This private two-day road safari travels from Nairobi to Lake Nakuru National Park and Lake Naivasha, with one night in the Naivasha area. Day one includes the Rift Valley viewpoint stop and a Lake Nakuru game drive before the road transfer to Naivasha. Day two combines the included lake boat safari and Crescent Island walk before returning to Nairobi.
Lake Nakuru is explored by vehicle along its woodland, grassland and lakeside circuits. At Naivasha, the boat outing and sanctuary walk provide two different ways to explore the freshwater-lake landscape. The programme has no Nakuru overnight and no second Nakuru drive on day two. Wildlife encounters and flamingo numbers vary.
The booked accommodation, room arrangement and private vehicle are confirmed in the quotation for your dates and party. The meal schedule follows the daily itinerary; different accommodation and vehicle selections are not assumed to have the same price.
One Naivasha overnight and private Nairobi road transfers
Itinerary
Two days combining a Lake Nakuru game drive with a Lake Naivasha overnight, boat ride and Crescent Island walk. The route leaves Nairobi for Nakuru, continues to Naivasha and returns to Nairobi after the lake activities.
Day 01 :
Nairobi to Lake Nakuru and Lake Naivasha
The private road safari leaves Nairobi and descends into the Great Rift Valley towards Lake Nakuru. The scheduled escarpment viewpoint stop introduces the valley landscape before the journey continues to Lake Nakuru National Park for the afternoon game drive.
The guide follows accessible circuits through the park’s woodland, grassland and lakeside viewing areas, stopping for wildlife and bird watching as opportunities arise. After the park outing, the vehicle travels south to Lake Naivasha for the safari’s overnight stay.
9 hours
Lunch + Dinner
Day 02 :
Lake Naivasha Boat Safari to Nairobi
The Lake Naivasha programme begins with the included boat safari, exploring the lake’s open water and papyrus-fringed shoreline with the boat guide. Viewing focuses on the lake environment and the wildlife and waterbirds encountered along the outing.
The included Crescent Island walk adds time on foot in the island’s open wildlife landscape. After completing both activities, the party returns to the Naivasha base for checkout and the private road journey back to Nairobi.
6 hours
Breakfast
Cost Details
What's Included
Private 4x4 safari vehicle and professional guide
One night full board accommodation at a Lake Naivasha lodge
Lake Nakuru National Park game drive
Lake Naivasha boat safari
All applicable national park and lake entry fees
Drinking water during game drives and boat safari
All road transfers as per itinerary
Crescent Island walk at Lake Naivasha
What's Not Included
International flights
Kenya electronic travel authorisation (eTA) fees, where applicable
Travel and medical insurance
Hell's Gate cycling (optional)
Tips and gratuities for guide and lodge staff
Alcoholic and premium beverages
Personal expenses such as laundry and souvenirs
Safari Questions
What is the route and how are the nights divided?
One night at Lake Naivasha; there is no Lake Nakuru overnight. The road safari starts and ends in Nairobi.
Is the road safari private?
Yes. The safari road vehicle and English-speaking guide are reserved for your party. Parks, visitor facilities and accommodation are also used by other visitors; this booking does not provide exclusive use of them.
Which scheduled experiences are included?
The Lake Nakuru game drive, Lake Naivasha boat safari, Crescent Island admission and walk, listed meals and applicable entry fees are included. The Naivasha activities take place on day two.
What happens on the final day?
Day two includes the boat safari and Crescent Island walk, followed by checkout and the road return to Nairobi. There is no day-two Nakuru game drive.
Which meals are included?
Lunch and dinner on day one; breakfast on day two. The written booking confirms the selected accommodation and meal arrangements.
Is the night spent overlooking the lake?
The night is in the Lake Naivasha area. The quotation names the property and room arrangement; a lake-facing room or private shoreline is not promised by the route itself.
Are wildlife sightings guaranteed?
No particular species, animal visit, hunt or close encounter is guaranteed. Guides follow the wildlife encountered, authorised routes and current park or operator instructions. At Lake Nakuru, flamingo concentrations also vary with conditions.
How are accommodation, vehicle and travel dates confirmed?
The quotation confirms the camps or lodges, room setup, private vehicle, travel dates, party and applicable price. Accommodation facilities and rates depend on the selected arrangement. Timed onward connections must be agreed against the actual road journey and drop-off arrangements.
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Erica Anderson
What an amazing tour: we saw an incredible number and variety of animals and got to learn so much from our fantastic guide Kelvin. He was very knowledgable and patient with us andWhat an amazing tour: we saw an incredible number and variety of animals and got to learn so much from our fantastic guide Kelvin. He was very knowledgable and patient with us and he made our experience unforgettable. Could not have asked for a better introduction to Kenya!…
Laura H
Very knowledgeable and friendly
michael graham
Kelvin met us at the airport, took us to our hotel and then picked us up next morning for a 5 day Safari through the Masai Mara. Brilliant experience! Kelvin is knowledgeable,Kelvin met us at the airport, took us to our hotel and then picked us up next morning for a 5 day Safari through the Masai Mara. Brilliant experience! Kelvin is knowledgeable, patient and great fun. Rustic Nature Tours are well organised and quick to respond from my very first enquiry. You won’t be disappointed.…
Peter M
Great experience! Kelvin is an excellent guide and is full of knowledge. He made sure our 3 experiences were to the max. I highly recommend Rustic Nature Tours and I recommendGreat experience! Kelvin is an excellent guide and is full of knowledge. He made sure our 3 experiences were to the max. I highly recommend Rustic Nature Tours and I recommend asking for Kelvin as your guide.…
Ruth
My husband and I completed a half-day Nairobi Park and Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage tour and the variety of wildlife was amazing: enormous dazzle of zebras cautiously drinking atMy husband and I completed a half-day Nairobi Park and Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage tour and the variety of wildlife was amazing: enormous dazzle of zebras cautiously drinking at the lake, three lions slinking past our vehicle as they hunted an impala, a huge crocodile incubating eggs, two white rhinos napping on the side of the road, and so much more. Our guide was happy to provide knowledgeable answers to all of our questions and was amazing at locating wildlife. I absolutely recommend this company.…
Michael G
Rustic Nature Tours were responsive from my very first contact and flexible with what we wanted to do and when. The Safari was excellent and accomodation/food spot on. If someoneRustic Nature Tours were responsive from my very first contact and flexible with what we wanted to do and when. The Safari was excellent and accomodation/food spot on. If someone says they had a better guide than Kelvin, they are making it up! He’s the MAN. We had a blast.…
Fernando Estaragues
It was a really good experience, it's totally recommended, the service of the office guys is good, they answer to you everytime and with a lot of enthusiasm.The truck was reallyIt was a really good experience, it's totally recommended, the service of the office guys is good, they answer to you everytime and with a lot of enthusiasm.The truck was really good with a lot of personalized service.The guide was the best one, fully recommended our guide, Kelvin Ndolo, he drive through all the safari to let us catch some good pictures, the service is really good with him, he was a nice person with a lot of experience, telling you about everything in Kenya in general, nice time with him, helping, giving advices, experienced man.He is el chingon!!In general we can say that we wouldn't be in a better tour and guide for the first experience in Kenya!…
Nicole S
We had a wonderful day exploring Nairobi and learning so much about the history of both the city and Kenya. This private tour was great value, offering pick-up directly from ourWe had a wonderful day exploring Nairobi and learning so much about the history of both the city and Kenya. This private tour was great value, offering pick-up directly from our hotel and a comfortable ride to each site.Our driver/guide, Denish, was fantastic! extremely safe, knowledgeable, and always ready to answer any questions we had. Every guide we met at the individual stops was equally kind and full of insights.Highlights of our day included a delicious lunch, visiting local community shops for souvenirs, and especially the museum and Kobe Tough! It was the perfect blend of culture, history, and city highlights. If you have a day in Nairobi, we highly recommend booking this tour!…
Marc-Antoine Ladouceur
I booked a four-day trip with Rustic Nature Tour (Safari tour) in Kenya at the very last minute, and they absolutely nailed it. They put together a beautiful itinerary, adapted toI booked a four-day trip with Rustic Nature Tour (Safari tour) in Kenya at the very last minute, and they absolutely nailed it. They put together a beautiful itinerary, adapted to my preferences, at a price that really surprised me, in a good way. My guide was fantastic, not just knowledgeable about wildlife but also about the socialBiophysical environmental, geomorphology and human stories behind the places we visited. Everything just flowed. I couldn’t be happier with the experience and highly recommend them to anyone looking for an authentic Kenyan adventure…
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Just completed a half-day Nairobi Park and Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage tour and the variety of wildlife was amazing: enormous dazzle of zebras cautiously drinking at the lake,Just completed a half-day Nairobi Park and Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage tour and the variety of wildlife was amazing: enormous dazzle of zebras cautiously drinking at the lake, three lions slinking past our vehicle as they hunted an impala, a huge crocodile incubating eggs, two white rhinos napping on the side of the road, and so much more. Our guide was happy to provide knowledgeable answers to all of our questions and was amazing at locating wildlife. I absolutely recommend this company.…
Katie Richards-Schuster
Kelvin and Rustic Nature Tours were the absolute best choice for the two day trips we did during our time in Nairobi. We could not have asked for a better experience. The tripsKelvin and Rustic Nature Tours were the absolute best choice for the two day trips we did during our time in Nairobi. We could not have asked for a better experience. The trips were completely seamless. We had terrific communication beforehand in preparation for the experiences, and we felt that all aspects were accounted for. Kelvin was absolutely exceptional as a guide. He was very knowledgeable about the animals, the local history, and the elements of the safari experience. His ability to navigate us to exactly the spots where we could see the most, be the closest, and truly experience all that Kenya has to offer.For the first-day experience, we traveled to Amboseli. People in our group really wanted to see elephants. And elephants we saw! Kelvin helped position the Land Cruiser so that we had multiple herds of elephants (including babies) walk in front of the vehicle, less than 10 feet away!! It was a memorable sight. We also saw lions, zebras, wildebeests, birds (of all kinds), giraffes, and so much more. Kelvin has a college degree in wildlife management, and he is both extraordinarily knowledgeable and professional in the trip. He answered our questions, provided information, and helped us experience the wildlife in the safest manner possible. I would definitely recommend taking the Land Cruiser over the Safari van. The roads in the park are bumpy, and the Land Cruiser ensured a safe, comfortable ride while also getting us into the perfect spot to see the animals. After 4 hours or so in the park, we headed to a beautiful lodge to eat. The food and experience at the lodge were wonderful. After that, we did another drive before leaving to head back to Nairobi. A long but unbelievable day!For the second experience, we headed to Nairobi National Park, then the Sheldrick Elephant Trust, Kobe Beads, lunch, and the Giraffe Center. Again, Kelvin was a masterful guide. In the park, he got us close to hippos, rhinos, zebras, giraffes, ostriches, and even a crocodile- among many other animals. He found the perfect spots and maneuvered the vehicle just right (and sometimes even off the beaten path) to make sure we saw the best views of the animals (again, we recommend the Land Cruiser for the best experience!). After talking with others who took different trips to Nairobi National Park, we realized how special our visit was. Many of them didn’t have Kelvin guiding them and, as a result, missed seeing all that we saw. We can’t emphasize enough how amazing Kelvin is. From there, Kelvin got us to the Elephant Sanctuary. He had the tickets already set, so all we needed to do was walk in, and then he got us to the perfect spot where we could be feet away from baby elephants, a baby rhino, and a baby zebra. Truly spectacular! After that, we visited a local bead factory that is a microenterprise supporting local women. We had a tour, learned about the beading process, and then had the opportunity to visit their shop (no hassling or pressure to buy- but we did get some beautiful items!). Then to a hidden garden for lunch at a local restaurant, and then finally to the giraffes. By the time we got to the giraffes, it was very busy, but again, Kelvin worked his magic to get us through the line quickly (we felt like VIPs!) and to the perfect spot to feed them. He clearly knows the staff, as he was able to get us pictures and even additional food to feed the animals. After a long day, he masterfully navigated traffic (which is no joke) to return us to the hotel.All in all, our time in Kenya would not have been the same without Kelvin and Rustic Nature Tours. We can’t recommend their tours any higher. You will not be disappointed!!!…
Brianna D
Our amazing guide Faith was right on time to pick us up at our hotel. We started the morning with a trip to Kobe Tough where we saw the bead making process. Then we headed to theOur amazing guide Faith was right on time to pick us up at our hotel. We started the morning with a trip to Kobe Tough where we saw the bead making process. Then we headed to the elephant orphanage where Faith knew the whole system and was able to get us up close spots in the “splash zone.” Next up was the giraffe center where we got up close to hand feed giraffes. Faith knew all of the giraffes by name and personality and even took photos on our camera for us. Afterwards we stopped for traditional Kenyan lunch (at your own expense) and we elected to do the Karen Blixen museum for the entrance fee as well. Since it was just me and my husband, Faith even drove us to the local mall before taking us back to the hotel. Overall it was a day well spent with memories to last a lifetime!…
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