Book Flights to Lake Nakuru

Thousands of waterbirds visit Lake Nakuru, including migratory birds like flamingos and pelicans

Millions of flamingos used to flock to Lake Nakuru NP each year, but recently the lake’s water levels have risen dramatically and even some of its roads are now under water. Flamingos can still be seen at the edge of the lake even if not in the high numbers as there used to be. And of course many other animals coming down for a drink.

Lake Nakuru NP has an abundance of wildlife, including the big 4

If you are lucky you might see some of Lake Nakuru’s tree climbing lions. They sometimes escape the heat and find a cool breeze in the smaller trees, but are incredibly hard to spot when they are up a tree.

Lake Nakuru also offers a good chance to see rhino with both black and white species present and often coming down to the lake for a drink. The leopard is elusive, but is occasionally spotted in the more forested areas of the park. And the buffalo is usually easily found around the airstrip. But there are many more animals and birds to be seen in Lake Nakuru NP, all waiting for you to pay them a visit.

Visit one of very few locations where you can see the Rotschild’s giraffe in the wild

The national park is the only place in Kenya where you can see the Rothschild’s giraffe in the wild. They were always thought to be a subspecies of the giraffe, but are now believed to be a species in their own right. The biggest difference is the pattern on their skin, some say it is much prettier than the more common Masai giraffe.

Stunning views in Lake Nakuru NP from the viewpoints

The park has three excellent viewpoints, each giving an amazing bird’s eye view of the lake and the rest of the park. The best one is Out of Africa which is higher than the others, but has a steeper and rockier road to get to it. You can pack a picnic and admire the view whilst eating your lunch.