Lake Nakuru

Kenya

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Lake Nakuru is Kenya's iconic flamingo lake, set within a rhino sanctuary in the heart of the Great Rift Valley. The lake's alkaline waters attract vast flocks of lesser flamingos that paint the shoreline pink, while the surrounding acacia woodland is home to white rhino, leopard, lion, and over 400 bird species. It's one of Kenya's most rewarding and photogenic parks.

Best Time to Visit

June to March for flamingos, year-round for wildlife

Monthly Climate

Month	High (°C)	Low (°C)	Rain (mm)
Jan	28	11	40
Feb	29	11	50
Mar	29	12	90
Apr	27	13	165
May	25	13	135
Jun	24	11	55
Jul	23	10	40
Aug	24	10	50
Sep	27	10	50
Oct	28	12	70
Nov	26	12	110
Dec	27	11	65

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Month	High (°C)	Low (°C)	Rain (mm)
Jan	28	11	40
Feb	29	11	50
Mar	29	12	90
Apr	27	13	165
May	25	13	135
Jun	24	11	55
Jul	23	10	40
Aug	24	10	50
Sep	27	10	50
Oct	28	12	70
Nov	26	12	110
Dec	27	11	65

Month	High (°C)	Low (°C)	Rain (mm)
Jan	28	11	40
Feb	29	11	50
Mar	29	12	90
Apr	27	13	165
May	25	13	135
Jun	24	11	55
Jul	23	10	40
Aug	24	10	50
Sep	27	10	50
Oct	28	12	70
Nov	26	12	110
Dec	27	11	65

Month	High (°C)	Low (°C)	Rain (mm)
Jan	28	11	40
Feb	29	11	50
Mar	29	12	90
Apr	27	13	165
May	25	13	135
Jun	24	11	55
Jul	23	10	40
Aug	24	10	50
Sep	27	10	50
Oct	28	12	70
Nov	26	12	110
Dec	27	11	65