Dec 7, 2024
Amazing site of lake nakuru. - **Lake Nakuru National Park** is one of Kenya's most famous wildlife parks, located in the Great Rift Valley, about 140 kilometers (87 miles) northwest of Nairobi. It is renowned for its birdlife, particularly the thousands of flamingos that often gather on the shores of Lake Nakuru, making it a popular destination for birdwatchers. The park offers a diverse ecosystem with various wildlife and stunning landscapes, ranging from dense forests and savannas to rocky outcrops.
Lake Nakuru:**
- The park is named after **Lake Nakuru**, a shallow, alkaline lake in the Rift Valley. The lake is famous for its high concentration of flamingos, although the number of flamingos has fluctuated in recent years due to changes in water levels and other environmental factors. In addition to flamingos, the lake is home to other bird species such as pelicans and egrets.
Wildlife:**
- Lake Nakuru National Park is a haven for wildlife, including both common and rare species. The park is home to over **400 species of birds** and several mammal species such as
Scenic Landscapes:**
- The park offers breathtaking scenery with diverse habitats. The **Baboon Cliff** provides a panoramic view of the park, and the **Makalia Falls** is a beautiful spot where water cascades down into a pool below.
- The landscape is a combination of wooded areas, grasslands, and rocky hills, which enhances the park's appeal to tourists.
Flora:
- The vegetation in the park varies, from acacia woodlands and grasslands to the forested slopes of the surrounding hills. The lush vegetation supports a rich variety of herbivores and provides shelter for the park's predators.
Conservation Efforts:**
- Lake Nakuru National Park has been at the forefront of wildlife conservation in Kenya. Efforts have been made to protect endangered species, particularly rhinos, and the park is part of Kenya's larger network of protected areas working to combat poaching and habitat loss.
Activities
- **Game drives** are the most popular activity, where visitors can spot the park's diverse wildlife.
- Bird watching** is another key activity due to the wide variety of bird species in the park.
Nature walks** with park rangers are available, allowing visitors to explore the park on foot.
- Picnicking and camping** are permitted in designated areas within the park.
Visiting Information:
-Best time to visit:** The park can be visited year-round, but the dry season (from June to September) is generally considered the best time for wildlife viewing.
- Access:** Lake Nakuru National Park is accessible by road, about a 3-hour drive from Nairobi, and has a variety of accommodation options ranging from budget campsites to luxury lodges...
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Dec 2, 2024
Nice Trip - Going to Lake NAKURU with Valley Rocks was a wonderful experience! The scenery was 100% worth it and I saw so many animals at the park. My guide Brian is so friendly and enthusiastic about his work. He always checked if I was happy and satisfied with the trip. AND YES, I WAS SO HAPPY!
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Sep 18, 2024
I can’t imagine a better guide than John - I was so happy with my driver John on my previous safari that I decided to do another safari with him in Lake Nakuru National Park. And it was the best decision I could have made! John was a fantastic guide here too. He always communicated well with the other drivers via radio so that he could show me the most amazing animals up close. You could tell that he did everything he could, to make me happy. Thanks to him, I saw rhinos up close and even witnessed a large herd of lions crossing the road right in front of our car. I couldn't imagine a better guide. When I return to Kenya, I will definitely go on safari with John again. I have already done several safaris in Africa but have never experienced a driver as attentive, courteous and enthusiastic as John. Everyone who goes on safari in Kenya should go with John!!
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Aug 30, 2024
Amazing trip to Lake Nakuru - We did a full day private tour of Lake Nakuru with an additional boat ride at lake Naivasha. This was our first safari drive of the trip and it set really high expectations!
Our driver/guide Peter was on time for our 6am pickup and was amazing through the whole experience. He helped us to spot so many different animals, including what probably ended up being the best photo of the trip - a leopard!
Overall it was amazing. 3 hour drive is a bit long but worth it!
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Aug 6, 2024
Best tour experienced. - Was not a waste having spent my money on a safari with valley Rocks Tours to nakuru national park with our well informed guide john.this guy is amazing...he had all the information required and he made sure we enjoyed to our best...he later advised us on the remaining hours to have a visit at an island called crescent island at lake Naivasha where we had a safari walk, which was totally perfect 🤞.
Thanks @valleyrockstours.
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Jul 23, 2024
Lake Nakuru and lake naivasha was more amazing - We had a meeting at Nairobi after meeting we decided to visit lake Nakuru national park but booking time line was over we contacted valley rocks rate hours but they were very quick respond.
Pick up time was well organized and Joseph pick us on time to lake Nakuru.
We had a great time to view many animals like black rhino, southern white rhino, lions, flamingo and many more.
Joseph recommend us to visit lake naivasha for bout ride and clesent island and this was grateful ideas, this trip give us a lot of experience and memories and i recommend it to anyone else if you have limited time..
Thank team valley rocks for quick respond and organize my trip.
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Jun 20, 2024
nice trip to masai mara and Nakuru - Nakuru national park is more amazing at within rift valley.
we book a trip at masai mara -Nakuru safari. john was nice man and kwon well ecosystem of kenya park.
we had a great experience of five days safari with john; he was giving all information and the habitats. l recomed this company and the there great drive /guede.
big up team valley rocks tours.
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Jun 18, 2024
Great experience - Jambo? Am greatful for that fabulous trip to Nakuru and also to maasai mara. We enjoyed avry much and we are looking forward for December trip to Mombasa wth you. Thanks once again.
I recommend it.
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Jun 17, 2024
Great experience at lake Nakuru - This was my next trip with this company.
Avery things was well organised, from pick up to the drop off.
Lake Nakuru we had a great time to spot brack rhino, lion and many more, and we visited lake naivasha for more experience.
I will use them again at Masai mara to witness animals imagination from Tanzania to Kenya.
I recommend this trip to anyone.
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Jun 12, 2024
an awesome trip. - I had a nice experience at lake Nakuru national park with my well informed driver Peter, who was very friendly, I saw more than what I was I really expected. I highly recommend valley rocks tours to one who would like a memorable experience.
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