Visit Lake Nakuru National Park to see rhinos, flamingos and lovely scenery. Here is why it is a must-visit stop in Kenya.
Lake Nakuru National Park is a small park, but it is packed with wildlife. It is in the Rift Valley, a few hours from Nairobi, so it fits well into many safari plans.
What you can see
The park is known for its rhinos, both white and black. You can also see lions, leopards, buffalo, Rothschild’s giraffes, waterbucks and many monkeys and baboons.
The flamingos
The lake is famous for flamingos, which can turn the shore pink. Their numbers change from year to year depending on the water level and food in the lake, so we cannot promise the same view every time. Even without flamingos, the park has plenty of birds, such as pelicans and eagles.
Don’t miss the viewpoints
Baboon Cliff and Lion Hill give you great views of the lake. Remember to carry your camera and a light jacket, as it can get cool in the morning.
How to visit
Lake Nakuru is part of our 7 Days Kenya Discovery Tour, where you also see other big parks. You can also find it in our guide to Lake Nakuru National Park.
For park news and rules, visit the Kenya Wildlife Service page. You can also read about the park on Wikipedia. Interested in birds? See our post on bird watching in Kenya.