Lake Nakuru National Park
Lake Nakuru National Park is located north-west of Nairobi about 164Km from Nairobi, a 2 hours drive from Nairobi central business district and 2km north of Nakuru town.
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Lake Nakuru National Park
The ecosystem consists of the lake, enclosed by mostly wooded and bushy grasslands. The National park is home to Flamingos (Greater and Lesser) and other water birds being the main touristic attraction to the area. There are other species of wild animals that are found in the area including the white rhino, buffaloes and a variety of bird species that are found in the park; more than 450 species.
The park is also one of the best destinations in Kenya to spot leopards and the white rhinos. It is also a successful sanctuary for rhinos and Rothschild giraffes and, with over 50 more mammal species for you to explore.
The park is dominated by a gentle rolling ground with open shrubs and woodlands, habitual of the dry rift valley flora. Twenty-seven percent of the national park is covered by Lake Nakuru waters. In addition, the lake is inhabited by water mammals mostly hippopotamus. The lake was established as a National Park in 1961 and expanded over the years to 188 km2 to provide a perimeter buffer zone to safeguard the lake from encroachment by settlements and to minimize the impacts of urban and agricultural development in the immediate catchment.
The climate surrounding the lake ranges from cool to hot and humid, sometimes its referred to as dry sub-humid to semi-arid, which means it’s not too dry, too wet and, or too hot or cold. The climate in this region is really beautiful; you will feel relaxed and cool.
Accommodation in Lake Nakuru National Park comprises of Luxury lodges and Camps, Mid lodges and budget campsite that will offer you the best stay while you are visiting the park
Gates to Lake Nakuru National Park
- The Main Gate.
- Lanet Gate.
- Nderit Gate
Activities
- Game viewing
- Bird Watching
- Camping
- Guided Walks
- Bush Barbeques
Distance from Nairobi to Lake Nakuru National Park
The distance from Nairobi to Lake Nakuru national park is 157 kilometers.
How Many Hours from Nairobi to Nakuru by Road
The drive from Nairobi to Nakuru takes about 2 hours 55 minutes via the main Nairobi – Nakuru highway, and about 3 hours 13 minutes using the Mai Mahiu Escarpment route.
Distance from Masai Mara to Lake Nakuru
The distance from Nairobi to Lake Nakuru national park is 310 kilometers. The drive from Masai Mara to Lake Nakuru takes approximately 6 hours and 35 minutes.
Tours to Lake Nakuru
Lake Nakuru National Park Entrance Fee
| Lake Nakuru National Park Entrance Fee | Citizens | Citizens | Residents | Residents | Non -Residents | Non -Residents |
| Adult KSHS |
Child KSHS |
Adult KSHS |
Child KSHS |
Adult $ |
Child $ |
|
| 860 | 215 | 860 | 215 | 60 | 43 |
Explore Lake Nakuru National Park
Lake Nakuru Kenya offers an amazing experience, it is the park where you will be able to view millions of dazzling flamingos as well as rhinos. The park is a must in your itinerary if you would want to see the flamingos.
Join and book with us for a safari to this National Park from Nairobi, Mombasa, or any other region within Kenya.
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