Flamingos, both lesser and greater, come to the shores of Lake Nakuru National Park to eat the cyanobacteria that live in the alkaline water. The park is one of the most popular tourist spots in Africa. It has been named a UNESCO World Heritage Site because it is an important place for many bird species to nest and rest.

At certain times of the year, there may be as many as two million flamingos around the Lake, making a big pink band. One of the largest groups of Black Rhinos in the world lives in the Park. There are also many White Rhinos living there. It is also one of the best places in Kenya to see Leopards and a safe haven for the rare Rothschild Giraffe.

How to Get There

There is a park called Lake Nakuru in the middle of Kenya, about 150 km (87 miles) northwest of Nairobi in the Rift Valley Province. The car is going to follow the main A104 road. It’s 4 km (2.4 miles) from Nakuru town to the main entry gate. The Nderit Gate is how tourists coming from the Masai Mara will get into Lake Nakuru National Park.

Airport: The Naishi Airstrip is the only way to get to Lake Nakuru National Park.

Things to do and see in Lake Nakuru National Park

The million or so Greater and Lesser Flamingos that meet at the lake are the main draw.
The Park is one of the few places in Kenya where you are sure to see Rhinos, which are very rare.
Taking a walk through Africa’s largest Euphorbia forest
There are over 450 different kinds of birds at the Lake, which makes it a great place for birdwatchers.
56 kinds of mammal
Things to do in Lake Nakuru National Park – Going on a game drive is the best way to see Lake Nakuru National Park. When you do this, it’s best to be with a knowledgeable guide, since the birds are the main draw in this Park.

What It Was Like

Most people who visit the park do so on safaris that take them on organized game drives. To get this close to a White Rhino, you can only get to this park in Kenya. You might even be able to get a picture of them with birds on the lake in the background. There are up to two million Greater and Lesser Flamingos in Lake Nakuru, which is a sight that every bird lover must see. The lake is also home to many other water birds, including pelicans, herons, and storks.

The Park is one of the best places in Kenya to see Leopards. It is also one of the best places in Kenya to see the Big Five animals. Leopards are hard to spot, so you might not see one, but you might see one relaxing on a branch. Also, the Park is a safe place for the rare Rothschild Giraffe.

Places to stay near Lake Nakuru

Sarova Lion Hill: The Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge is on a hill with a view of Lake Nakuru. There are rooms that look like chalets and are comfortably equipped. People who visit the National Park can go on guided game drives or look for some of the more than 400 kinds of birds that live there.

The weather

The weather in Lake Nakuru National Park is average, but it can get hot and sticky. It doesn’t get as hot as Amboseli or other places in Kenya. March through May and October through December are the two main wet times in the area. Most of the time, it rains short, heavy showers in the early afternoon. Other than that, the weather is usually nice.