Flamingos and big 5 Safari

2 days—This 2 days safari itinerary covers Lake Nakuru National Park; the home to black and white rhinos, flamingoes and different kinds of bird species

$400-550 USD

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Safari summary

Lake Nakuru National Park is spectacular. It has been a blazing sea of deep pink flamingos – millions of them! Their intense fuchsias bursting against Lake Nakuru’s deep blue alkaline waters. Quite simply… it has until some few years ago been the most brilliant show of birdlife on earth.

Due to some progressive natural factors, the flamingo numbers have been reducing but the park itself remains stunning – one of Kenya’s finest. Great rocky escarpments tower over acacia forest, waterfalls, wooded hills and euphorbia trees dot the lake.

The few quantity of flamingos is accompanied by other birdlife – pelicans, cormorants, kingfishers, ostriches, storks as well as herons and eagles. The scene here is bountiful, busy and full of colour.

But that’s only the beginning of what this special park has to offer because the wildlife viewing here is easy and accessible. Lake Nakuru is known for hosting some endangered but beautiful species. You’re sure to see rare Rothschild’s Giraffe along with the white rhino, especially along the lakeshore.

The park is also a sanctuary to one of Kenya’s largest populations of black rhino.

Another aspect to the active wildlife viewing here is observing the park’s zebra, hippo, olive baboon, vervet and colobus monkeys, waterbuck and hyena. Other big safari wildlife to be on the lookout for includes lion, cheetah, leopard and buffalo.

The park is fenced to protect the rhino and giraffe, so it can’t support elephants – the only large mammal you won’t find here.

Moving through the park’s dense acacia forest you’ll likely come upon herds of impala and waterbuck. Also, in the woodlands, you may see large pythons hanging from the trees. This is the infamous African rock python that’s capable of swallowing animals whole.

Those who have been to Lake Nakuru will attest to the park’s beauty with its rich topography of hills, grasslands and forests. There are several easily attained vantage points from which to enjoy wonderful views of the landscape and especially the lake with its undulating pink population of birdlife.

Though the park is not large in size, a visit to Lake Nakuru will be a very full and colourful safari experience.

About this tour

	Tour type	Custom, tailor-made, private
	Main focus	Game drives
	Activity level	Easy activity
	Best months	All months
	Countries	Kenya
	Parks	Lake Nakuru

Itinerary

Day 1

Lake Nakuru | Nairobi

Day 1:Nairobi - Lake Nakuru National Park. Early morning pick up from your hotel or Airport then depart for Lake Nakuru National Park; Enjoy a game drives en route to the Lodge or camp. Arrive good time for lunch as well as check-in. Afternoon game drive takes you to the lakeshore to view Flamingoes and pelicans also spot White/Black Rhinos, Rothschild Giraffe, Waterbucks and other kinds of African wildlife. The Lake Forest attracts a wide variety of birds. Dinner and overnight at Lake Nakuru Lodge or Flamingo Hill Tented Camp (Lunch & Dinner).

Day 2

Lake Nakuru | Nairobi

Day 2: Lake Nakuru National Park- Nairobi. Early morning game drives. Return to the lodge for breakfast and check-out from your rooms. Then depart for Nairobi with lunch at Naivasha. Arrive Nairobi in the late afternoon and drop off at your respective Hotel or Airport, (Breakfast & Lunch). The tour includes Transport by either Safari VAN or a 4×4 Landcruiser as per your choice All applicable game Park Entrance fees. 1 Nights’ accommodation as indicated in the itinerary. Four meals (1 Breakfast, 2 lunches & 1 Dinner). Airport picks up on arrival in Nairobi if required. Professional Safari Guide/Driver. Guaranteed departures for two or more passengers booking this safari. Round trip transport from Nairobi to the designated National Park. Pre-tour itinerary document. Extensive and unlimited Game drives. Excursions & activities as stated in the itinerary Bottled drinking water while on board our safari Van/Jeep while on safari All Government taxes and levies The tour Excludes Pre and post-tour accommodation which can be arranged on request The cost of obtaining a visa for Kenya. Personal Taxes Drinks like sodas, water, beer and wines at the hotels and lodges. Gratuity for the driver guide, porters and waiter Laundry costs, telephone calls and other items of a personal nature International flights Optional excursions like a boat ride at Lake Naivasha

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