Nakuru
Kenya
- Safety rating
- 5.5/10
- Best time to visit
- The dry seasons of June to October and December to March are best for wildlife viewing.
- Population
- 0.6M
Overview
A fast-growing Rift Valley city, Nakuru is best known for its namesake national park, where flocks of flamingos rim a soda lake beneath cliffs and rhino habitat. It's a convenient base for exploring the lakes and craters of central Kenya.
Top attractions
Lake Nakuru National Park, with its flamingos, rhinos and Baboon Cliff, is the main draw, along with nearby Menengai Crater.
Getting around
Matatus, boda-bodas and ride-hailing apps cover town; you'll need a vehicle and guide for the national park.