Kenya Vacations
Attraction in Nakuru
Lake Nakuru National Park boasts of the highest concentration of flamingoes anywhere.
Two species of over 2 million flamingoes, the lesser and greater flamingoes color
the shores of Lake Nakuru a vivid pink that will take your breath away.
Other attractions include fish eating birds, pelicans and cormorants. The tilapia
grahami has also flourished after being introduced in the early 1960's. There are
over 400 resident bird species on the lake and in the surrounding park. Thousands
of both little grebes and white winged black terns are frequently seen as are stilts,
avocets, ducks, and the migrant waders, common during the European winter.
The park was recently enlarged to accommodate 25 black rhinos. A few white rhinos
are also protected in the sanctuary. There are also Rothschild's giraffes, Waterbucks,
impalas, dik diks and grant gazelles found here. Predators are the lion and the
leopard, the latter being more common in recent times. Large sized python snakes
that inhabit the dense woodlands and can often be seen crossing the roads or dangling
from trees.
Access to Lake Nakuru
The well tarmacked Nairobi-Nakuru highway offers easy access to the park by road
in less than two hours (from Nairobi). The Naishi air strip is convenient for a
quick air trip to the park during the dry season. There are three main gates leading
to the park; the main gate, Lanet and Nderit gates.
Hotels and Lodges Around Lake Nakuru
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