By Road: The park is located 156 km north west of Nairobi on the main A104 road. The park is readily accessible from the main Nairobi - Nakuru highway at Lanet Gate, Nderit Gate and the Main Gate 4 km from Nakuru City. 

By Air: Naishi airstrip located just next to Naishi Guest House is serviceable.

*Visitors accessing the park from Nairobi are encouraged to use Lanet Gate so as to avoid traffic in Nakuru city.

MODE OF PAYMENT: Through Ecitizen  (https://kws.ecitizen.go.ke/ ) via MPesa, Visa Card, RTGS ,Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT)

Security/Guided tour per guide:

• Ksh. 1,720 – up to 4 hours

• Ksh. 3,015 – Over 4 hours

 Vehicle charges per Day

No. of Seats                         KSH.

• Less than 6 seats             300

• 6-12 seats                       1,030

• 13-24seats                      2,585

• 25-44 seats                     4,050

• 45 seats and above         5,000

The Park is motor-able and pleasurable to drive around due to its easy to maneuver topography. Being an ornithological paradise, the park hosts about 450 species of birds including water, fish-eating, terrestrial and migratory birds to include the pelican, fish eagle, secretary bird, heron, egret, hammerkop and grebe. Catch the best views of the lake from the park’s vantage points that include Baboon Cliff, Lion Hill and Out of Africa Hill.

If you love to relax, chill and breathe, discover some great picnic spaces at the Baboon Cliff, Out of Africa Hill and Makalia waterfalls. Established as Kenya’s first rhino sanctuary, the Park hosts one of the largest black rhino concentrations in the country while substantial numbers of white rhino have also been introduced.

The acacia woodlands shelter herds of graceful impalas, shaggy waterbucks and the shy bushbuck. The rocky outcrops provide a perfect habitat for the rock hyrax. Present carnivores include lions and leopards. Other wildlife species include the spotted and stripped hyena, serval cats as well as the silver-backed and side-stripped jackal, civet, genet and mongoose. Giraffes, zebras, buffalos are also present. The most visible primates are the somber olive baboons and the mysterious black-faced vervet monkey, while dignified troops of colobus monkey often prance among the trees.

Conspicuous hills that are ready land marks include Enasoit hill, honeymoon hill and the lion hill ridge. About 550 different plant species dot the picturesque landscape and yellow acacia woodlands. Euphorbia tree species are being assimilated after a past destruction by fire in the Park. Lake flooding in 2011 expanded the lake considerably and upset the chemical balance that is behind its ecosystem. Due to the huge amounts of water, the alkaline levels supporting the algae that flamingoes feed on were diluted and thus the decline in their numbers.

Being an ornithological paradise, the park hosts approximately 450 species of birds including water, fish-eating, terrestrial and migratory bird. Key species pelican, fish eagle, secretary bird, heron, egret, hamerkop, flamingoes and grebe. 

Picnic and catch the best views of the lake from the park’s vantage points that include Baboon Cliff, Lion Hill and Out of Africa Hill. The Makalia waterfalls is a sight to behold.  It has a modern campsite which doubles as a picnic site. 

Established as Kenya’s first rhino sanctuary, the park hosts one of the largest black rhino concentrations in the country while substantial numbers of white rhino have also been introduced.

The acacia woodlands shelter herds of graceful impalas, shaggy waterbucks and the shy bushbuck. The rocky outcrops provide a perfect habitat for the rock hyrax. Present carnivores include lions and leopards. Other wildlife species include the spotted and stripped hyena, serval cats as well as the silver-backed and side-stripped jackal, civet cat, genet and mongoose. Giraffes, zebras and buffalos are also present. The most visible primates are the somber olive baboons and the mysterious black-faced vervet monkey, while dignified troops of colobus monkey often prance among the trees.

Conspicuous hills that are ready land marks include Enasoit Hill, Honeymoon Hill and the Lion Hill Ridge. About 550 different plant species dot the picturesque landscape and yellow acacia woodlands. 

Lake flooding in 2011 has since expanded the lake considerably and upset the chemical balance that is behind its ecosystem. Due to the huge amounts of water, the alkaline levels supporting the algae that flamingoes feed on were diluted and thus the decline in their numbers.

Set in the quietude of nature, KWS offers a modest and wide range of self-catering accommodation options targeting the budget traveler. Whether you are looking to get away from the exhausting grind of life, a break away from the hustle and bustle of the city right into the serenity of bush, or you just long to soak in your senses and reconnect with nature, KWS bandas and guesthouses offer the perfect ambience.

Lake Nakuru Nakuru Park offers:

Naishi Guest House:

Accommodation; Main house: 1unit, 6pax; Annex 1 unit, 2pax

The main house has two bedrooms each with one double bed and one single bed. The annex has two bedrooms each with one single bed.

Amenities; Main house has a tastefully furnished sitting room with a log fireplace, gas cooker, fridge and kitchen utensils. Both the main house and annex have bathroom, beddings, toiletries and kerosene lamps. Lighting is by generator. The annex has no sitting room. A house caretaker is available.

Rates;

Citizens & Residents: Ksh.16,000

Non-Residents: US $ 250

Camping:

Public Campsites:

• Makalia

For this category standard amenities are provided; water and toilet/bathroom. Public campsites do not require prior booking.

Special Campsites:

• Reedbuck
• Naishi
• Rhino
• Chui
• Soysambu
• Kambi Nyuki
• Kambi Nyati

For this category, only camping grounds are provided. The visitors are required to reserve the special campsite well in advance for exclusive use. Visitors have to bring with them personal effects, drinking water, source of fire and other necessities.

* Campsites are prone to flooding during heavy rains. Kindly contact the park management prior to your visit.

*Reservation of guesthouse and special campsites is done through the park warden or through KWS headquarters reservations desk; reservations@kws.go.ke 

*Prevailing camping rates apply per person per day for both special and public campsites excluding other park charges.

Wildlife Clubs of Kenya (WCK) Hostels;

These are gender specific with a capacity of 64 pax. They are self-catering. Kitchen utensils and beddings are provided. Prior booking is advisable.

Grounds;

The park allows hire of grounds for events such as corporate events, team building, weddings and birthday parties

Privately owned Lodges/Facilities:

• The Cliff
• Flamingo Hill Camp Lodge
• Nakuru Sopa Lodge
• Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge

Lake Nakuru Lodge

Email: swlakenakuru@kws.go.ke

Phone: +254 728 355 267; +254 728 355 207; +254 728 355 401