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Flamingos in Lake Nakuru
There is a sea of Millions of Flamingos at lake Nakuru. Its one of the best scenes the tourist can have as soon as they come in the Lake Nakuru National Park.
A White Rhino and her calf in the Lake Nakuru Game reserve.(Oct/ Nov 2010)
Rhino at Lake Nakuru National Park/ Kenya
A White Rhino walks alongside our car in the Lake Nakuru Game reserve. He surprised us with a scratching routine a few moments later. See subsequent photos. Note the Cattle Egret (

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Flamingos in Lake Nakuru

Lake Nakuru

A Rift Valley lake with a rhino sanctuary, rich birdlife and wide views from the cliffs above.

Lake Nakuru National Park wraps around a shallow soda lake in the Rift Valley. The park is a sanctuary for both black and white rhinos.

It is close to Nairobi, so it suits a first night on a longer safari or a short break on its own.

  • Rhino sanctuary
  • Birdlife on the lake
  • Viewpoints over the Rift Valley

Getting there

By road from Nairobi
2.5 to 3 hours

Trips that visit Lake Nakuru

  • There is a sea of Millions of Flamingos at lake Nakuru. Its one of the best scenes the tourist can have as soon as they come in the Lake Nakuru National Park.

    5-Day Classic Kenya Safari

    Duration
    5 days, 4 nights
    Destinations
    Lake Nakuru, Maasai Mara

    From

    Was $1,450Now $1,290

    per person sharing

    Early booking offer. Valid until 8 December 2026

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