Buffalo in the water among flocks of flamingos at Lake Nakuru
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Lakes & Highlands · Kenya

Lake Nakuru

Flamingo shores and a rhino sanctuary.

Getting there
About 3 hrs by road from Nairobi
Best time
Year-round; driest June–October and December–March
Entry
KSh 1,500

Pink flamingos along the shoreline, buffalo wallowing in the shallows and one of the best chances in Kenya to see both black and white rhino. Lake Nakuru is an easy, rewarding safari from Nairobi.

  • Flamingos and pelicans on the lake
  • Black and white rhino
  • Baboon Cliff viewpoint
  • Makalia Falls
Lesser flamingos wading in the shallows of Lake Nakuru
Lionesses resting in an acacia tree in Kenya

Things To Do

The best ways to experience Lake Nakuru. Add any of these to your trip.

Prices indicative, checked October 2026. Confirmed in writing with your quote.

Where To Stay

Hand-picked stays we book often, from honest classics to once-in-a-lifetime.

Park entry, East African citizen adult

KSh 1,500

Per 24 hrs (KWS premium park). Residents KSh 2,025.

Indicative, checked October 2026. Every quote itemises park fees, so there are no surprises at the gate.

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