Attractions in Lake Nakuru National Park.

Animal species

Lake Nakuru national park is a home to the incredible variety of animal species showcasing the richness of the East Africa wildlife. The park’s start attraction includes black rhinoceros and white rhinoceros, alongside big cats like lions, leopards, cheetahs. Giraffes, elephants, buffaloes roam the park’s grasslands and woodlands, while antelopes like impalas, gazelles and dik-dik abound. The park’s rocky outcrops support hyraxes, klipspringers, and baboons while hippos and crocodiles inhabit the lake’s shores. Other notable species include hyenas, wild dogs, rare sightings of the servals and caracals. With over 50 mammal species and 400 bird species, Lake Nakuru’s unique habitat supports an astonishing variety of wildlife, making it a haven for the wildlife lovers.

Bird species.

Lake Nakuru National Park is a birdwatcher’s paradise, hosting over 400 species of birds in its diverse habitats. The lake’s alkaline waters are magnet for millions of pink flamingos, pelicans, and cormorants, while the surrounding grasslands and woodlands support a variety of eagles, vultures, storks. Colorful species like Lilac –breasted rollers, European roller, and bee-eaters flit through the trees, and rare sightings of Jackson’s widow birds, grey-crowned cranes, and pied kingfishers delight enthusiasts. Raptors like Verreaux’s eagles, lanner falcons, and pygmy falcons soar overhead, and water birds species like African fish eagles, herons and egrets thrive along the lake’s shores. The park’s unique combination of acquatic and terrestrial habitants makes it a vital stopover for the migratory birds, ensuring a constantly changing tapestry of birdlife throughout the year.

Flamingos.

Lake Nakuru national park is famous for its magnificent flock of the pink flamingos, consisting of over 1 million. These iconic bird species thrive in the lake’s alkane waters, feeding on abundant algae and small crustsceans. On a Kenya safari, witnessing the flamingos’ majestic beauty is a highlight of visiting Lake Nakuru National Park.

Makalia falls.

Makalia Falls located in Lake Nakuru National Park is a massive attraction 64-meter 9210 foot) waterfall that cascades down a rocky gorge. This picturesque attraction is formed by the Makalia River, which flows from the surrounding hills into the Lake Nakuru. The falls create a lush oasis amidst the park’s arid landscape, supporting a verdant vegetation and attracting a variety of wildlife, including the monkeys, birds and small antelopes. Visitors can hike to the falls, enjoying scenic views, photographing the falls’ and experiencing the cool mist that rises from the base, providing a refreshing respite from the African sun.

Lake Nakuru.

Lake Nakuru is the centerpiece of Lake Nakuru national park, is a shallow, alkaline lake renowned for its stunning natural beauty and unique ecosystem, approximately 40 kilometers 9/25 miles) in circumference the lake’s waters support an abundance of algae, attracting millions of the pink flamingos , pelicans and other bird species. Its shores surrounded by rocky outcrops and acacia trees, provide habitat for wildlife like hippos, crocodiles and others. The lake’s levels fluctuate influencing the park’s wildlife dynamics and scenery, and its distinctive blue-green color creates massive vistas, making Lake Nakuru a photographer’s paradise and a treasures safari destination for nature enthusiasts.