Lake Nakuru National Park
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Overview
Lake Nakuru National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in the Rift Valley of Kenya. Lake Nakuru National Park is famous for its flamingos. The park is home to over 2 million flamingos, which gather in the shallow waters of the lake to feed on algae. The flamingos are a major tourist attraction, and the park is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Kenya.
Other animals found in Lake Nakuru National Park include lions, leopards, rhinos, zebras, giraffes, and many more. The park is also home to a variety of birds, including pelicans, cormorants, and eagles.
Lake Nakuru National Park is located in the Great Rift Valley, about 164 kilometers (102 mi) northwest of Nairobi. The park was established in 1961, and it covers an area of 188 square kilometers (72 square miles).
The park is named after Lake Nakuru, which is a shallow alkaline lake. The lake is home to a variety of algae, which the flamingos feed on. The flamingos are attracted to the lake by the algae, which is abundant in the shallow waters.
The flamingos are a major tourist attraction, and the park is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Kenya. The park is open year-round, but the best time to visit is during the dry season, from July to October.
Lions
Lions Lake Nakuru
Waterbuck
Waterbuck in Lake Nakuru
Rhino
Rhinos in Lake Nakuru
Leopard
Leopard in Lake Nakuru
Accommodation
When it comes to choosing accommodation in Nakuru, there are several factors:
Accommodation inside the National park
Accommodation outside the national park
Brose accommodation
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