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Southern Rift Valley, Kenya
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Lake Nakuru National Park is one of Kenya’s two Premium Parks, and is a birdlover’s paradise. It surrounds Lake Nakuru in the Central Rift Conservation Area in the Southern Rift Valley region of Kenya. Originally protected as a bird sanctuary, this park hosts over 400 bird species, including five globally threatened species, and is an important stop on the African-Eurasian Migratory Flyway. It is on the list of Ramsar sites, internationally important wetlands.
Spacious rooms, beautiful view, good service, fine cuisine. Offer organized game drives with tour companies that they associate with.
This lodge offers similar accommodations to Lake Nakuru Lodge.
Hostel with a bar and hot showers.
A beautiful hotel in the heart of Nakuru Town. Offer many activities such as: game drives to Lakes Nakuru, Elementaita, Bogoria, Baringo and Hell’s Gate and Aberdare National Parks, climbing Mount Longonot, and visits to St. Egerton Castle. Also offer packed lunches for game drives.
The park opens at 7AM. If you are travelling from Nairobi, then take the Naironi-Nakuru highway. On the way to Nakuru you will have a great view of the Rift Valley, so drive slow and enjoy the scenery!
Read in the guideThe best way to get around almost any national park is by car. For a list of safari companies that are a part of the Kenya Association of Tour Operators, click here.
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Articles and travel topics about Lake Nakuru National Park and Kenya.
Nature & adventureThe national parks system of Kenya is maintained by the Kenya Wildlife Service. There are two main types of terrestrial protected areas in Kenya: national parks, and national reserves.
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Nature & adventureAfrican flora and fauna is a highlight of trips to Africa, especially on visits to the continent's national parks. Going on a safari is a common way to see it.
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Nature & adventureThe Ramsar sites are wetlands designated as of international importance; many are of great interest to birdwatchers. Some are easy to visit while others are destinations for wilderness backpacking.
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Nature & adventureSafaris are perhaps the greatest tourism draw in Africa and the highlight for many visitors. The term safari in popular use refers to overland travel to view the stunning African wildlife, particularly on savanna.
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