Book Flights to Nakuru

The climate in Nakuru is mostly mild during the summers and can get quite cold during the winters. During the wet season, it rains decently and sometimes it rain when least expected – at odd times of the year.  During the winters, the weather in the Nakuru ranges from pleasant and mildly cold to bitter cold. When planning your holiday to Nakuru, you should consider the weather so that you can enjoy yourself.

Nakuru is one of the largest cities in Kenya and it’s located in the North-western part of Nairobi. Nakuru isn’t dominated by a single tribe but a wide range of tribes. You will definitely feel the diversity in the festivals, food, events, and culture. Situated just outside Naivasha town, Lake Naivasha draws a huge array of wildlife to its shores – including buffalo, giraffes and hippos. The lake offers excellent wildlife viewing opportunities. Parading over 350 bird species and counting, Lake Naivasha is a great birding destination.

Visitors to Nakuru cannot claim to have a complete experience without checking out the mind-blowing Hell’s Gate National Park. It is situated close to Lake Naivasha, a perfect spot for rock climbing and biking. The park supports a thriving population of wildlife, which includes cheetahs, leopards, and lions. Lord Egerton Castle is a must-visit attraction situated on Ngata Farm. Other attractions include Nakuru Golf Club, Menegai Crater in Rift Valley, Kariandusi and Hyrax hill museum.

Visit the local bars and pubs to enjoy local drinks such as the Tusker Beer, among others. All kinds of food are available for your culinary pleasure including Chinese, Italian and Continental dishes. You can try the Ethiopian dish called Injera, a lovely dish usually spiced with some sauce.

Many of the locals are Christians, with a small number of Muslims and Hindus present in major towns. The Kikuyu people speak Gikuyu, a language widely spoken across the country even in major towns where many people speak Kiswahili.

Nakuru has managed to keep its prices relatively inflation resistant and goods and services are more affordable when compared to larger cities like Nairobi or Mombasa.

This is roughly what you can expect to pay in Nakuru for:

• Domestic beer in a supermarket (0.5-litre bottle) – 179KSh
• Imported beer in a supermarket (0.33-litre bottle) – 228KSh
• Pack of cigarettes (Marlboro) – 200Ksh
• A bottle of coca cola / pepsi (0.33-litre bottle) – 56KSh
• A small bottle of water (0.33-litre bottle) – 48KSh