Lake Nakuru National Park

How to get to Lake Nakuru

Lake Nakuru was the setting for the scenic movie Out of Africa.

Lake Nakuru is situated close to Nakuru town, a mere 150km from Nairobi.

A road trip from Nairobi to Nakuru will take around 3 hours. Lake Nakuru is close to Maasai Mara and Lake Bogoria. You can tour both.

When to Visit Lake Nakuru National Park 

People visit Lake Nakuru National Park throughout the year, but the dry season between June and December and January and March are exciting.

When it is dry, animals gather around the lake to drink. You can’t miss them.

In January and February, thousands of flamingos congregate at Lake Nakuru. Flamingo numbers are not as high for the rest of the year.

What to wear to Lake Nakuru

The general rule is lightweight clothing for comfort and because of the warm weather at Lake Nakuru. Wear light but comfortable footwear. Sunscreen and insect repellant will protect your skin.

A rain jacket will keep you dry in case of rain. Dresses, skirts, pants, shorts, and T-shirts should come in breathable fabric.

Carry hiking shoes, a hat, and swimwear.

Lake Nakuru National Park Attractions

• The tall, graceful flamingoes of Lake Nakuru are the highlight. They crowd the shores of the soda lake.
• Makalia falls lies at the edge of Lake Nakuru National Park. The water drops 10 meters into a plunge pool.
• Go up Lion Hill, Honey Moon Hill, or Enasoit Hill for beautiful scenery.
• Lake Nakuru National Park hosts a large population of endemic birds. Between November and April, migratory birds descend on Lake Nakuru National Park. The birds paint the lake pink, blue, and white. Flamingo numbers are highest in January and February.
• Find larger mammals like the endangered rhino, waterbuck, lions, hyenas, leopards, Thompson’s gazelle, hippos, zebras, baboon, three species of monkey, and cheetahs.
• Baboon Cliff is a must-visit. Experience panoramic views of the Park from this vantage point. Don’t get too close to the baboons.
• If you are here at the end of the long rains, go to Makalia Falls and enjoy the range of wildlife gathering to drink.
• Morning and afternoon game drives at Lake Nakuru allow you to spot four of the big five. Only elephants are missing. These are some of the few white elephants in their natural habitat.

Lake Nakuru Safari Tour Packages

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