national park · Nakuru
Lake Nakuru National Park
Verify exact gate hours and vehicle fees with KWS. Flamingo numbers vary hugely with lake levels.
Nakuru
Fees
Kenya prices by visitor class, citizen, resident, East African and non-resident rates differ at the same gate.
| Visitor class | Adult | Child |
|---|---|---|
| Non-resident | USD 90 | USD 45 |
| Rest of Africa | USD 50 | USD 25 |
| East African citizen | KES 1,500 | KES 750 |
| Kenya resident | KES 2,025 | KES 1,050 |
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What we know
Opening hours: Daily 06:00-18:00 (typical KWS; verify)
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Safety note: Wild animals incl. rhino, lion, buffalo — stay in the vehicle. Payment via KWSpay (no cash at gate).
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cultural note: A fenced Rift Valley park around an alkaline lake — a rhino sanctuary (both black and white rhino), Rothschild's giraffe, big cats, and (when water levels suit) flamingos and pelicans. One of Kenya's most popular parks, ~2-3 hrs from Nairobi.
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