Tourists activities in Lake Nakuru National Reserve
Unique vegetation is one of tourists activities in Lake Nakuru National Reserve, where about 550 different plant species including the unique and biggest euphorbia forest in Africa, Picturesque landscape, and yellow acacia woodlands.
Game Viewing is also one of the Tourists activities in Lake Nakuru National Reserve. With the fast decrease of their population in the world, rhinos are definitely one of the top attractions in the Lake Nakuru National Park. On a lucky day, you are likely to view the huge creatures in a group of 20 or more; the sight is as rare as it is divine. The big five, with the exception of the elephant, is yet another sight to behold. The absence of the elephant is, however, compensated by the presence of animals such as waterbucks, pythons, hippos, cheetahs, Rothschild’s giraffes, warthogs, hyenas and not to mention the large array of bird species.
For clients who love Bird Watching, there are about 450 bird species as tourists activities in Lake Nakuru National Reserve in the park making this a definite bird lover’s paradise. The sight of them wading through the waters, gliding in the air, grooming themselves and each other is just amazing. You might also want to bring your camera with you because this is a memory you will love to freeze.
Apart from the flamingos, there are other interesting bird species to see. These include the Cape pigeon duck, plovers, and the Tiff-tailed Maccoa duck, birds of prey such as eagles and vultures and migrant birds on transit using the lake as a stopover.
The best place to view, these birds are from the Baboon Cliff. Standing at the top of this cliff, you will get a splendid view of the lake and its pink carpet. You will also see the whole park and it will sweep you off your feet.
Camping Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) has camps within Lake Nakuru national park that offer beddings, kitchen, and bathroom facilities at a subsidized price. We take care of the booking so you can relax and enjoy your tour.
Picnics Nothing is as fairylike as a picnic out in the world and the shores of Lake Nakuru National Reserve is perfect for this. There are spots within the lake purposely picked out to act as eat al fresco sites. Here you can have a brunch or a late lunch under the shade of the acacias as the birds hum the evening away. The place is perfect for romantic getaways and family outings. Fellas! If you have been looking for the perfect place to propose, then it doesn’t get better than this!
Photography is also, the most enjoyed tourists activities in Lake Nakuru National Reserve The place is picturesque and so picking out your phone or camera is somewhat of a reflex action. Everything here is portrait worthy; from the artistically curved rocks to the golden savannah planes to the sun rays peeking through the tree branches; heaven resides right at the shores of Lake Nakuru National reserve