Day One - Nairobi to Lake Nakuru

Itenerary

  • Pick up at 0700hrs
  • Drive to Nakuru arriving in time for lunch at Flamingo Hill Camp/Sarova Lion Hill Lodge.
  • After Lunch, proceed for an afternoon game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park.
  • Approximate transit time 3hrs (180kms)

Information

Lake Nakuru's claim to fame is anchored on its flamingo's and the over 400 species of birds found here. The lake itself is a soda lake on the floor of the rift valley. The sight of the at times millions of flamingos is quite spectacular. From a distance the lake appears ringed in pink. The Lake has also earned a reputation as an important haven for endangered speciesc including:

  • the Rothschild Giraffe
  • the black and white rhino
  • Lions
  • water bucks
  • buffalo
  • baboons

Dinner and overnight at Pelican Lodge/Flamingo Hill Camp.