“What a fantastic trip. This really is an excellent way to see wildlife very close to you. From the first time you put your canoe in the water you start seeing all the African wildlife you’ve dreamt of…”
GALLERY
LAKE NAKURU NATIONAL PARK
This little gem of a National Park lies very close to the hustle and bustle of Nakuru; Kenya’s fourth largest town. This relatively small park of 188km2 has a lot to offer with some unique opportunities to see some of the rarer mammals not so easily seen elsewhere.
At the heart of the park lies Lake Nakuru, famed for its immense concentrations of flamingos giving the lake a pink tinged aura. Described as the “most famous bird spectacle in the world” it is akin to the mammalian version of the great migration in the Mara and the Serengeti. The hundreds of thousands of flamingos make for a unique and mesmerising site to behold. The flamingo population at any given time is directly related to the lake water levels which are prone to fluctuation. It is estimated that the flamingo population varies between 500,000 at a minimum rising up to 1,500,000. The alkaline nature of the lake is what provides the algae which is the basis of flamingo diet.
Many other bird species are also present, especially fish eating species including large numbers of great white pelicans, fish eagles, marabou stork and other water fowl. This park is not ideal for birding as walking within the park is forbidden.
Nakuru National Park is home to some highly-endangered species such as the black and the white rhino. This park offers the best and easiest opportunity to see rhino compared to almost all other game parks. It additionally offers excellent opportunities to spot leopard who are present in relatively large numbers. Other mammals present include lion, buffalo, giraffe, hyena, waterbuck, warthog, impala, gazelle, eland, zebra, baboon and vervet monkey.
Getting There:
160 km by road from Nairobi on tarmacked road or from Nakuru Town
What to do:
- Game Drives on the circuit around the lake and to Baboon Cliff for some excellent views of the park and savannah below.
- Visit Makalia Falls
Best time to go:
June to March; for birding November to March
Accommodation:
High end: Lake Nakuru Lodge; Sarova Lion Hill lodge
Mid-Range: Midland Hotel, Wildlife Club of Kenya Guesthouse
Budget: KWS special campsite; budget hotels in Nakuru town.
Accomodation
Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge is nestled along the Lion Hill overlooking the spectacular flamingo pink rimmed Lake Nakuru. Its location affords panoramic views of the lake and the picturesque Lake Nakuru National Park. A short two-hour drive from Nairobi, Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge is a favorite with residents and visitors to Kenya
Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge has 67 luxury chalets, divided into 64 standard rooms and 3 suites. With so many accommodations options at hand, no wonder why Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge turns out to be the right choice. Choose a chalet, a room, or a suite based on your personal requirement. Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge is presently considered one of the best Great Rift Valley Lodges in Kenya.
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The stem hotel is situated off the Nairobi-Nakuru highway, 6 kilometers from Nakuru town, and the third largest town in Kenya. The famous lake Nakuru National Park is only a few kilometers away. The lake is an important sanctuary for the Black and White rhino, plus the flamingo literally turn the shores of the Soda Lake into a magnificent pink color.
Our double room is an affordable and comfortable offering, ideal for paired hotel guests who do not wish to share a bed. The rooms are elegantly and tastefully furnished with good decor and clean beddings. All rooms come ensuite with hot showers and TV Set.
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Cool rivers hotel located 4 kms from Nakuru town, along Nairobi Nakuru highway, about 500 meters from Nakuru National park.
It is a mere two hours’ drive from the National capital,156kms of excellent road .cool rivers hotel is a staging areas for travelers to the north rift ,western Kenya and famous Thomson falls.
The hotel offers affordable accommodation with 60 nice spacious rooms in double and single bed rooms.
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Sentrim elementaita is the place for those seeking an exquisite gateway on the shore of lake elementaita.The entirely new lodge is spread out in serene surroundings.you will feel your nerves quiet down as soon us you set your eyes on the lodge’s rich view of flamingo and pelican fringed lake elementaita.
The lodge consists of 84 furnished guest rooms.The rooms are classified as follows;10 deluxe cottages ,32 ground floor standard cottages,16 upper floor standard cottages,4 family houses each with two bedrooms and 18 standard rooms beneath the conference halls.
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