Lake Nakuru
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Lake Nakuru

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Thousands of flamingos congregate, creating vivid, photogenic scenes

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baboons
pelicans
zebras
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"During the green season migratory birds arrive in full breeding plumage and the lake is renowned for turning pink as thousands of flamingos congregate, creating vivid, photogenic scenes of concentrated birdlife." - Maija de Rijk-Uys

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"Spot flamingos at Lake Nakuru Film fans mayremember the scene in Out of Africa when Denys Finch Hatton's little yellow gypsy plane swoopedabovethe pink flamingo–filled waters of Lake Nakuru to the sound of the John Barry soundtrack. The lakeis indeed known for the thousands of flamingos that nest along its shores, attracted to the lake's vast quantities of tasty algae. (Recent rising water levels have resulted in many of the birds moving their nestselsewhere, but naturalists believe they'll return when the waters recede.) In 1961, the lake and its surrounding land were namedLake Nakuru National Park, nowprotectingthe black and southern white rhinos, warthogs, lions, baboons, and otherwildlifethat live here. The lake is a roughly three-hour drive from Nairobi."

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Lake Nakuru

priya K.

Google
Lake Nakuru National Park, Kenya Nestled in the heart of the Great Rift Valley, Lake Nakuru is a paradise for nature lovers. Known for its vibrant flocks of Flamingos, diverse Birdlife, and rich Wildlife. Also this Park is a home to two species of Rhinos: the White Rhino and the Black Rhino. It’s truly a jewel of Kenya.... A perfect blend of scenic beauty and wildlife wonders!

D G.

Google
This is the lake to visit if you love watching birds and other wildlife!! Especially quantity of species is incredible. Flamingos, pelicans, stocks… If you stay here, book a cheap lodge or the campground in the park, now you can also do a morning safari. There are quite a few lions around, look after swarms of cars, then there are definitely lions around. Perfectly fine to do a drive here for 5 hours

Gautam S.

Google
Park is flooded, less chances of seeing anything or driving around the area. We saw few baboons, few far rhinos and hornbills. I won’t recommend this till the flood water is settled or the roads have been made to connect to the wild life.

Noms N.

Google
Great not huge park to watch wild animals in shorter time. Specially Rhinos that you don’t see in masai mara.

Oliver K

Google
Amazing park at 2-3 h ride from Nairobi. Many animals can be seen at a short distance for some of them. About the birds, it will depend upon the season.... The only grey zone is the number of Range Rover you will be crossing on the way...

Dominic

Google
Great park, lots of wildlife - saw rhino, zebra and just missed a leopard! Shame water level is currently high so many roads inaccessible and very few flamingo

Birds W.

Google
*BUILDINGS to BIRDS HEAVENS. We Turn Homes, Hospitals, Restaurants, Hotels, Lodges, Skyscraper Buildings & Offices to PARADISE OF BIRDS...We Offer Recreations in Interiors and Exterior Designs services using Ornithology Thyme..... INTERIORS BIRDS RECREATIONS.. 1. Birds Wall Portrait MDF None Joined Frames. 2. Table Birds Sculptures. 3. Rooms Key-holders. 4. Rooms Names & Directions with Birds Swahili & English names. 5. Ashtrays. EXTERIOR RECREATION DESIGNS. 1. Houses. 2. Food Feeders. 3. Water Feeders. 4. Bath Stands. 5. We Explore Ornithology to Understand Recreations in taming Birds with Natural habitats..eg... Berries, Grasses, Roots, Shrubs, Trees in Human Residents. We DON'T just know Birds .. We Explore Ornithology.

Iren Y.

Google
Great place to see rhinos, pelikans, flamingos, zebras, impalas, baboons and serenity of the lake views. We truly enjoyed our day at Nakuru, was absolutely worth the visit!