Lake Nakuru National Park
Location: Nakuru County, Kenya
Area: 45 km²
Overview
Northwest of Nairobi, approx. 140km (90miles) in the Nakuru District of the Rift Valley Province. “A beautiful wildlife haven” on the floor of the Great Rift Valley, surrounded by wooded and bushy grassland, lies the beautiful Lake Nakuru National Park.
The wide ecological diversity and varied habitats that range from Lake Nakuru itself to the surrounding escarpment and picturesque ridges can be enjoyed by visitors. The park is ideal for bird watching, hiking, picnic, and game viewing drives. Accessible by road via main gate 4km from Nakuru town center, or the main Nairobi/Nakuru road at Lanet gate.
The Nderit Gate is accessible from the Maasai Mara or Elementaita. Accessible by air via the Naishi airstrip for both tourist and KWS activities. Lanet and Nderit gates are located on the larger eastern side of the park, whilst the Main gate is located on the northwestern side.
The Uniqueness of this Park
- Frequented by the (Greater and Lesser) Flamingo, other water birds include a variety of terrestrial birds numbering 450species. 56 different species including the white rhinos and waterbuck.
- The viewing points include Lion Hill, Baboon Cliff, and Out of Africa.
- Makalia Waterfall, and the unique vegetation of approx. 550 different plant species, including the unique and biggest euphorbia forest in Africa, picturesque landscape, and yellow acacia woodlands
- Cycle with rhino event yearly in September.
- One of the saline lakes of the lake system lies in the Great Rift Valley of eastern Africa.
Accommodation Options
- Sarova Lion Hills Lodge
- The Cliff Hotel
- Mbweha Camp
Activities at the Destination
Hyrax Hill Prehistoric Site, Camping & Game Viewing Drives.
African Sundowner
Bird Watching
Bush Breakfast
Bush Dinner
Bush Lunch
Cultural Tour
Game Drive
Guided Walking Safaris
Horseback Riding
Hot Air-Balloon Safari
Night Game Drive
Photographic Safaris
The Great Wildebeest Migration