari & Diani Escape (16 Days / 15 Nights). Prices start at USD 1,436 per person.
Lake Nakuru at a glance
- Where
- Rift Valley, Kenya
- Best time
- Good all year. The drier months, June to October and January to February, are the easiest for game drives.
- From Nairobi
- About 185 km by road from Nairobi.
- Safari Boyz trips
- 2, from USD 1,436 per person
Wildlife you may see
- Flamingos
- White Rhinos
- Black Rhinos
- Leopards
- Lions
What you see depends on the season and on luck.
Trips to Lake Nakuru
Ultimate 16-Day Kenya Safari & Diani Escape
16 Days / 15 Nights · from USD 4,577Ol Pejeta, Samburu, the Aberdares, Lake Nakuru, the Masai Mara and Naivasha, then three nights on Diani Beach
Itinerary, inclusions and prices →Questions about Lake Nakuru
What is Lake Nakuru known for?
A Rift Valley lake inside a fenced national park, one of the best places in Kenya to see both black and white rhinos, with rich birdlife. Flamingo numbers rise and fall with the lake level.
When is the best time to visit Lake Nakuru?
Good all year. The drier months, June to October and January to February, are the easiest for game drives.
What wildlife can I see in Lake Nakuru?
Flamingos, White Rhinos, Black Rhinos, Leopards and Lions, among others. What you see depends on the season and on luck.
How far is Lake Nakuru from Nairobi?
About 185 km by road from Nairobi.
Which Safari Boyz trips go to Lake Nakuru?
2 trips do: The Great Lakes & Masai Mara (7 Days / 6 Nights) and Ultimate 16-Day Kenya Safari & Diani Escape (16 Days / 15 Nights). The lowest starting price is USD 1,436 per person, on The Great Lakes & Masai Mara.
Prices, seasons, entry rules and what to pack are in our safari FAQ, and every trip is compared in the Trip Guide.
