Lake Nakuru National Park
Lake National National Park : close to Nakuru town, the park was established in 1961. Additionally, it is arguably the most renowned among Kenya’s Rift Valley lakes and one of the best known African parks in the entire world. It is also famous for its huge flocks of flamingos that enjoy the alkaline waters of this shallow soda lake. Besides flamingos, the park is also home to white rhinos, warthog, giraffe, hippo, ostrich, etc. lion. The park covers the lake and a land strip around the northern, eastern and western shores, whereas southward the grounds extend farther to Makalia Falls, which define the south limit.
Attractions in Lake Nakuru National Park
- Flamingo: (Greater and Lesser) and other water birds including a variety of terrestrial birds numbering about 450 species in total.
- Mammals: 56 different species including white rhinos, waterbuck etc.
- View-points: Lion hill, Baboon cliff and Out of Africa
- Hills: Enasoit, Honeymoon, Lion hill ridge and more
- Unique vegetation: About 550 different plant species including the unique and biggest euphorbia forest in Africa, Picturesque landscape and yellow acacia woodlands.
How to get to Lake Nakuru National Park
Roads
The Park generally has a tarmac road connection with Nairobi, a distance of 156 km North West of Nairobi on the main A104 road. However, the most commonly used route into the park is via the main gate, 4 km from Nakuru Town Centre. It is also possible to enter the park from the main Nairobi Nakuru road at Lanet Gate. Besides, the Nderit Gate is used by people accessing the park from Masai Mara or Elementaita.
Airstrips
The Naishi airstrip services the park for tourism and KWS activities.
Park gates
The Park has three gates, Main Gate and Lanet Gate that link the park with the Nairobi-Nakuru highway and the less used Nderit Gate.
Accommodation
Luxury
- Lake Nakuru Lodge
- Flamingo Hill Tented Camp
Mid-range
- Cool Rivers Hotel
- Hotel Waterbuck
Budget
- Sleepway Cottages
- Guest Resort
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