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Lake Nakuru

Nakuru, Lake Nakuru National Park, Kenya
4.5 of 5 stars 99 Reviews
Type: National Parks, Bodies of Water
Activities: Viewing wildlife
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Davidsonville, MD
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53 reviews 53 reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW

Lush area with great variety of animals and breathtaking views of the lake and sunsets. Well worth the visit.

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Delhi
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25 reviews 25 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2012

It was a lovely drive to the lake, it was early morning 6:30am, slight chill in the air but a great day. You can see Rhinos and Zebras grazing grass in harmony. Once on the lake you can see Thousands of flamingoes spread over on a small piece of land in middle of the lake. Don't forget to take your... More

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Nairobi
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2012

It must be my fifth or sixth time I visit this Park. Although I do not see always lots and lots of flamingos - it depends on the season - I leave the place with a sense of wonder! This time I saw leopard, lion, an amazing number of bird species and all the so much more. It was something... More

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Senior Contributor
25 reviews 25 reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2012

Lake Nakuru is a relatively small park but has a large variety of very special animals. For me the highlight were the Rhino's. It is easy to visit and oversea due to its size. Having the lake gives it an extra dimension compared to for example the Masai Mara plains.

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Broughton in Furness, United Kingdom
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2012

Always lots of game, lovely scenery and easy to get around. A good intro to Kenya, especially if driving as you see the Rift Valley also.

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London, United Kingdom
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2012

The only reason I decided to cut one day off from Mara and add one to Nakuru was to see the myriads of pink famingos that it is so famous for! However, I was deeply disappointed as I hardly saw any!

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nairobi
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2012

We went to Sarova Lion Hill lodge and had a fantastic family holiday for four days right from the reception, restaurant and room. We stayed in Ziwa Suite which was excellent for a family of four. After dinner we bonded beside a bonfire in the suites sitting room and enjoyed drinks from their well stocked mini bar. The room staff... More

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Tanzania
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2012

The most nice place to visit in Kenya and very attractive to every one! Accommodations all around it has very nice view which is very memorable!

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kenya
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2012
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Full day game viewing in Lake Nakuru National Park, where you will have a chance to visit a unique sanctuary catering for a sizeable number of the endangered rhinoceros and the Rothschild giraffe. Waterbucks as well as the predators such as the lion and leopard are common at the park. Also to be seen is a myriad different variety of... More

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Konigswinter, Germany
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2012

We visited Lake Nakuru National Park for 24h with a one night stay at the simple KWS lodge inside the park but at the edge (neighbouring Nakuru visible). 2 driving tours at dusk and dawn brought as in contact with the wild life. Thomson’s and Grant gazelle, Impala and waterbuck ruled. We spotted hippos on land, a lion, numerous white... More

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