Overview
This 3-day/2-nights Great Lakes Scenic Safari showcases two of Kenya’s splendid lakes: Lake Nakuru National Park and Lake Naivasha. The package includes accommodation in premium lodges, transportation in 4×4 wd Land Cruisers, English-speaking professional guides, game drives targeting the Big Five, guaranteed window seats for ease of game viewing and photography, park fees, Boat Safari in Lake Naivasha, a farewell lunch at the famed Carnivore Restaurant and airport transfers.
Highlights
- 1 night in Lake Nakuru National Park at Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge
- 1 night in Lake Naivasha at Lake Naivasha Sopa Resort
- A boat trip on the lake
- Length
- 2 nights, 3 days
- Starts and ends
- Nairobi
- Travel style
- Road safari, Short break
- Vehicle
- Exclusive-use 4x4 Land Cruiser, window seat for everyone
- Priced for
- 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 travellers
- Can be changed?
- Yes, every safari is private and tailor-made
Day by day
Day 1 - Drive from Nairobi to Lake Nakuru National ParkLake Nakuru Sopa Lodge
07:00hrs Meet up with our Hospitality Representative and your dedicated Safari Driver Guide at your Nairobi Hotel/Airport. After introductions and a pre-safari briefing, depart and drive down the eastern wall of the Great Rift Valley. Your driver guide will stop at a strategic viewpoint for photography.
Drive on to Lake Nakuru National Park to arrive at your lodge in the early afternoon for check-in and lunch followed by free time at leisure to relax and enjoy a swim.
Afternoon game viewing drive in the park. Known all over the world for its flamingos, it's alkaline and is recognized as being one of the natural wonders of the world. Lake Nakuru is now a rhino sanctuary, harboring a population of over 40 black and over 60 white rhinos, but the flamingos, of course, have always been the main attraction.
Meals & drinks: Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included); Drinks not included
Overnight: Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge
Mid-range lodge located inside Lake Nakuru National Park
Day 2 - Lake Nakuru to Lake NaivashaLake Naivasha Sopa Resort
An early morning game drive in the park for another wildlife experience before returning to the lodge for a leisurely breakfast.
Check-out and drive to nearby Lake Naivasha to arrive at your resort in the early afternoon for check-in and lunch. Afternoon at leisure to relax and enjoy the resort's facilities that include an infinity swimming pool.
15:00hrs Depart for a Boat Safari in the lake. One of Africa’s most renowned fresh water lakes and a boat safari ride here allows you to spot Hippo and numerous Bird species including Kingfisher, Fish Eagle, Herons, Jacanas and more. In terms of wildlife the lake is home to over a thousand protected Hippo and the shores of the lake also host small numbers of Giraffe, Zebra, Waterbuck and the odd eland and wildebeest.
Meals & drinks: All meals included; Drinks not included
Overnight: Lake Naivasha Sopa Resort
Mid-range hotel located at Lake Naivasha (Naivasha)
Day 3 - Lake Naivasha to Nairobi & Departure
Breakfast in the resort, check out and drive to Nairobi to arrive in time for a farewell lunch at the famed Carnivore Restaurant hosted by our Directors to celebrate your Kenya Safari adventure.
The Carnivore is a meat speciality restaurant. At the restaurant, whole joints of meat, lamb, pork legs, exotic meats, sausages, chicken livers and wings and even crocodile are skewered on traditional Masai swords and roasted over a huge charcoal pit!
Later transfer to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your travel home.
NB: Day Room/s to refresh and relax before your transfer to the airport can be arraigned at a supplement fee on request.
Meals & drinks: Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included); Drinks not included
Prices for 2026–2028
US dollars per person sharing a double or twin room, by group size and travel season.
| Group size | 1 Nov – 21 Dec 2026 | 22 Dec 2026 – 2 Jan 2027 | 3 Jan – 30 Jun 2027 | 1 Jul – 31 Oct 2027 | 1 Nov – 21 Dec 2027 | 22 Dec 2027 – 2 Jan 2028 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 travellers | US$1,535 | US$1,750 | US$1,535 | US$1,750 | US$1,535 | US$1,750 |
| 3 travellers | US$1,280 | US$1,500 | US$1,280 | US$1,500 | US$1,280 | US$1,500 |
| 4 travellers | US$1,145 | US$1,370 | US$1,145 | US$1,370 | US$1,145 | US$1,370 |
| 5 travellers | US$1,060 | US$1,280 | US$1,060 | US$1,280 | US$1,060 | US$1,280 |
| 6 travellers | US$1,000 | US$1,220 | US$1,000 | US$1,220 | US$1,000 | US$1,220 |
| Single room supplement | US$110 | US$170 | US$110 | US$170 | US$110 | US$170 |
2027 Easter supplement: US$40 per person for travel on 14th, 15th, 16th & 17th April.
This tour is not available to solo travelers.
This tour accepts children who are 4 years and older.
Rates are per person in US dollars, sharing a double or twin room, and exclude international flights. Prices change if you alter the itinerary; ask us for a quote for your exact dates.
What's included
Included
- Park fees (For non-residents)
- All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
- All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
- All Taxes/VAT
- Roundtrip airport transfer
- Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
Not included
- International flights (From/to home)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips (Tipping guideline US$20.00 pp per day)
- Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
- Drinks
Where you stay
We book one of these lodges or camps for each stop, depending on availability and your preference.
- Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge
- Lake Naivasha Sopa Resort
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