Lake Nakuru in Kenia is a destination that Once in a Lifetime plans for travellers with a lifelong wish, with a focus on uniqueness and careful preparation. As a Swiss travel agency with video consultation, Once in a Lifetime takes time for trips that happen only once. With the planner, you record the wish, and the joint preparation follows in the video call.
Updated: 7 August 2026.
Why this trip
Pink stripes on the horizon that turn out to be flamingos as you come closer: Lake Nakuru in Kenya is a soda lake whose shores in good times are lined with thousands of these birds. Beside them, rhinos and Rothschild giraffes live in the park, and that makes the place a destination for safari travellers with a sense for the special. In Lake Nakuru National Park the game drive routes are manageable, so that you see a lot in one day. The Makalia Falls Viewpoint shows a waterfall that forms a contrast to the lake.
The Soysambu Conservancy on the other side allows drives away from the park roads. July to October is considered the best travel season. As accommodation, the Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge in the park and the Lillypond Eco Tented Camp come into question. Masai Mara, Samburu and Amboseli are the neighbouring destinations with which the lake can be combined into a larger Kenya trip.
For a lifelong wish of a safari, it makes sense to plan the lake as the calmer part of the trip, after the expanse of the Mara. Once in a Lifetime arranges the stops in the video call and asks what is more important to you.
Places and experiences
The catalogue for Lake Nakuru is large, and in the video call you clarify which places come closest to your wish.
Wildlife Clubs of Kenya (WCK) Nakuru, Experience
Lake Nakuru National Park, Experience
LAKE NAKURU NATIONAL PARK OFFICES, Experience
| Place |
|---|
| Wildlife Clubs of Kenya (WCK) Nakuru |
| Lake Nakuru National Park |
| LAKE NAKURU NATIONAL PARK OFFICES |
Getting there
Once in a Lifetime prepares the journey from Zurich or Basel-Mulhouse with care, so that nothing dims the moment.
Frequently asked questions
What sets Once in a Lifetime apart?
Once in a Lifetime plans trips for lifelong wishes with a focus on uniqueness and careful preparation. We plan Lake Nakuru by video call with plenty of lead time according to your occasion.
Which places are part of the programme in Lake Nakuru?
For Lake Nakuru, Lake Nakuru National Park, LAKE NAKURU NATIONAL PARK OFFICES and Soysambu Conservancy are on file, and Once in a Lifetime asks what is indispensable for you.
Who is a dream trip to Lake Nakuru suitable for?
For travellers with a lifelong wish or a special occasion who want to prepare a trip well in advance and with care.
Which accommodations are listed for Lake Nakuru in the catalogue?
Accommodation on file in Lake Nakuru includes Mbweha Camp, Flamingo Hill Tented Camp- Booking Office and Lake Nakuru Lodge, for example, and Once in a Lifetime checks it with you with care.
Which destinations in Kenia work well together?
Besides Lake Nakuru, Amboseli, Masai Mara and Samburu come into question if time and occasion allow.
Can I adapt the trip?
Yes. We tailor occasion, duration, stops and pace to your wish. In a video call we discuss what the trip means to you and how that should show in the schedule.
How much does a trip to Lake Nakuru cost?
The price depends on the dates, the accommodation and the length of the trip. We do not quote flat prices, but prepare an individual offer after you have filled in the planner.
How does the consultation work?
The consultation takes place by video call. After the planner you receive a reply from us within one working day.
How do I start planning?
You fill in the planner and state dates, budget and wishes. We get back to you by video call within one working day.
Plan your trip
Describe in the planner which wish you would like to fulfil.
Fill in the planner
reply within one working day by video call
Once in a Lifetime
Plan your journey step by step: travel dates, travellers and personal preferences, tailored to your destination.
Plan your own journeyAccommodation in the catalogue
Mbweha Camp, Accommodation
Flamingo Hill Tented Camp- Booking Office, Accommodation
Lake Nakuru Lodge, Accommodation
Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge, Accommodation
Lillypond.safari.eco.tented.camp, Accommodation
Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge: Kenya Safari Lodge in Lake Nakuru National Park, Accommodation
| Accommodation | Rating |
|---|---|
| Mbweha Camp | 4.5 |
| Flamingo Hill Tented Camp- Booking Office | 4.5 |
| Lake Nakuru Lodge | 4.4 |
| Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge | 4.6 |
| Lillypond.safari.eco.tented.camp | 4.4 |
| Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge: Kenya Safari Lodge in Lake Nakuru National Park | 4.6 |
Nearby destinations
These destinations in Kenia come into consideration as a complement.
More destinations for Once in a Lifetime
destinations in the catalogue of Once in a Lifetime: Masai Mara, Samburu, Tsavo.
Gallery
- Lake Nakuru National Park, Experience
- LAKE NAKURU NATIONAL PARK OFFICES, Experience
Soysambu Conservancy, Experience
Soysambu Conservancy Main Gate, Experience- Wildlife Clubs of Kenya (WCK) Nakuru, Experience
Makalia Falls Viewpoint, Experience- Mbweha Camp, Accommodation
- Flamingo Hill Tented Camp- Booking Office, Accommodation
Updated: 7 August 2026.