2-Day Lake Elementaita Safari: Pink Flamingos & Game Drive

Two days watching pink flamingos and tree-climbing lions on a single lake

A 2-day safari from Nairobi to Lake Elementaita National Park with a professional English-speaking guide, featuring a game drive through Soysambu Conservancy and a morning birdwatching session at the lake. The tour includes pickup and drop-off from Nairobi, one night at Sentrim Elementaita Lodge or similar, lunch, dinner, breakfast, and bottled water. Minimum age is 12. Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, pregnancy, or poor cardiovascular health.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1: Nairobi to Lake Elementaita Safari

• Pick up at 7:00 AM
• Drive 3 hours to Lake Elementaita
• Settle in and relax
• Have lunch
• Afternoon game drive in Soysambu Conservancy
• Dinner and overnight stay

Day 2: Lake Elementaita to Nairobi Return

• Breakfast
• Morning game drive and birdwatching
• Check out
• Drive back to Nairobi

The experience

How do you see 400 bird species and tree-climbing lions in a single trip without spending four days on the road? You start early (pickup is at 7:00 AM from Nairobi), and drive three hours to Lake Elementaita, arriving mid-morning with time to settle in and have lunch before the afternoon game drive. Soysambu Conservancy, which borders the lake, holds one of Kenya's highest densities of wildlife: giraffes, buffaloes, leopards, and the birds that line the shoreline. The lake itself is famous for its pink flamingos, which you'll see up close during the morning birdwatching session on day two.

The second day starts after breakfast with another game drive and birdwatching at the lake before you check out and head back to Nairobi. A professional guide leads both drives and the birdwatching, pointing out the species and the animals as they appear. You spend one night at Sentrim Elementaita Lodge or a similar property. Meals (lunch on arrival, dinner, and breakfast before departure) are included, along with bottled water throughout.

What’s included

• Pickup and drop-off from Nairobi.
• professional English-speaking guide.
• afternoon game drive on day one and morning game drive plus birdwatching session on day two.
• one night at Sentrim Elementaita Lodge or similar.
• lunch, dinner, and breakfast.
• bottled water.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 07:00

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AgesAdult (12 and older) · Under 12: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 14 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Gracepatt Ecotours Kenya

Is this one for you?Book this if you want real-time bird identification from an English-speaking guide in a shared group setting.

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Top questions

What birds will I actually see at Lake Elementaita?

The lake and Soysambu Conservancy together host over 400 bird species. Pink flamingos are the most visible, gathering on the water in large numbers, but you'll also see weavers, eagles, herons, and many others along the shoreline during the morning birdwatching session on day two.

How much driving is there on this safari?

The drive from Nairobi to Lake Elementaita takes three hours each way. Once at the lake, the game drives through Soysambu Conservancy happen in the afternoon of day one and the morning of day two. The exact duration of each drive depends on wildlife sightings and your guide's route.

What animals besides birds will I see in Soysambu Conservancy?

Soysambu Conservancy is home to giraffes, buffaloes, leopards, and tree-climbing lions. The conservancy has one of Kenya's highest densities of game, so sightings are common, though wildlife viewing is never guaranteed on any given day.

Is the lodge comfortable, and what's included for meals?

You stay at Sentrim Elementaita Lodge or a similar property. Lunch is provided on arrival day, dinner that evening, and breakfast before you depart on day two. Bottled water is included throughout. Alcoholic and soft drinks are available for purchase.

Can I book this tour if I have mobility concerns?

The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels. However, it is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries or poor cardiovascular health, as the game drives involve travel over uneven terrain. Discuss any specific concerns with the operator before booking.