​User Reviews – Lake Nakuru NP

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WW   –  
United States US
Visited: October 2008 Reviewed: May 25, 2012

50-65 years of age  |  Experience level: over 5 safaris

Overall rating
4/5

Soda lakes are interesting. Flamingoes and Pelicans were amazing. Drove from Nairobi as a day trip once. Stayed once at just ok hotel which name I can't remember. Walking safari felt as though we were walking in a zoo without fences.

seltzca   –  
United States US
Visited: August 2002 Reviewed: Jul 4, 2012

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

Overall rating
4/5

The wildlife viewing was great! However, the large number of tourists that visit Lake Nakuru has attracted other primates who might want to steal your lunch. Be very careful with your belongings!

Mark Hancock   –  
United Kingdom UK
Visited: July 2011 Reviewed: Aug 13, 2012

Email Mark Hancock  |  35-50 years of age  |  Experience level: 2-5 safaris

Overall rating
4/5

Lake Nakuru was much better than I had expected to be. I knew it was justly famous for it's birdlife but hadn't realised there were so many other animals there. I have given only 2 stars for 'Bush vibe' because it did feel a little like we were in a commercial safari park like the ones in the UK.

Ronald Vriesema Visited: December 2010 Reviewed: Aug 21, 2012

Overall rating
4/5

Good birdlife and nice scenery.

glynis2   –  
Kenya KE
Visited: March 2012 Reviewed: Dec 16, 2012

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

Overall rating
4/5

Lake Nakuru is beautiful. I visited during March when there isn't as much wildlife as other times of the year, but there was still plenty of game viewing such as rhino's, lions, buffalos, baboons, pink flamingos, different types of antelopes, etc. The park is smaller than the other reserves I visited, but there were a lot more trees which gave it a more "woodsy" feel than the other reserves I visited which were more open plains.

florette kingston Visited: February 2009 Reviewed: May 24, 2014

Overall rating
4/5

Lake Nakuru National Park is set in the heart of the Rift Valley. The park is relatively small at approximately 250 square kilometres, but it should never be overlooked! Its accessibility and close proximity to Nairobi makes it an easy day trip from the capital or ideal for a couple of nights on safari.

Kristine Visited: May 2014 Reviewed: Apr 16, 2015

Overall rating
4/5

We went out on the lake. It was beautiful, with many birds and nice to be on the water. It was more civilized where we were where even a local wedding was going on while we were there. It was a perfect contrast to the Masai Mara safari.

Narayan   –  
Australia AU
Visited: January 2015 Reviewed: Apr 19, 2015

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

Overall rating
4/5

Semi- arid but we sighted a leopard and three rhinos apart from flamingos (not many), zebras and other animals.

Naomi Visited: May 2014 Reviewed: Apr 23, 2015

Overall rating
4/5

Not much wild life but was surprised to see a Lion with a kill and the a lone White Rhino being guarded by two rangers. As we were leaving the park what a surprised to be chased by a Rhino - that was the biggest highlight for me. Sad we could not see the famous Flamingo's as our timing was not the best.

hans   –  
Netherlands NL
Visited: September 2012 Reviewed: Apr 25, 2015

Email hans  |  50-65 years of age  |  Experience level: over 5 safaris

An excellent combination of birdlife and big wildlife especially the rhino's!
Overall rating
4/5

Lake Nakuru is an excellent combination of 'normal' wildlife, special birdlife and the rhino's. Scenery up was beautifull, you could see how pelicans are fishing together in a circle. Accomodation in both lodges was OK. Our guide was kind and knew a lot.

Average User Rating

  • 4.4/5
  • Wildlife
  • Scenery
  • Bush Vibe
  • Birding

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  • 2 star 4
  • 1 star 2
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