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Few Rhinos and the flamingos have gone.
Shiko Nguithi
KE
Visited:
August 2012
Reviewed: Aug 9, 2015
Email Shiko Nguithi | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Scenic
My first time to visit Lake Nakuru National Park was in 2012. It is rich in wildlife and vast scenic beauty. I didn't get to see the entire park due to time but will definitely come back so I can explore some areas like the Makalia waterfalls, which I didn't even know existed. You definitely need a good tour guide so as not to miss such spots and plenty of time on your hands. I also feel good binoculars and a great camera are a must if you want to immortalize such moments.
Naveed
KE
Visited:
April 2015
Reviewed: Aug 6, 2015
Email Naveed | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
What an amazing experience!
The scenery is great too, you can get amazing photographs of the lake surrounded by windblown acacia trees, especially on a rainy day.
The park is not very large, hence the wildlife are quite condensed enabling one to spot many animals on a single game drive. I recommend going for an early morning (6.30am- 9.30am) and an evening drive ( 3pm-6pm).
There are several luxurious hotels both within the park and outside the park, namely Sarova Lion Hill and Sopa lodge Lake Nakuru, as well as secure public campsites managed by the Kenya
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Wildlife Service.Access to the park is by a well maintained tarmac highway (A104) from Nairobi to Nakuru town. Inside the park 4x4 vehicles are necessary especially in the rainy months (April, July, August) although the rain can be unpredictable as well. I recommend hiring a 4x4 safari vehicle/ safari van with a driver as the park roads can be confusing for newcomers. Van drivers also have communication via radio with other safari vehicles.
Park entry fees and further information can be obtained from the Kenya Wildlife Service website:
http://www.kws.go.ke/
Karla Laguna
MX
Visited:
June 2015
Reviewed: Jul 26, 2015
Email Karla Laguna | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
I saw the White rhinos very near! Also is a place to watch flamingos, ask before if they are closer to watch, because in some cases they are far.
Charles Lovely
US
Visited:
January 2015
Reviewed: Jul 2, 2015
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
The only leopard I have ever seen was in this park. Diversity of wildlife and habitat. Flamingos and rhino numbers were sufficient.
Max&Mary
IT
Visited:
April 2015
Reviewed: Jun 24, 2015
Email Max&Mary | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The rare white and Black Rhino and Flamingos
Rhinos were the first endangered species before the elephants.here we saw both the black & the white rhino, flamingos paradise,nature untamed !
Safari before dinner was awesome. We saw 3 lionesses with 5 cubs eating a warthog
Mark Bush
US
Visited:
June 2015
Reviewed: Jun 20, 2015
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
High water levels have caused the flamingos to leave. This is not worth visiting at present.
High lake levels for the past 2 years have caused the flamingos to leave. Waterbuck, zebra, baboon, and other common wildlife remain, but don't go expecting to see the flamingo flock.
Christy Turner, Calgary AB
CA
Visited:
January 2015
Reviewed: Jun 3, 2015
Email Christy Turner, Calgary AB | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
The only thing that shocked me about the area is how filthy with garbage (plastic especially) just outside the park entrance. I cannot believe the people just throw this on the ground- and near a National Park. Absolutely astounding to see that locals abuse their own gorgeous country. That stuck in my mind forever- in a park in Canada it would be difficult to find even one scrap of garbage anywhere- I will never take this for granted again.
Sue Green LRPS (suebg1)
GB
Visited:
December 2013
Reviewed: May 26, 2015
Email Sue Green LRPS (suebg1) | 65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Supports a large number of pelicans and many other species of bird life. Not the best place to visit if you only wish to see large game.
aaroy
KE
Visited:
May 2015
Reviewed: May 6, 2015
20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Nakuru is quite a small park, but the lake is quite nice and there are plenty of rhinos, some lions and the occasional leopard. The water level of the lake has risen quite which has deducted the number of flamingos.