2 Days 1 Night Lake Elementaita Safari

Discover the untamed splendor of Kenya’s Lake Elementaita on this remarkable overnight safari from Nairobi. Soysambu Conservancy encompasses 48,000 acres of essential land inside the Lake Elmenteita Landscape in Kenya’s Central Rift Valley, situated at an elevation of 1,675 meters (5,500 feet). It is located 130 kilometers northwest of Nairobi and 25 kilometers southeast of Nakuru.

Experience a diverse range of wildlife, including mammals, avifauna, and diminutive species inside the 48,000 acres that encompass Africa’s Big Four (leopards, rhinoceroses, buffalo, and lions). Additional creatures comprise Rothschild’s giraffe, Elands, Buffaloes, Common Zebras, Impalas, Reedbuck, bushbuck, and Colobus monkeys. Carnivores include lions, leopards, hyenas, and jackals.

Lake Elementaita hosts a diverse array of avian species, including flamingos, ducks, geese, spikes, cormorants, kingfishers, Montane white-eye, Northern puffback, Pallid harrier, Red-capped lark, pelicans, Rufous-throated wryneck, Long-tailed widowbird, Maccoa duck, Rüppell’s vulture, Rüppell’s robin-chat, Schalow’s wheatear, Shining sunbird, Slender-billed greenbul, among others.

Your brief Lake Elementaita safari involves a daily wildlife drive or nature walk, in addition to exquisite Kenyan cuisine. Optional spectacular sundowners can be arranged upon request for an additional fee.

During this Lake Elementaita Safari, you may select from a hotel, resort, safari lodge, or camp, each providing a distinct Kenyan safari experience. These comprise Lake Elementaita Serena Camp, Pelican Lodge, Sentrim Elementaita Lodge, Elementaita Country Lodge, Sunbird Lodge, Sleeping Warrior Lodge, Flamingo Camp & Cottages, Oasis Eco Camp, Eagles Point Camp, View Point Lodge, and Jacaranda Lake Elementaita Lodge, among others.

All lodges and camps provide guided game drives, inclusive of all meals, mineral water during the drives, and transports between Nairobi and the lodge or camp. The tour rates also encompass a tourism levy and Value Added Tax.

This well crafted itinerary is an ideal method to discover Lake Elementaita during a brief excursion. Experience an indelible safari expedition – merely a few hours from Nairobi!

Thing to do around Lake Elementaita

• Birdwatching: More than 400 avian species, including flamingos, ducks, geese, herons, cormorants, and kingfishers, can be observed during birdwatching excursions.
• The Sleeping Warrior is a replica of the sleeping Delamere, and notably, the peak resembles his nose when viewed from afar.
• Camping beneath the stars: Numerous camps provide optimal locations for anyone seeking relaxation and a restful night’s sleep outdoors.
• Kikopey Hot Springs is believed to be an ancient transit point associated with historical ivory and slave trades.
• Soysambu Conservancy The Game Drive features Elephants, Colobus Monkeys, Giraffes, Buffalo, and, if fortunate, a Leopard.
• Equestrian Activities: Certain camps provide horseback riding opportunities tailored to various skill levels, ranging from novices to seasoned riders.
• Kariandusi Prehistoric Site is one of the earliest identified Lower Paleolithic sites in East Africa.
• The Ugali Hills provide excellent hiking trails and feature severe ascents. It is adjacent to Sleeping Warrior.
• Hiking and environmental excursions in the hills encircling Lake Elementaita and the acacia woodland