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The famous images of millions of pink flamingos congregating on the surface of a soda lake is a familiar one at Lake Nakuru. It is here they gather in huge numbers to feed on the algae, making for a wildlife photographers dream come true.

Yet there is more to Lake Nakuru than these bizarre looking birds. There is plenty of game to be spotted and the park is one of the best places in Africa to see the elusive Leopard.

An abundance of wildlife is on offer at Maasai Mara Game Reserve ranging from the smallest of insects and reptiles, to the largest mammal walking the earth. Have your camera ready at all times on this three day trip as there are surprises lurking behind every tree and under every rock.

Spend two nights in the famous reserve allowing you plenty of time to start ticking off the "Big Five" (Buffalo, Elephant, Leopard, Lion and Rhinoceros) or even the "Big Nine" (Cheetah, Zebra, Giraffe and Hippo). If wildlife is what you came to Kenya for, look no further.

Schedule details

Flamingos on Lake Nakuru, Kenya

Departure Dates:

Daily

Departure Point:

Tour departs from centrally located Nairobi hotel or Nairobi International Airport, please advise preferred location at time of booking

Departure Time:

At your preferred time (please advise at time of booking)

Return Details:

Tour concludes with drop off at your flight or hotel. Please note safaris return between 2:00pm and 5:00pm, therefore we recommend if you are departing Nairobi the same day you do not book a flight any earlier than 8:00pm.

Hotel Pickup:

Tour departs from centrally located Nairobi hotels or Nairobi International Airport. Please include the details of your hotel at the time of booking. You MUST call the supplier at least 24 hours prior to tour commencement to reconfirm all tour and departure details. The contact details will be listed on your voucher.

Itinerary:

Day 1 - Nairobi - Lake Nakuru
Depart from your Nairobi hotel or airport for the Rift Valley, arriving on time for lunch at Lake Nakuru Lodge, followed by an afternoon game drive. Dinner and overnight accommodation is at Lake Elementaita Lodge.

Day 2 - Maasai Mara
After breakfast drive to Maasai Mara National Reserve to arrive in time for lunch, followed by an afternoon game drive. Dinner and overnight accommodation is at Mara Sopa Lodge or similar.

Day 3 - Maasai Mara
Early morning and late afternoon game drives. All meals and overnight accommodation is at Mara Sopa Lodge or similar.

Day 4 - Maasai Mara - Nairobi
After breakfast, return to Nairobi and dropped off at your Nairobi hotel or Airport.. BOOK NOW

Lake Nakuru National Park is an interesting place to be. There are interesting sceneries, birds, animals for beholding on your eyes.

The clips below show more about Lake Nakuru National Park!



Another clip still showing the ambiancy and magnificenty of Lake Nakuru National Park!

Flamingoes in L. Nakuru National Park

"The Lake Nakuru is a superficial strong alkaline lake of about 62 km2 wide. It is close to Nakuru Town giving a picturesque landscape of surrounding woodland and grassland. The Lake Nakuru landscape has diverse areas of marsh and grasslands whereby there are rocky cliffs and outcrops, stretches of acacia woodland and rocky hillsides covered with a Euphorbia forest on the eastern area" KWS.

The Lake Nakuru National Park has variety of attractions that illuminate the great picturesque landscape. These attractions are:

(1) The birds - the beauty of the Lake is mostly by the Flamingo and other water birds around 450 various species in total.


(2)Unique vegetation - there are about 550 different plant species such as yellow acacia woodlands among others.


(3) The Waterfalls - there are waterfalls such as Makalia


(4)The Hills - There are different hills such as Enasoit, Honeymoon, Lion hill ridge etc.














A buffalo in L. Nakuru National Park.

(5) The View-points - these viewpoints are exotic and interesting. These are: Lion hill, Baboon cliff and Out of Africa.


(6) The Mammals - these include 56 different species such as white rhinos.


The clip gives the overview of Lake Nakuru National Park. For more info go to Kenya Wildlife Service