Lake Nakuru National Park

Lake Nakuru National Park sits in the Great Rift Valley, centered around the shallow, alkaline Lake Nakuru. The park is one of Kenya's most successful rhino sanctuaries, home to both Black and White Rhinos in significant numbers. Beyond the rhinos, the lake itself draws thousands of flamingos and pelicans, creating one of Africa's most iconic birdwatching spectacles. The park's varied landscape — from euphorbia forests to rocky cliffs — supports lions, leopards, buffaloes, waterbuck, and the endangered Rothschild's giraffe. Baboon Cliff offers one of the most stunning panoramic viewpoints in all of Kenya, overlooking the entire lake and the surrounding valley. Compact enough to explore in a single day yet rich enough to warrant longer stays, Lake Nakuru is a perfect addition to any Kenya safari itinerary, especially when combined with nearby Lake Naivasha.