Average User Rating
Rating Breakdown
Write a User ReviewA little too civilized. Lots of Flamingos and Rhinos. Some giraffes, but not as great a variety as other parks.
Russell
CA
Visited:
August 2015
Reviewed: Sep 17, 2015
Email Russell | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Did Not Live Up to The Hype
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
Read more
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.
Vinay
IN
Visited:
October 2015
Reviewed: Nov 15, 2015
Email Vinay | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
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!
Ludoc007
National park very close to city. Good birding but not many game aniamals
Isabella Ferrario
IT
Visited:
August 2017
Reviewed: Aug 28, 2017
Email Isabella Ferrario | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
no flamingos and less big animals then Masai Mara
Katharina
DE
Visited:
August 2017
Reviewed: Aug 28, 2017
Email Katharina | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Lake Nakuru is more jungle then anything else. You can see rhinos, but less lions etc.
David
AU
Visited:
August 2017
Reviewed: Sep 2, 2017
Email David | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
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.
Chiara Giussani
IT
Visited:
August 2017
Reviewed: Sep 8, 2017
Email Chiara Giussani | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
It is a pity that the Flamingos are not present anymore
Em
AU
Visited:
September 2017
Reviewed: Sep 29, 2017
Email Em | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Heavy rains made lake level to high to access flamingo sites but still plenty wildlife to see. Large Buffalo herds.
Jamie Foley
US
Visited:
July 2018
Reviewed: Aug 26, 2018
Email Jamie Foley | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Solid option for a 1-day stop. Lodge was right in the park, and views from the rooms were absolutely spectacular.