Discover Lake Nakuru National Park
One of Kenya’s most popular parks, Lake Nakuru National Park, offers spectacular game view driving, with sightings of the big 5 game and a large shallow lake attracting flocks of flamingos and other birdlife. Their unique vegetation gives them the biggest euphorbia forest in Africa, with viewpoints including Lion Hill, Baboon Cliff, and Out of Africa.
A Beautiful Wildlife Haven – Lake Nakuru National Park
On the floor of the Great Rift Valley, the escarpment is dotted with wooded and bushy grassland amid a wide ecological diversity. Expect to see black and white rhinos, leopards, lions, and around 450 species of birdlife during your safari, the ideal place to visit if you are eager to see these beautiful creatures in the wild.
It’s home to thousands of the greater and lesser flamingos, that visit Lake Nakuru National Park for food, and mating. Makalia Falls, which feeds Lake Nakuru, is visiting the famous landmark of Lake Nakuru. Amazing sighting of nature around the lake.
Why Go on safari in Lake Nakuru National Park
Did you know that ‘Amboseli’ translates into the language of the Masai which means ‘salty dust’? This area is perfect for spotting large herds of elephants, zebra, dik-dik, and well over six hundred species of bird. Amboseli National Park is renowned for being one of the best places to get up close and personal with a range of wildlife including elephants.
Covering both Kenya and Tanzania, the Amboseli National Park is over 151 square miles long and isn’t just home to an amazing array of games. The Masai people call Amboseli home and meeting them is an experience in itself.
Lake Nakuru National Park Park Entry Fee
Below is the Lake Nakuru National Park Entrance fee for 2022 / 2023.
| Citizen | Resident | Non-Resident |
| Adults KSH | Child KSH | Adults KSH | Child KSH | Adults USD | Child USD |
| 1500 | 750 | 2025 | 1050 | 90 | 45 |
Please note the rates are subject to change.
Best Time to Visit Lake Nakuru National Park
Generally, Kenya is best to visit in the dry-season months of July – October when the parks are dry and wildlife viewing is dramatic, easy, and action-packed.
1st April to June 15th and 15th Nov to 15th Dec
If you are looking for an intimate exclusive safari but affordable Kenya Safari, this is the best time to visit. The best places to visit include the Masai Mara, Amboseli, Samburu, and Lake Nakuru National Park among many others.
Jan 10th to 1st April and 1st Nov to 15th Dec
One of the most considered seasons to travel and visit East Africa, including Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda. Easy to spot the big five and the big cats of the Masai Mara, Amboseli, and Samburu other major parks.
15th June to 30th Oct, 15th Dec to 10th Jan
An action filled season to witness the great wildebeest migration and crossings in Kenya is during this season. In case you are looking for the best adventures, then this is the best fit for you.
How to get to Lake Nakuru National Park
Our safari guides at Cheetah safaris will take care of all your transport worries when you embark on one of our excursions to Lake Nakuru. As a popular destination for tourists to visit during their stay in Kenya, Lake Nakuru National Park can however be easily accessible by road. It’s located west of Nairobi and Approx 200 km from Nairobi. The main gate is 4 km from Nakuru Town Centre, Gates accessible are:- There are three gates to the National Park, the main gate, Lanet Gate, and Nderit Gate.
The road to the park’s main gate has a direct connection to Nairobi. It is also possible to enter the park from the main Nairobi Nakuru road at Lanet Gate. The Nderit Gate is used by people accessing the park from Masai Mara or Elementaita.
Distance from Nairobi To Lake Nakuru National Park
How far is Lake Nakuru National Park from Nairobi? Here’s the quick answer if you can make this entire trip by our 4×4 land cruiser jeep without stopping. In the real sense, you’ll probably want to add some rest stops, gas, or food along the way.
- By road: 134 miles or 216 km Driving time: 3 hours.
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