Lake Nakuru is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the most famous lake in Kenya. It is known for its flocks of flamingos. However, with rising water levels the flamingos fled in 2014 - and are yet to return. Our current feeling is that the area feels less and less wild and due to water levels is increasingly tricky to explore. The flamingos have been more reliably seen at Lake Borgoria in recent years but their presence depends entirely on the alkalinity of the lakes so please do speak to us if seeing the flamingos is your priority for visiting this area.
Being only a couple of hours' drive from Nairobi we often use the Great Lakes area as a vital stop-off point on our driving safaris on the way to the Masai Mara or as a stepping stone between the Laikipia/Mount Meru area and the Mara - it is a very long drive without stopping off here! One night to recharge the batteries is perfect although if wishing to explore the lake then two nights is essential. You can look for black and white rhinos, tree-climbing lions, leopards, and Rothschild's giraffes. It is a good destination to visit to search for two of the big 5 you often struggle to see elsewhere.
The roads are good and since the park is fenced, the animals won’t disperse. Still, the most popular time for viewing is during the dry season from July to December.
The park is known for its populations of black and white rhinos. The white rhino is particularly conspicuous, and different groups can be encountered throughout the day. Hippo, waterbuck, Burchell's zebra, and Thomson's gazelle are common on the floodplains.
Aberdare National Park splits into two different
Tsavo East National Park is located in southeastern
Amboseli National Park is located in Loitoktok District
Tsavo West contains about half of this area
Lake Nakuru is a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Maasai Mara (Masai Mara) is situated in southwest
Mount Kenya has shaped the cultures of groups
Samburu is considered a gem among discerning
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