Lake Nakuru National Park: Day Trip from Nairobi
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Lowest price guaranteeReserve now & pay laterFree cancellation
Ages 7-99, max of 15 per group
Duration: 8h
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Meets animal welfare guidelines
Live guide: English
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- Bottled water
- Driver/guide
- Professional guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
What's not included- Entrance fees 60 usd per person
- Food and drinks
- Lunch
- Gratuities
- Entry/Admission - Lake Nakuru
- Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.Pickup details
- We pick up from any Nairobi Hotel/Apartment/Airport/Airbnb and drop off
Hotel pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.Airport pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included airports.- Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport, Nairobi Kenya
- Wilson Airport, Nairobi Kenya
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 20437P10- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 20437P10
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$101.54
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- 1our accredited guide will take you the abode of various water birds that breed in the Lake’s alkaline waters including flamingo, white rhino, Rothschild’s giraffe and plains game are other species encountered while waterbuck and cape buffalo are common on the lake-shore.to the
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- adeolap4840 contributions5/5 Stars! Exceptional Safari Experience With JamesWe had an incredible time on our safari tour with James! His expertise, knowledge, and passion for wildlife made our experience truly unforgettable. James's exceptional driving skills and keen eye spotted the most animals, ensuring breathtaking views and lifelong memories. We wholeheartedly recommend James for any safari adventure! Thank you, James, for an unforgettable experience!Written October 6, 2024
- Riaan_uk0 contributionsGreat experience despite a booking mixup.We booked via getyourguide. There was a bit of a mix-up with the booking. The local operator and getyourguide went out of their way to resolve the problem. We had a great outing to Nairobi Nat Park and they even added a trip to Giraffe Centre free of charge. It is mostly not the problems, but how they are dealt with, that makes the difference. Thank you - well done.Written September 30, 2024
- Sightseer233405602990 contributionsSo much wildlife and a great guide!Our guide, Onesmus, picked us up at our hotel right on time and we were driving on safari inside the park by 6:35. Onesmus knows the wildlife and had us visiting a pride of lions in less than twenty minutes after entering the park. By radio and phone he keeps in touch with other drivers in order to be able to quickly locate the best viewing opportunities. The highlights of our morning game drive were the lions and several encounters with white rhinos. Equally exciting were our visits to the Sheldrick elephant orphanage and the giraffe center. Onesmus has a great sense of humor and never rushed us. I highly recommend this tour and tour guide!Written September 30, 2024
- wassimn20160 contributionsAn excellent experience !An excellent experience ! The guide was incredible and know everything about the park so we had every informations we need to know !Written September 29, 2024
- A9365INromainb0 contributionsAwesomeAmazing ! Everything was well organized and we had a very good time. The driver provided fruitful information on animals and the park.Written September 28, 2024
- ourit20230 contributionsExceptional Safari Experience with Watson!Watson was an amazing guide during our tour of Nairobi National Park. He was knowledgeable, friendly, and ensured we had the best experience possible. We saw so many animals up close and learned a lot about the park's wildlife. Highly recommend this tour and guide!Written September 27, 2024
- N9109TX_0 contributionsThe most enjoyable safari tourThe views of valley was amazing. I recommend to visit during the dry season, as it is possible to descend into the valley. Bicycle and boat safaris were great fun and well timed. We could see land herbivores and hippos up close. The viator website used to book the activity was supposed to include a bike rental fee, and we only found out after we had completed the activity that we needed to pay extra for the bike rental. The guide may therefore have thought the tip was too small.Written September 22, 2024
- Navigator3958400 contributionsno one showed upI booked this the night before as the tour option was still available on line, but the local operator did not show up. I woke up eary to be there at 530 am for nothing. It was disappointing. I am not sure who dropped the ball (I am assuming the local operator as they are supposed to pick up the order). Watch out when you make the last minute reservation. Maybe the best call them to confirm.Written September 14, 2024
- Trail348846359980 contributionsBest guideAmazing trip he was so nice to see that in real life, the guide was helpful with everybody and he was carry of our security.Written September 11, 2024
- _R2118HU0 contributionsGreat timeIt was great experience. The guide Watson was very supportive and he explained very interesting. For me it was an amazing time.Written September 1, 2024
- Guille G0 contributionsGreat half day safariAmazing morning Safari in Nairobi. Watson was really experienced and knew his way around. We saw all the animals in the park and he knew where they were and we were not surrounded by other cars which made the experience better. Definitely recommend this safari company for this tour or others!Written September 1, 2024
- 901ayam0 contributionsConvenientIt was worth the visit. The national park is close to Nairobi city, so no need to pack for days of travel. The giraffe center and elephant orphanage are also closely located from the national park. These two places were very crowded, though.Written August 30, 2024
- Clair V0 contributionslots of animals!!! but could be more descriptivewe were so fortunate to see a ton of animals on our safari! The baby elephants were so cute and feeding the giraffes was awesome. The morning portion in the park is actually quite short… But James maximized the amount of animals we saw during that time. I do feel like he could’ve been more descriptive and keeping our group queued in about what we were doing and when. it’s clear he was very knowledgeable about the park and where to find the animals, but I feel as if he spent most of his time talking to other guides to tell them where to go rather than explaining anything to us. Unless we ask specific questions, he didn’t really give us any information at all. Half of the information that we learned was actually from someone else on our safari that just happened to speak Swahili in order to translate what James was telling the other guides.Written August 29, 2024
- emilymoo900 contributionsLast minute trip which was excellent!Great half day tour that picked up at hotel at 5.30am. Arranged and booked rather last minute on tripadvisor whilst in Nairobi for work, added hotel collection details, was a little nervous but I needn't have worried! Once confirmation was emailed through I communicated via WhatApp and pick up straight forward. Four of us in total, all women and we enjoyed very much. James our guide was excellent, friendly and very knowledgeable. Nothing was too much trouble. I highly recommend!Written August 29, 2024
- sowazttoed0 contributionsA Wonderful ExperienceWe had a great time on this private tour and got to see many different animals and enjoy a lovely eating experience at the Carnivore restaurant. Thank you, James for a great time.Written August 27, 2024
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Franco
4 contributions
Feb 2020 • Couples
It was a beautiful day.
We have had a lot of magic moments .
We are very very happy .
Thank you for this unforgettable day .
You are the beste .
We have had a lot of magic moments .
We are very very happy .
Thank you for this unforgettable day .
You are the beste .
Written February 29, 2020
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Hello,
Thank you for Choosing us,
We are very happy to hear your feedback.
We will be waiting to see you soon on more days safari.
Written March 3, 2020
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Tinz
Slough, UK11 contributions
Jan 2020 • Family
It was a great day out to see the animals. Sadly couldn't see any lions or Tigers.
Very bumpy ride..
Very bumpy ride..
Written January 27, 2020
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Hello,
Thank you for Booking with us and Taking your time to write you honest review.
we are happy that you acknowledge that the trip was good .
we are sorry that you did not see the lions,
About the tiger they are not found in Kenya.
Thank you for choosing us.
We will be looking forward to host you aging and next time we promise you will see them.
Written January 28, 2020
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cb33711
Chicago, IL8 contributions
Jul 2018
I booked this trip for myself and my daughter(partyof2). On the day of the trip I was picked up a six am by the driver. Upon entering the car, there was another man seated in the front seat. The trip took about three hours. The driver never gave any information about sites on the way to Lake Nakuru. He never offered any water, as advertised for this trip. Upon entering the park, I paid for myself and my daughter to enter the park. The third person also paid his entry fee. The driver turned and looked and me, and told me I was to pay for the car and his entry fees. I told him I was unaware that I would not do that. He called his boss,James and James paid for his entrance into the park. We did not receive a professional tour, again as outline in the voucher. I spoke privately to the driver about him asking me to pay for his entry fees and for the car to drive around the park. He told he he was told by James(his boss) that I was to pay for his entry into the park and the car to drive around the park. I inquired why was the fees not split between myself and the third person on the trip. Again he informed me that was to be my responsibility. He also informed me that the third person was added last minute, at 11pm at night. He picked me up from my hotel at 6am. Also according to the website, we are to stop for lunch. I ask the drive to do that and he didn't.We drove back another three hours, again no water and no explanations of the sites. I filed a complaint with Viator and was told that since the trip was shared , they could accommodate a max of eight people. So I guess other people can be added to your accommodations and you are asked to pay for them as well??
Written July 29, 2018
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Sorry for experiences
all our safaris are joining trip but not private
Please accept our apologies however the information you gave may not be correct
The guide is always attentive and ready to answer any questions
please note AM JAMES
And the previous day was with you and you was so silent
and i told you as for the NAKURU TRIP was only joingin but as by 6pm was only you
but we may have other participants since the sales was not closed
Written December 13, 2018
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I book two trips. One trip to Nakuru was cancel at the last minute, until now I ha not yet my money back. Second trip to to to National part, I was wait for two hours but i did not see the tour guide come to pick me up. I sent email and called many times, after one 14 hours, the company called me to told me that the guide come the hotel and did not see me, they had my email and my phone but they did not contact me, they did not gave the information and the phone number of the tour guide. the company tried to fix the mistake and gave me the other tour for the next days, this was ok. What you should improve here is contact with the customer before the tour and the phone number of the guide. someone should pick -up the phone. If something happened, they should emailed or send messages to customer
Written December 10, 2018
Sorry for the bad experience we apologize
Asfor the contacts like email and telephone number they are on your voucher once the booking is confirmed
Written December 13, 2018
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