3 Days Lake Nakuru and Hell's Gate National Parks Safari from Kisumu
Start: Kisumu Finish: Kisumu
Duration: 2 Nights
Physical rating: Medium, Low
Special diets catered: Vegetarians, Vegans, Meat, Halal, Any other special dietary
Tour Operator: Great Horizon Trails
Group size: 4 - 49
Age range: 3-50
Tour operated in: English
Prices From: $520
Tour Overview
Driving to the shores of Lake Nakuru to be amazed at the millions of Flamingos and the Pelican birds. You'll then drive to the Rhino Sanctuary before proceeding to the vantage Baboon cliff to have a panoramic view of the lake with the beautiful Acacia Tree Forest which is the home to the Leopards and Cheetahs. We proceed with Hell's Gate National Park which is famous for its natural hot Geysers, Eagle and Vulture breeding grounds. Apart from the authentic game drive, visitors have the choice of walking.
Highlights
Authentic game drive in Hells' Gate and a choice of walking, cycling and rock climbing at an extra cost.- Enjoy an extensive pre-breakfast game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park
- Amaze at the millions of Flamingos and the Pelican birds
- Spectacular views include Fischer's tower formerly a volcano's plug, the central tower and Njorowa gorges
Places You'll See
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Cities & Attractions:
Rothschild Giraffe in lake Nakuru
Muhoroni Sugarcane Farms
Lake Naivasha Bird-life
Scenes in Lake Nakuru National park
White Rhinoceros at the Shores of Lake Nakuru
Cycling in Hells Gate National park
Fischers Towers at Hells gate National park
climbing the Gorges in Hells gate National park
game viewing in the Park
Itinerary
Day 1
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Kisumu —Lake Nakuru National Park
Location: Kisumu, Kisumu, Ahero, Ahero, Awasi Town, Awasi Town, Muhoroni, Muhoroni, Londiani Junction, Londiani Junction, Nakuru, Nakuru, Lake Nakuru National park, Lake Nakuru National park
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: City Max budget Hotel or similar
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Depart Kisumu after an early breakfast through Kericho the green land of the vast tea plantation and the valleys to the exotic Lake Nakuru National Park located in the Great Rift Valley. Drive further to the park for lunch at the Lodge/ budget hotel followed by extensive evening game drive. This drive will take you to the shores of the lake to amaze at the millions of Flamingos and the Pelican birds. You'll then drive to the Rhino Sanctuary before proceeding to the vantage Baboon cliff to have a panoramic view of the lake with the beautiful Acacia Tree Forest which is the home to the Leopards and Cheetahs. Dinner and Overnight at the Budget accommodation.
Day 2
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Lake Nakuru National Park — Naivasha Hells' Gate National Park
Location: Lake Nakuru National park, Lake Nakuru National park, Nakuru, Nakuru, Gilgil, Naivasha Town, Fischers Tower, Lake Naivasha, Naivasha Town
Accommodation: Hotel, Similar Budget
Accommodation Name: Taphe Guest House or Similar
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Depart after breakfast for Lake Naivasha with picnic lunch boxes. On arrival, we embark on a game drive in Hell's Gate National Park which is famous for its natural hot Geysers, Eagle and Vulture breeding grounds. Apart from the authentic game drive, visitors have the choice of walking, cycling and rock climbing at an extra cost. While you are at the park the special features and the spectacular views include Fischer's tower formerly a volcano's plug, the central tower and Njorowa gorges. There are also two extinct volcanos: Olkaria and Honley's are worth a trip. There are natural steam vents rising from cracks in the volcanic rock and the cooled molten lava known as obsidian. There is lots of the plains game like Coke's Hartebeests, Buffaloes, Maasai Giraffes, Elands, Lions, Leopards and some Cheetahs. The Cat Family is not well represented.
Day 3
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Naivasha — Kericho — Kisumu
Location: Naivasha, Gilgil, Nakuru, Mau Summit, Londiani Junction, Kericho, Awasi Town, Ahero Irrig Sche., Kisumu City
Accommodation: N/A
Accommodation Name: N/A
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
After breakfast, depart from the accommodation and drive to Kisumu through Nakuru town to reach Kericho hotel for lunch. Kericho is a Tea country which has positioned Kenya to be the world third largest Tea producer after India and Sri Lanka. There are beautiful rolling hills carpeted in neat, bright green tea bushes as far as you can see. The climate here is perfect for Tea with rain falling almost every afternoon. Kericho was named after Ole Kericho, a Maasai Chief who was killed in the battle by the Gusii in the 19th Century. After lunch, enjoy an optional tea plantation guided walk at an extra cost then proceed to Kisumu arriving in the evening to end your tour.
What's Included
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Meals – Full Board
Breakfast x1, Lunch x2, Dinner x1
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Return Transport in a customised safari vehicle with open top for game viewing
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Local Taxes
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Accommodation
In a budget hotel
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Airport Transfers at Destination
One way complimentary Airport transfer preferably upon arrival
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Fully Guided
With an experienced professional driver guide
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1 bottle of Mineral Water per person per day
500ml bottled water
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Game Drives on Safari
Extensive game runs
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Entrance Fees
All applicable park entrance fee
What's Not Included
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Country Entry Visas
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Drinks with Meals
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International Travel
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Tipping and Gratuities
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Airport Transfers at Destination
Additional transfers can be arranged at an extra cost
Optional Extras
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Extra cost for transport and game drive in a 4X4WD land cruiser
US$75 Per Person applicable for use of 4x4WD Safari Jeep / Land Cruiser
Book with Confidence
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Low Deposit
Great Horizon Trails requires a deposit of 20% to secure a place on this tour, and the final balance is not due till 15 days before departure..
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Secure payments
All payments to TourHub are deposited into an externally regulated Trust account.
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