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White rhino standing near flamingos at the lakeshore

Kenya destination

Lake Nakuru

Rhinos, escarpments and a Rift Valley lake.

Lake Nakuru National Park surrounds a soda lake on the floor of the Great Rift Valley. It is a fenced sanctuary for rhino, and flamingo numbers rise and fall with the lake's water levels.

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Central Rift Valley, Kenya

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At a glance

Country
Kenya
Best known for
Rhino · birdlife · Rift Valley scenery
Ideal stay
1 night

The case for Lake Nakuru

Why visit Lake Nakuru

  • Black and white rhino habitat within a compact park

  • Lakeshore birdlife, including flamingos when conditions suit

  • Escarpment viewpoints over the Rift Valley

  • A natural stop between Nairobi and the Maasai Mara

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Each pairing changes the pace, landscape and wildlife emphasis of the journey.

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Tell us when you hope to travel and what you want to experience in Lake Nakuru. Our Nairobi team can help shape the right route.

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