Lake Nakuru, Masai Mara
4 Days Lake Nakuru & Masai Mara Safari
Rhinos and birdlife at Lake Nakuru, then the endless plains of the Masai Mara — two classic parks in four days.
Lake Nakuru
Rhinos, birds and a soda lake
- CountryKenya
- Best timeAll year; birdlife is best in the dry seasons
- WildlifeBlack and white rhino, Rothschild's giraffe, buffalo, leopard
Lake Nakuru National Park is a rhino sanctuary protecting both black and white rhino, and a haven for Rothschild's giraffe, buffalo and leopard. The shallow soda lake can attract huge flocks of flamingos, though numbers vary with water levels.
Don't miss
- Rhino sanctuary
- Baboon Cliff viewpoint
- Birdwatching around the lake
Wildlife you may see
Black and white rhino Rothschild's giraffe buffalo leopard flamingos and 400+ bird species
Getting there: About 2.5–3 hours by road from Nairobi.
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