Lake Nakuru National Park

Lake Nakuru National Park is centred around the shallow, alkaline Lake Nakuru, once described as the 'greatest ornithological spectacle on earth' for the millions of flamingos that carpeted its shoreline in pink. While flamingo numbers fluctuate with water levels and algae, the park remains one of Kenya's most reliable destinations for rhino sightings and big game viewing. Covering 188 square kilometres, this compact fenced sanctuary in the Great Rift Valley protects both black and white rhino, making it one of Kenya's most important rhino conservation areas. The park's diverse habitats — lakeshore, woodland, grassland, and rocky escarpment — support over 450 bird species and a full range of plains game including the endangered Rothschild's giraffe.