Nestled on the floor of the Great Rift Valley, Lake Nakuru is world-famous as a sanctuary for endangered black and white rhinos, Rothschild's giraffes, leopards, and vibrant flamingo flocks.

Why go

  • Pioneering fenced sanctuary protecting black and white rhinos
  • Flocks of flamingos, pelicans, and waterbirds along the alkaline shore
  • Lion Hill and Baboon Cliff offering sweeping valley overlooks
  • Makalia Falls and yellow-barked fever tree woodlands

Best time to visit

Year-round wildlife destination; dry months between June and March are optimal

Plan a trip here

We can build Lake Nakuru National Park into any itinerary, or plan a trip around it.

Safaris

Safaris that visit Lake Nakuru National Park

All safaris
Male lion walking through golden grass beside a safari vehicle in the Masai Mara 7 days

Tailor-made Safari

Kenya, Your Way

Masai Mara · Lake Nakuru · Lake Naivasha

From $3,850 per person

Herd of Cape buffalo on green forest slopes in the Aberdare highlands 6 days

Classic Wildlife Safari

Wildlife & Wonder Circuit

Aberdare · Lake Nakuru · Masai Mara · Nairobi

From $4,450 per person

Elephants in Amboseli National Park with snow-capped Mount Kilimanjaro behind 10 days

Bush & Beach Safari

Plains to Paradise

Samburu · Lake Nakuru · Masai Mara · Amboseli · Diani Beach

From $3,650 per person

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