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Lake Nakuru National Park Day Trip Overview<\/h2><\/div>
Lake Nakuru national park is a 177sqkm park located some 160km north west of Nairobi city. The park is located on the floor of the Great Rift Valley and is home to one of the several soda lakes which goes by the same name. The park is fully fenced by electric wire to avoid human \u2013wildlife and protect the rhino population in the park. Nakuru national park is located only 5 minutes from the Nakuru township and it\u2019s a popular day trip destination for residents of Nakuru and Nairobi as well.<\/p>\n

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The Nakuru national park is home to more than 50 animal species and more than 400 species of birds. The park was started in 1966 as a sanctuary for birds and to protect the flamingos and other endemic birds. The park is a very successfully sanctuary for the white and black rhinos and they can be easily seen in the park just next to the game drive tracks. A game drive in Lake Nakuru national park is easy due to the fact that the park is relatively small and its fully fenced.<\/p>\n

The animals to see in a full day Nakuru national park game drive include rhinos, lions, leopards, hippos, gazelles, hyenas, giraffes, buffalos, zebra, cheetahs, baboons, elands, impalas, waterbucks and many others.<\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text css=””]Lake Nakuru national park is a 177sqkm park located some 160km north west of Nairobi city. The park is located on the floor of the Great Rift Valley and is home to one of the several soda lakes which goes by the same name. The park is fully fenced by electric wire to avoid human \u2013wildlife and protect the rhino population in the park. Nakuru national park is located only 5 minutes from the Nakuru township and it\u2019s a popular day trip destination for residents of Nakuru and Nairobi as well.<\/p>\n

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The Nakuru national park is home to more than 50 animal species and more than 400 species of birds. The park was started in 1966 as a sanctuary for birds and to protect the flamingos and other endemic birds. The park is a very successfully sanctuary for the white and black rhinos and they can be easily seen in the park just next to the game drive tracks. A game drive in Lake Nakuru national park is easy due to the fact that the park is relatively small and its fully fenced.<\/p>\n

The animals to see in a full day Nakuru national park game drive include rhinos, lions, leopards, hippos, gazelles, hyenas, giraffes, buffalos, zebra, cheetahs, baboons, elands, impalas, waterbucks and many others.<\/p>\n

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Detailed Itinerary<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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You will picked up from your Nairobi hotel for the lake nakuru national park day trip tour.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Scheduled stop at the Great Rift Valley view point to look into the valley from the escarpment to see the Mt Longonot, Mt suswa, the rift valley floor, lake Naivasha and the hot geysers of hells gate.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Arrive at Nakuru national park full day game drive. Start the game drive around the lake to see great white pelicans, flamingos, ibis, jacana, plovers, storks, herons and many others. Go to the baboon cliff to have a bird\u2019s eye view of the lake. Enjoy game driving until lunch hour.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Enjoy a picnic lunch from the Makalia waterfalls camping site under the most wonderful waterfall. You will be in good company of some wildlife at the quiet and scenic campsite.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Continue with your Nakuru National park game drive in the park to see the hundreds of animals in the savannah, the acacia woodland and the swamps around the lake.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Depart the Lake Nakuru national park after an hour\u2019s game drive and exit concluding your 1 day Nakuru trip.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Arrive in Nairobi and you are dropped off in your hotel in Nairobi or at the JKIA Nairobi airport for your evening flight.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Included in the Safari Cost<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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    • <\/i>\u00a0All applicable game Park Entrance fees.<\/i><\/i><\/li>\n
    • <\/i>\u00a0Airport picks up on arrival in Nairobi.<\/li>\n
    • <\/i>\u00a0Professional Safari Guide\/Driver.<\/li>\n
    • <\/i>\u00a0Guaranteed departures for two or more passengers booking this safari.<\/i><\/li>\n
    • <\/i>\u00a0Pre\u2013tour itinerary document.<\/li>\n
    • <\/i>\u00a0Extensive Game drives.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
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      • <\/i>\u00a0Personal expense such as communication charges like emails, faxes, and phone calls<\/li>\n
      • <\/i>\u00a0Drinks like sodas, water, beer and wines<\/li>\n
      • <\/i>\u00a0Gratuity for the driver guide, waiter<\/li>\n
      • <\/i>\u00a0Laundry<\/li>\n
      • <\/i>\u00a0The cost of obtaining visa<\/li>\n
      • <\/i>\u00a0Pre- tour accommodation which can be arranged on request.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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