Overview
Lake Nakuru National Park is a compact park around a Rift Valley soda lake. It is one of Kenya's best places to see both black and white rhino.
Duration
1 night · 2 days
Best Time to Visit
Year-round. The dry seasons are best for game drives.
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Kenya: The Great Safari →What You'll See
Black & white rhino
A protected rhino sanctuary within the park.
Flamingos & pelicans
They line the lake shore in huge numbers.
Rothschild's giraffe
One of Africa's rarest giraffe subspecies.
Baboon Cliff
Sweeping views over the lake.
Makalia Falls
A seasonal waterfall in the park's south.
What You'll Do
- Track rhino on a guided game drive
- Photograph flamingos and pelicans along the shore
- Picnic at the Baboon Cliff viewpoint
- Look for leopards and lions in the acacia woodland
Sample Itinerary
Day by Day
- 1
Day 1
Arrive at Nakuru
Afternoon game drive along the lake shore.
- 2
Day 2
Rhinos & viewpoints
Early rhino tracking and breakfast at Baboon Cliff before moving on.
Every itinerary is fully tailor-made. We'll adjust the pace, hotels and experiences to suit you.
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