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Lake Nakuru National Park

Lake Nakuru National Park

Rift Valley Region
4.6(987 reviews)

A shallow alkaline lake famous for its millions of pink flamingos and diverse bird species. The park is also a rhino sanctuary and offers excellent wildlife viewing in a compact area with beautiful scenery.

Highlights

Pink Flamingo Flocks
Rhino Sanctuary
Scenic Lake Views
Bird Paradise

Wildlife

Key Species

FlamingosWhite RhinosBlack RhinosLionsLeopardsBuffalosGiraffes

Bird Species

450+ species recorded

Best Time to Visit

Excellent: November, December, January, February, March, April
Good: May, June, October
Fair: July, August, September

Climate

Temperature:10°C - 26°C
Dry Seasons:June - September, January - March
Rainfall:965mm annually

Getting There

Drive Time:3 hours from Nairobi
Road Condition:Excellent

Quick Facts

Established:1961
Total Area:188 km²
Average Stay:1-2 days

Activities

Game Drives
Bird Watching
Photography
Rhino Tracking
Nature Walks

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