Lake Nakuru is one of the Rift Valley soda lakes at an elevation of 1754
m above sea level. It lies to the south of Nakuru, in the rift valley
of Kenya and is protected by Lake Nakuru National Park. The lake's
abundance of algae attracts the vast quantity of flamingos that famously
line the shore. Other birds also flourish in the area, as do warthogs,
baboons and other large mammals. Black and white rhinos have also been
introduced.
The lake's level dropped dramatically in the early 1990s but has since largely recovered. In 2013, the lake received an alarming increase in the water levels that led to the migration of flamingos to Lake Bogoria in search for food supply. Nakuru means "Dust or Dusty Place" in the Maasai language. Lake Nakuru National Park, close to Nakuru town, was established in 1961. It started off small, only encompassing the famous lake and the surrounding mountainous vicinity, but has since been extended to include a large part of the savannahs.
DAY 1
Nairobi to Masai Mara
We shall leave Nairobi for Masai Mara
National Reserve, down the great rift valley escarpment walls with a
short stop at the View Point sight-seeing, picture taking and buying
souvenir. We shall arrive here in time for an evening game drive with
lunch en route.
The first sight of this national
wonderland is breathtaking and one to last a lifetime. Dinner will be
provided from our camp kitchen or at the Lodge.
DAY 2
Masai Mara Full Day
The second day will have two game
drives: a pre-breakfast game drive and a late afternoon one. During
these game drives, you will get to see the great herds of shuttling
elephants browsing among rich tree studded grasslands or the occasional
sighting of an ill tempered rhino or better still the seemingly drowsy
crocodile sunbathe on the river banks, mouth agape waiting with subtle
cunning for prey at which to strike with lightning swiftness.
Thomson's and Gant's gazelle, topi,
eland and many more species of plains offer a rich choice of food for
the dominant predators; lion, leopard, and cheetah which hunt in this
pristine wilderness.
Who knows, maybe this time might witness
the march of the wildebeest, from the Serengeti plains in search of
greener pastures to the border of Kenya and the Masai Mara.
Driving in the midst of this great herds
is an unimaginable experience. Whilst eyes feast on this spectacle, the
air carries the smells, the dust and the sounds of hundreds of
thousands of animals.
DAY 3
Masai Mara to Nakuru
We shall leave the Mara after lunch to yet another wildlife paradise,the Lake Nakuru National Park.
This park is not only the home of
wildlife like the endangered black rhino, the rothchild's giraffe, the
waterbuck and predators like the lion and leopard, but is wild famous as
the location of the pink flamingo whose vast numbers literally turn the
Lake horizon pink.
We spend the night in the tastefully
designed Lake Nakuru Lodge, whose noble efforts in wildlife conservation
are well appreciated.
DAY 4
Lake Nakuru to Nairobi
We start the day with an early morning game drive and then leave for Nairobi after Lunch. Arriving in the late afternoon with sweet memories.
The
Price from Nairobi Non-Resident USD 520 Per Person
The
Price from Nairobi Resident ksh 28,000 Per Person
What's
Included on the Price.
-Transport based on our customized
seven-seater safari Vehicle with specially modified suspension, full-length
photographic roof hatches and seats designed with seat belt and all clients are
guaranteed window seats.
- All game Park Entrance fees
-Full board accommodation offered in a luxury large spacious tent, all en suite bathrooms with hot and cold shower, flash toilet in Masai Mara and a Hotel in Nakuru
- Airport pick up on arrival in Nairobi.
- Use of our Professional Driver Guide.
- 3 litres Mineral Water
- All game Park Entrance fees
-Full board accommodation offered in a luxury large spacious tent, all en suite bathrooms with hot and cold shower, flash toilet in Masai Mara and a Hotel in Nakuru
- Airport pick up on arrival in Nairobi.
- Use of our Professional Driver Guide.
- 3 litres Mineral Water
What's
NOT Included on the Price.
-Personal spending money
-Drinks/beers/sodas etc
-Laundry Services
-Telephone
-Drinks/beers/sodas etc
-Laundry Services
-Telephone
For bookings and inquiries on the safari package
price contact us on :
Miss Jayne Sessia
Tour consultant
Backpackers Safaris.
P.O. Box 103549-00101, Nairobi, Kenya.
Uganda House 1st Frl Room 26A. Kenyatta Avenue.
Tel +254 020 8063233, Mobile +254722979321 / 722917288,
Email: info@backpackersafaris.com
Tour consultant
Backpackers Safaris.
P.O. Box 103549-00101, Nairobi, Kenya.
Uganda House 1st Frl Room 26A. Kenyatta Avenue.
Tel +254 020 8063233, Mobile +254722979321 / 722917288,
Email: info@backpackersafaris.com
