Great Rift Valley, Nakuru County, 160km NW of Nairobi
Lake Nakuru
Kenya's pink flamingo lake and premier rhino sanctuary in the Great Rift Valley.
Overview
About Lake Nakuru
Lake Nakuru National Park is one of Kenya's most spectacular wildlife havens, nestled in the floor of the Great Rift Valley just 160km from Nairobi. Famous for its vast flocks of pink flamingos that turn the shallow alkaline lake pink, the park is also home to over 450 bird species. Beyond birds, it is Kenya's first rhino sanctuary with over 100 endangered black and white rhinos, plus rare Rothschild's giraffes and tree-climbing lions. From the panoramic views at Baboon Cliff to the acacia forests and Makalia Waterfalls, this compact park offers guaranteed wildlife sightings and breathtaking scenery, perfect for a day trip from Nairobi or as part of your Big 5 safari with Tayari Africa.
Best time to go
Nov-April [peak birding] Jun-Mar[dry season]
Lake Nakuru is the best place in Kenya to see rhinos up close, plus thousands of flamingos, rare Rothschild giraffes, and tree-climbing lions all in one compact park just 3 hours from Nairobi.
Highlights
What stands out in Lake Nakuru
Highlights
- -Thousands of pink flamingos painting the lake pink
- -White rhino grazing
- -climbing lion
- -Three giraffes
Things to do
- Game Drives, Bird Watching, Rhino Tracking, Baboon Cliff Viewpoint, Makalia Falls Visit, Lake Shore Walking
Gallery
Lake Nakuru in pictures
Plan a trip to Lake Nakuru
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