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CedricVandermeulen
TH
Visited:
March 2011
Reviewed: Aug 22, 2011
Email CedricVandermeulen | 35-50 years of age
Unless being an absolute Rhino-fan, avoid Lake Nakuru
In my opinion Lake Nakuru is the most over-rated safari-park in Kenya. There are better options, which are cheaper, offer more wildlife, and much nicer safari experience then Lake Nakuru. Through, these options are not as easy to get to as Nakuru, however, they are well worth the effort.
Because at least in the other parks, you will see less tourists, you will see motivated park rangers taking their job serious, you will NOT see plastic bags hanging from the acacia trees when trying to spot a leopard, you will not be bothered by the sound of the disco at night, and you will see much more animals in a much better scenery.
Angela Metcalfe
AU
Visited:
May 2024
Reviewed: May 27, 2024
Email Angela Metcalfe | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Mary Harvey
GB
Visited:
September 2023
Reviewed: Nov 13, 2023
Email Mary Harvey | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Not a lot to see here. Very expensive boat trip, $50 each which only lasted an hour and didn't see many animals! A better lake was Naivasha which had a great variety of birds on the lake and animals in the park. The best place to see black and white Rhinos and an abundance of flamingos. Weren't taken to the actual park.
Inés
ES
Visited:
February 2020
Reviewed: Mar 26, 2020
Email Inés | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
This place is like a fairy tale. Super beautiful and full of animals in the middle of the path where you drive.
Poorna Srinath
DE
Visited:
December 2017
Reviewed: Jan 15, 2018
Email Poorna Srinath | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Main highlight :Spotting flamingos and White rhino. We could see a lot of giraffes ( around 20 of them ) moving in a group.
The nature/ scenic beauty was that of a forest, completely different from Masai Mara
Francisco
US
Visited:
March 2017
Reviewed: Jan 1, 2018
Email Francisco | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Spectacular short safari in Kenya
Lake Nakuru National Park is a stunning destination, and the park I've enjoyed most in Africa. It is compact but brimming with wildlife, especially zebras, rhinos, giraffes, waterbucks, baboons, and many species of birds. It is located in the Rift Valley, on the coast of a large soda lake surrounded by hills. The park is only about a 2.5 hours drive from Nairobi, which makes it possible to visit it as a day trip from the capital. The drive over is spectacular. Soon after leaving the city one soon arrives at the escarpments leading down to the Rift Valley. We had lunch at a lodge in the park, which was fantastic. Highly recommended!
Migara Wijesinghe
LK
Visited:
July 2016
Reviewed: Aug 15, 2016
Email Migara Wijesinghe | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Lake Nakuru was the place where we ticked off the big five even before going to Masai Mara. The beauty of this park lies in its terrain and is simply breathtaking. Lion hill a must visit and that is where we were lucky enough to spot 4 lions!
JuanHernándezRuano
ES
Visited:
September 2010
Reviewed: Aug 9, 2011
35-50 years of age
Being in the Lake Nakuru is a rewarding experience for the beauty of the animal species that live there
flamingos, pelicans and other birds along with rhinos and other species a very enriching and enjoyable stay for the eyes and senses
A little too civilized. Lots of Flamingos and Rhinos. Some giraffes, but not as great a variety as other parks.
Lin
CN
Visited:
June 2025
Reviewed: Jun 4, 2025
Email Lin | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari