Lake Nakuru national park is famously known as a soda lake that lies along the rift valley located in the central region of Kenya in Nakuru County situated in a distance of about 140 kilometers from the North West of Nairobi, the national park was officially establish in in 1961.
Lake Nakuru National Park is being managed by the Kenya Wildlife Services with the main purpose of protecting all wildlife in the country famously known for hosting thousands and millions of flamingos which nest along the lakeshores.
Lake Nakuru National has so many tourist attractions starting from flamingos which are considered as of the main attractions in the national park and aside from these stunning creatures, Lake Nakuru National Park is also a home to large population of wildlife species which include; leopards, giraffes, white rhinoceros, zebras, elephants, African buffalo, lions, Rothschild’s giraffe, hippopotamus, waterbuck, lesser flamingo, greater flamingo, black rhinoceros, hyenas, Baboons, African wild dogs, sandgrouse, black and white rhinos, elands, waterbuck and it is also a home to over 50 species of flora among others.
Lake Nakuru is also home to over 450 bird species which include; grey crowned crane, yellow-billed stork, lesser flamingo, greater flamingo, marabou stork, hornbills, bustards, owl, Ephippiorhynchus senegalensis, pigeons and doves, hottentot teal, osprey, larks, starlings, great white pelican, African fish eagle, Emerald spotted wood dove, European white stork, Ring necked dove, maccoa duck, long crested eagle, white faced whistling duck, palid harrier, and many others.
Lake Nakuru National Park’s natural wonder gives sightseers a chance to engage in numerous safari activities by capturing spectacular views of the picturesque views of the beautiful landscapes in the surrounding, the backdrop rolling savannah plains, lush forests, acacia woodlands, dense forests, rocky cliffs, stunning waterbodies like; waterfalls and many others.
Some the safari activities include; Game drives through the beautiful landscapes, guided nature walks which provides them to be more intimate and encounter with the beautiful nature within the park as they appreciate the flora and fauna, camping which is one of the highly recommended activities to do because it offers one with a unique opportunity to immerse in the natural wonders within the park, bird watching which allows sightseers to marvel at the numerous birds in the national park mostly the flamingoes, environmental study as they get to know more about the lake and how it was formed, family picnicking this is a thrilling safari activity for loved ones and families at the park, and they are many campsites scattered in the different areas of the park and many others.
For sightseers that would love to explore the national park it is best that they get to visit the national park in the dry season and this is during the months of January, February, March, June, July, August, September and October; and this is because these are the driest months of the year, so touring the park is more lucrative and enjoyable.
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