L.Nakuru National Park
Welcome To L.Nakuru Home Of Flamingoes
Resting squarely on the floor of the Great Rift Valley and surrounded by the characteristic woody and bushy grassland, her sky mirrored lake waters extending to an expansive mass of semi-alkaline water, Lake Nakuru National Park is a ball of beautiful sights waiting to be explored. A wide ecological diversity, varied wildlife habitats, plant and animal species await the wild outdoor lovers.
The park is a uniquely rewarding game-viewing destination and a successful sanctuary for both the endangered black rhinos and white rhinos
Lake Nakuru Overview
is located in the southwestern part of Kenya, northwest of Nairobi. The national park encompasses an area of 73 square miles (188 sq km). Lake Nakuru is the foundation of the park serving as a wildlife haven. The maximum depth is only 6 feet (1.8 m) with an average depth of 1 foot (.30 m) making it easy for animals to access. It is one of the Rift Valley lakes sitting at an elevation of 5,755 feet (1,754 m) above sea level.
Nakuru is an alkaline lake, which is what further draws birds and wildlife to its shores. The national park and lake are most renowned for the tens of thousands of flamingos which can reach over a million at their peak. The best place to view the view flamingos is from Baboon Cliff. The serene landscapes of the area include grasslands, marsh, outcrops, rocky cliffs, and sedge. Yellow-barked acacia trees add to the traditional African wilderness experience. An area around 116 miles (188 km) has been fenced to create a protected area for both black and white rhinoceroses as well as giraffes. The park features about 70 white rhinos and another 25 eastern black rhinos. It is one of the largest collections of rhinos throughout Kenya. Wildlife is bountiful with a populous predator presence to reflect the abundance of prey. Predator species include lion, cheetah, leopard, and hyenas. Large pythons might be found as well. Giraffe and the two species of rhino are mammalian highlights however there are several other species. The waterbuck is more common than in other parks. There is a small number of hippos that can be found along the reeds of the lake. Along with the waterbuck, visitors might also see Reedbuck and Bushbuck. Birdwatchers can hope to see African fish eagle, Verreaux’s eagle, Goliath heron, kingfisher, and of course an abundance of flamingos. It is a spectacular place for birdwatching with over 400 species. There are over a dozen different predator bird species. The flamingo population has earned the lake and national park the slogan, “the greatest bird spectacle on earth.” The shallow lake is rich in algae and according attracts the flamingos who eat around 551,155 pounds (250,000 kg) of algae per acre a year. Lake Nakuru National Park is only 102 miles (164 km) away from Nairobi making it easy to make a day trip out of the city to experience this amazing encounter with wildlife.
Things To Do In Lake Nakuru
Lake Nakuru National Park offers a variety of activities, including game drives to spot wildlife like rhinos and flamingos, bird watching, and exploring scenic spots like Baboon Cliff and Makalia Falls.
Places To Stay In Lake Nakuru
Accommodation choice in Lake Nakuru is an important part of your superlative holiday in Kenya. Your decision should be made not only from a budget standpoint, but with consideration for your personal preferences for style of lodging, location (inside or outside the park), levels of service and food quality, amenities, facilities and more. Most rating systems, though, are susceptible to the one time passionate and relative responses of guest’s experience, so you cannot be sure what you will find when you arrive at your lodging based on your expectation. Whether you are looking to get away from the exhausting grind of life,a break away from the hustle and bustle of the city right into the serenity of bush, or you just long to soak in your senses and reconnect with nature.
