Unmatched Expeditions · Kenya
2-Day Kenya Lakes Safari Itinerary
Lake Naivasha • Lake Nakuru National Park
Safari Overview
| Company | Unmatched Expeditions |
| Duration | 2 Days / 1 Night |
| Cost pps | $792 |
| Start / End | Nairobi, Kenya |
| Parks Visited | Lake Naivasha, Lake Nakuru |
| Best Season | Year-round |
| Vehicle | 4WD Safari Land Cruiser / Land Rover |
| Included | Accommodation, stated meals, park entry fees, game drives |
| Excluded | International flights, visas, tips/gratuities, hot air balloon safari, personal expenses, travel insurance |
Day 1
Lake Naivasha → Lake Nakuru National Park
Lake Naivasha → Lake Nakuru National Park
| Transfer | Nairobi to Lake Naivasha: ~120 km (approx. 2.5 hours); Lake Naivasha to Lake Nakuru: ~80 km (approx. 2 hours) |
| Stay | Sopa Lodge Nakuru |
| Meals | Lunch & Dinner |
| Wildlife | Hippos in Lake Naivasha; African fish eagle, pelican, cormorant, waterbuck, giraffe (on Crescent Island); flamingo (lesser & greater), white rhino, black rhino, lion, leopard, Rothschild’s giraffe |
Daily Programme
- Scenic drive through Nairobi and up into the Great Rift Valley
- Stop at the Rift Valley viewpoint for panoramic photos
- Afternoon boat ride on Lake Naivasha — spot hippos, fish eagles, and a variety of water birds
- Visit Crescent Island Game Sanctuary (walking with wildlife)
- Depart Lake Naivasha and arrive at Lake Nakuru in the evening
- Sundowner and dinner at the lodge
Day 2
Lake Nakuru National Park & Return
Lake Nakuru National Park & Return
| Transfer | Lake Nakuru to Nairobi: ~175 km (approx. 3.5 hours) |
| Meals | Breakfast & Lunch |
| Wildlife | Lion, leopard, elephant, rhino, buffalo (Big Five), cheetah, wildebeest, zebra, topi, hyena |
Daily Programme
- Half day game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park
- Early morning rhino tracking — both black and white rhino
- Visit Lion Hill for panoramic views over the flamingo-fringed lake
- Spot Rothschild’s giraffe, one of the world’s rarest giraffe subspecies
- Visit Makalia Falls and the baboon cliff viewpoints
- Return to Nairobi late afternoon
Important Notes
Road Conditions & Travel Times
- All distances and travel times are approximate and may vary due to road conditions, weather, and stops
- Kenya’s roads range from tarmac (highways) to murram (gravel/dirt) tracks within the parks — a 4WD vehicle is essential
Health & Safety
- Yellow fever vaccination certificate required if arriving from an endemic country
- Malaria prophylaxis is strongly recommended for all safari destinations listed
- Travel insurance with medical evacuation cover is required
Packing Essentials
- Neutral-coloured clothing (khaki, olive, brown) — avoid white, blue and black which attract insects
- Warm fleece or jacket for early morning game drives, sunscreen, sunhat, bug repellent
- Binoculars, camera, extra memory cards and batteries