1. Lake Nakuru National Park.
On the floor of the Great Rift Valley, surrounded by wooded and bushy grassland, lies the beautiful Lake Nakuru National Park. Visitors can enjoy the wide ecological diversity and varied habitats that range from Lake Nakuru itself to the surrounding escarpment and picturesque ridges.
Things to do in Lake Nakuru
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Spectacular bird watching in lake Nakuru.
The lake is a home for numerous flamingo that are attracted by the presence of algae in the lake. The lake is hardly noticeable due to the pink color of flamingo that dominate it. There are also other birdlife that dominate the lake and its surrounding such as African eagle fish, verreaux eagle, pied kingfisher, hamerkop among others.
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Game drive.
Game-Viewing-in-Lake-Nakuru-National-Park. Engage in morning or afternoon game drive in the park with a lot of animals to see. The park provides a sanctuary for many families of black rhinos, southern white rhinos, Rothschild giraffes, waterbuck, and predators such as lions, cheetah and leopard just to list but a few.
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Stunning view at baboon cliffs.
This cliff offers an amazing view of the whole lake as you enjoy your lunch or even brunch. There is presence of a large number of baboons thus its name, ‘baboon cliffs’ watch as they interact and play with each other.
Park entrance fees | Citizens | Residents | Non- residents |
Adults | ksh800 | ksh800 | $35 |
children | ksh200 | ksh200 | $20 |
2. Hyrax Hill Pre- Historic Site.
Learning never stops no matter where you go! Learn more about the early man, homo Sapien who inhabited this place with their remains as evidence of the same. They were given the name Sirikwa by the archaeologists who excavated the place. Live exhibits of tortoise and guinea fowl are present and guides are always willing to give you interesting facts. There is also a nature trail ascending up the hill where you will have an amazing view of lake Nakuru.
Entrance fees | Citizens | Residents | Non-residents |
Adults | ksh 200 | ksh 600 | ksh 1200 |
Children | ksh 100 | ksh 400 | ksh 600 |
3. Picnic at Lord Egerton castle.
This castle is a house styled like a fortress with 52 rooms which was built in 1954 after the owner, Lord Egerton severally built houses in this piece of land trying to impress a lady that she was interested in. The castle holds a sad story yet interesting full of life lessons. The compound is beautiful and suitable for lunch or snack picnics with your loved ones.
Entrance fees | Citizens | Residents | Non-residents |
Adults | ksh 200 | ksh 600 | ksh 1200 |
Children | ksh 100 | ksh 400 | ksh 600 |
4. Menengai Crater.
This extinct volcano is good for hiking, biking and even camping.it provides a view of lake Bogoria and lake Nakuru as well and the view if the creator will definitely leave you amazed.