Nakuru walking tour & city guide
Flamingos and rhinos by the lake.
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Nakuru, Kenya's fourth-largest city, lies in the Great Rift Valley next to Lake Nakuru National Park, famous for flamingos and as a sanctuary for black and white rhinos.
The park
Lake Nakuru National Park has rhinos, lions, giraffes and buffalo, and the lakeshore is often pink with flamingos. Baboon Cliff offers a view over the lake.
The city
Nakuru is a busy Rift Valley city. Menengai Crater, one of the largest volcanic craters in the world, rises just north of town.
Good to know
Lake Nakuru National Park is about three hours from Nairobi by road and can be visited on a day trip or as part of a longer safari. The park is fenced and is one of the best places in Kenya to see both black and white rhinos. The number of flamingos varies from year to year, depending on water levels. Nakuru town has grown into one of Kenya's largest cities, with markets and a lively center.
Top sights in Nakuru
- 1
Lake Nakuru National Park
Flamingos and rhinos.
- 2
Baboon Cliff
A lake viewpoint.
- 3
Menengai Crater
A huge volcanic crater.
- 4
Hyrax Hill
A prehistoric site.
- 5
Nakuru town
A busy Rift Valley city.
Food markets & where to eat in Nakuru
Nakuru market
Fresh produce.
Kenyatta Avenue
Local restaurants.
Nyama choma joints
Grilled meat spots.
Food to try in Nakuru
Nyama choma
Grilled goat or beef.
Ugali
Maize porridge.
Kenyan chai
Spiced milk tea.
Opening hours and prices change often. Please check with each place before you visit.
Plan your trip to Nakuru
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