​User Reviews – Lake Nakuru NP

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Em   –  
Australia AU
Visited: September 2017 Reviewed: Sep 29, 2017

Email Em  |  35-50 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

The review below is the personal opinion of Em and not that of SafariBookings.
Overall rating
3/5

Heavy rains made lake level to high to access flamingo sites but still plenty wildlife to see. Large Buffalo herds.

Chiara Giussani   –  
Italy IT
Visited: August 2017 Reviewed: Sep 8, 2017

Email Chiara Giussani  |  20-35 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

The review below is the personal opinion of Chiara Giussani and not that of SafariBookings.
Overall rating
3/5

It is a pity that the Flamingos are not present anymore

David   –  
Australia AU
Visited: August 2017 Reviewed: Sep 2, 2017

Email David  |  50-65 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

The review below is the personal opinion of David and not that of SafariBookings.
Overall rating
3/5

The driver did not seem to be very keen to show us the best or may be there is no "best" there. I am not sure which one is the reason for my disappointment for having chosen this one as part of my vacation package.

Katharina   –  
Germany DE
Visited: August 2017 Reviewed: Aug 28, 2017

Email Katharina  |  20-35 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

The review below is the personal opinion of Katharina and not that of SafariBookings.
Overall rating
3/5

Lake Nakuru is more jungle then anything else. You can see rhinos, but less lions etc.

Isabella Ferrario   –  
Italy IT
Visited: August 2017 Reviewed: Aug 28, 2017

Email Isabella Ferrario  |  35-50 years of age  |  Experience level: 2-5 safaris

The review below is the personal opinion of Isabella Ferrario and not that of SafariBookings.
Overall rating
3/5

no flamingos and less big animals then Masai Mara

Ludoc007   –  
Malaysia MY
Visited: June 2016 Reviewed: Jul 1, 2016

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The review below is the personal opinion of Ludoc007 and not that of SafariBookings.
Overall rating
3/5

National park very close to city. Good birding but not many game aniamals

Vinay   –  
India IN
Visited: October 2015 Reviewed: Nov 15, 2015

Email Vinay  |  20-35 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

The review below is the personal opinion of Vinay and not that of SafariBookings.
Overall rating
3/5

At lake Nakuru the population of Flamingoes depends on the water level. As of Oct 2015 the water level was high and so the population was quite low. We could not see a "pink sea" but we did spot the Greater and Lesser Flamingo along with Pelicans, stilts and cormorants. The highlight was spotting the White Rhino which we did not manage to see anywhere else!

Russell   –  
Canada CA
Visited: August 2015 Reviewed: Sep 17, 2015

Email Russell  |  35-50 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

The review below is the personal opinion of Russell and not that of SafariBookings.
Did Not Live Up to The Hype
Overall rating
3/5

We had researched the Lake Nakuru National Park before our safari, and were particularly keen to include it in our itinerary to get that National Geographic picture of vast amounts of flamingos wading along the shoreline. Unfortunately, we were met by a rising waterline covering an expanse of dead trees, morbidly picturesque in their own right, but a sad indication of how things are no longer what they were. We did see a small number of flamingos, some pelicans and other water birds.

The park itself is situated close to Kenya's fourth largest city, and is adjacent to a number of private farm lands. Fence lines were clearly visible making the area feel rather confined and did nothing to hide the fact that this is a purpose-built wildlife sanctuary. The roads/tracks within the park did not offer as good a view of the wildlife as at other parks/conservancies... but, from the animals' perspective, maybe that is not a bad thing!

Flamingo disappointment aside, during a late afternoon game drive, we encountered a variety of wildlife including a Giant Spitting Cobra as it crossed the track in front of us, a small herd of Rothschild Giraffes, several buffalo, zebras, a small herd of Eland, a giant tortoise, Impala, two Dik Diks, and four White Rhinos wandering the through the bush and grasslands.

Because of the paucity of the park's main attraction the previous day, the next morning our driver/guide returned to the lake where we did see more flamingos than the previous day, but still much less than expected. We were, however, treated to an audience with a lone White Rhino at very close quarters.

It is difficult to judge a place having stayed only one night, but Lake Nakuru National Park was probably our least favourite of the five conservancies/national parks we visited on our safari. It would be wrong to judge it on wildlife alone (although it would have scored fairly well based solely on that), but the rising waterline and dead trees mean that the days of witnessing flamingos in vast quantities appear to be few and far between. I applaud the park's purpose and am delighted that it protects so many species of animals. However, from a wildlife viewing perspective, its proximity to adjacent farm lands with visible boundary fences make it feel too confined and therefore often lacking "bush vibe". And so, whilst I would not discount Lake Nakuru National Park from a safari itinerary, I would advise against having such high expectations.

ticktock01   –  
United States US
Visited: July 2007 Reviewed: May 3, 2011

Email ticktock01  |  50-65 years of age

The review below is the personal opinion of ticktock01 and not that of SafariBookings.
Overall rating
3/5

A little too civilized. Lots of Flamingos and Rhinos. Some giraffes, but not as great a variety as other parks.

Andre L (The Hague)   –  
Netherlands NL
Visited: February 2024 Reviewed: Mar 17, 2024

Email Andre L (The Hague)  |  50-65 years of age  |  Experience level: over 5 safaris

Overall rating
4/5

+ good access
+ lots of animals, including lions
+ Amazing views over the Lake
- limited facilities in the parc such as restaurant/picknick area/washrooms.

Average User Rating

  • 4.4/5
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