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

7 Days/ 6 nights Group Road Safari to Nairobi City, Aberdares National Park, Lake Nakuru- Congreve Conservancy, Lake Naivasha.
12-day safari that takes you on the road in 4x4 safari vehicles from Nairobi, the only city with a national park in the suburbs, to Tsavo East National Park one of the oldest and largest park in Kenya at 13,747 square kilometers, known for its mane-less lions, big herds of red dust-covered elephants, and cheetah, these two nights stay takes you for another drive into Amboseli National Park crowned by Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa's highest peak, and one of Kenya's most popular parks.

Bird Watching

7 Days/ 6 nights Group Road Safari to Nairobi City, Aberdares National Park, Lake Nakuru- Congreve Conservancy, Lake Naivasha.
12-day safari that takes you on the road in 4x4 safari vehicles from Nairobi, the only city with a national park in the suburbs, to Tsavo East National Park one of the oldest and largest park in Kenya at 13,747 square kilometers, known for its mane-less lions, big herds of red dust-covered elephants, and cheetah, these two nights stay takes you for another drive into Amboseli National Park crowned by Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa's highest peak, and one of Kenya's most popular parks.

Bush Breakfast

7 Days/ 6 nights Group Road Safari to Nairobi City, Aberdares National Park, Lake Nakuru- Congreve Conservancy, Lake Naivasha.
12-day safari that takes you on the road in 4x4 safari vehicles from Nairobi, the only city with a national park in the suburbs, to Tsavo East National Park one of the oldest and largest park in Kenya at 13,747 square kilometers, known for its mane-less lions, big herds of red dust-covered elephants, and cheetah, these two nights stay takes you for another drive into Amboseli National Park crowned by Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa's highest peak, and one of Kenya's most popular parks.

Bush Dinner

7 Days/ 6 nights Group Road Safari to Nairobi City, Aberdares National Park, Lake Nakuru- Congreve Conservancy, Lake Naivasha.
12-day safari that takes you on the road in 4x4 safari vehicles from Nairobi, the only city with a national park in the suburbs, to Tsavo East National Park one of the oldest and largest park in Kenya at 13,747 square kilometers, known for its mane-less lions, big herds of red dust-covered elephants, and cheetah, these two nights stay takes you for another drive into Amboseli National Park crowned by Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa's highest peak, and one of Kenya's most popular parks.

Bush Lunch

7 Days/ 6 nights Group Road Safari to Nairobi City, Aberdares National Park, Lake Nakuru- Congreve Conservancy, Lake Naivasha.
12-day safari that takes you on the road in 4x4 safari vehicles from Nairobi, the only city with a national park in the suburbs, to Tsavo East National Park one of the oldest and largest park in Kenya at 13,747 square kilometers, known for its mane-less lions, big herds of red dust-covered elephants, and cheetah, these two nights stay takes you for another drive into Amboseli National Park crowned by Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa's highest peak, and one of Kenya's most popular parks.

Cultural Tour

12-day safari that takes you on the road in 4x4 safari vehicles from Nairobi, the only city with a national park in the suburbs, to Tsavo East National Park one of the oldest and largest park in Kenya at 13,747 square kilometers, known for its mane-less lions, big herds of red dust-covered elephants, and cheetah, these two nights stay takes you for another drive into Amboseli National Park crowned by Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa's highest peak, and one of Kenya's most popular parks.

Game Drive

7 Days/ 6 nights Group Road Safari to Nairobi City, Aberdares National Park, Lake Nakuru- Congreve Conservancy, Lake Naivasha.
12-day safari that takes you on the road in 4x4 safari vehicles from Nairobi, the only city with a national park in the suburbs, to Tsavo East National Park one of the oldest and largest park in Kenya at 13,747 square kilometers, known for its mane-less lions, big herds of red dust-covered elephants, and cheetah, these two nights stay takes you for another drive into Amboseli National Park crowned by Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa's highest peak, and one of Kenya's most popular parks.

Guided Walking Safaris

7 Days/ 6 nights Group Road Safari to Nairobi City, Aberdares National Park, Lake Nakuru- Congreve Conservancy, Lake Naivasha.

Horseback Riding

7 Days/ 6 nights Group Road Safari to Nairobi City, Aberdares National Park, Lake Nakuru- Congreve Conservancy, Lake Naivasha.

Hot Air-Balloon Safari

12-day safari that takes you on the road in 4x4 safari vehicles from Nairobi, the only city with a national park in the suburbs, to Tsavo East National Park one of the oldest and largest park in Kenya at 13,747 square kilometers, known for its mane-less lions, big herds of red dust-covered elephants, and cheetah, these two nights stay takes you for another drive into Amboseli National Park crowned by Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa's highest peak, and one of Kenya's most popular parks.

Night Game Drive

Photographic Safaris

7 Days/ 6 nights Group Road Safari to Nairobi City, Aberdares National Park, Lake Nakuru- Congreve Conservancy, Lake Naivasha.
12-day safari that takes you on the road in 4x4 safari vehicles from Nairobi, the only city with a national park in the suburbs, to Tsavo East National Park one of the oldest and largest park in Kenya at 13,747 square kilometers, known for its mane-less lions, big herds of red dust-covered elephants, and cheetah, these two nights stay takes you for another drive into Amboseli National Park crowned by Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa's highest peak, and one of Kenya's most popular parks.

The Great Wildebeest Migration

12-day safari that takes you on the road in 4x4 safari vehicles from Nairobi, the only city with a national park in the suburbs, to Tsavo East National Park one of the oldest and largest park in Kenya at 13,747 square kilometers, known for its mane-less lions, big herds of red dust-covered elephants, and cheetah, these two nights stay takes you for another drive into Amboseli National Park crowned by Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa's highest peak, and one of Kenya's most popular parks.