Kenya · Flamingos & rhino sanctuary
Lake Nakuru National Park
Rift Valley, Kenya
From$1,400per person
Famous for its flamingo-lined lake and as a sanctuary for black and white rhinos, this park is a birdwatcher's paradise with over 400 species. Set in the Rift Valley, it also features acacia woodlands and rocky escarpments, offering scenic views and excellent wildlife photography opportunities.
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Location
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Wildlife
FlamingosRhinosGiraffesLionsLeopardsBuffaloesWaterbucksZebrasImpalasBaboonsWarthogsOlive baboonsVervet monkeys
Activities
- ◆Game drives
- ◆Birdwatching
- ◆Rhino tracking
- ◆Photographic safaris
When to Visit
Seasons in Lake Nakuru
Jun – Oct
Dry season
Clear skies; flamingos and water birds gather at the shrinking lake edges.
Nov – May
Rainy season
Flamingo numbers may vary with rising lake levels; lush scenery returns.
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