Lake Nakuru National Park


The main decoration of the central part of Kenya is Lake Nakuru National Park, located on the territory of 188 kmĀ² near the town of the same name and only 140 km from Nairobi . The park is located on a plain and is surrounded by low hills. The year of its foundation is 1960, when a bird sanctuary appeared near the lake, occupied with the preservation of birds. Nowadays in the National Park of Lake Nakuru there are about 450 species of birds and about fifty mammals.

Park and its inhabitants

Perhaps the main feature of the park are white and black rhinos living on its territory. In addition to these, you can meet Ugandan giraffes, lions, leopards, water goats, African buffaloes, pythons, all kinds of hyenas, agams. No less interesting is the world of birds, represented by Kafrian eagles, giant herons, eagles-screamers, kingfishers, moto-heads, pelicans, cormorants, flamingos. Protected territory Lake Nakuru is known as a natural habitat for various birds, among which there are noticeable small flocks of pink flamingos.

To the tourist on a note

Access to the National Park Lake Nakuru is more convenient by car. For this it is necessary to move along the A 104 highway, which will lead you to the sights . If you want, you can order a taxi.

National Park Lake Nakuru is open all year round. You can visit it any day of the week from 06:00 to 18:00. Entrance ticket for adult visitors will cost $ 80, for children - $ 40. The territory of the park is equipped with loggias and campsites for every taste and size of the purse. Since the territory of the park is huge, it is best to travel by car. If you like walking, be sure to look at the equipped observation platforms from which you can see the whole park.