Nakuru has many tourist attractions for those planning a visit. Attractions in Nakuru range from the famous to the lesser-known. Visitors to Nakuru, whether foreign or local, will be spoilt for choice.
01. Lake Nakuru
Lake Nakuru in Kenya is a famous natural lake. It’s huge and home to lots of wildlife, including crocodiles, hippos and more. There is no commercial development here, so you can enjoy it by boat, this original beauty is truly moving.
02. Lake Nakuru National Park
The beautiful Lake Nakuru National Park lies at the bottom of the Great Rift Valley, surrounded by wooded and shrubby grasslands. visitors can enjoy the great ecological diversity and varied habitats that range from Lake Nakuru itself to the surrounding escarpment and picturesque ridges.
03. Lake Naivasha
Lake Naivasha National Park is located in the Great Rift Valley. The highest point of the lake is 1,884 metres above sea level. This lake, which covers an area of 139 km², is hemmed in by swamps, forests and rock formations. It varies greatly in size depending on rainfall.
04. Naivasha Boating
A visit to the famous Lake Naivasha by local boat is essential. Boatmen drive the four-person boats and shuttle around the lake, you can see beautiful water birds, only exposed hippos and hesitant crocodiles in the lake water, here you can enjoy the harmony of nature.
05. Lake Bogoria
Bogoria Lake is a calcium carbonate lake located on the edge of Kenya’s rift belt and is part of the Ramsar Wetland Nature Reserve. This lake is surrounded by dwarf trees and grass, home to zebra, duiker, hyrax and many other wild animals. In the region around Lake Bogoria, it is easy to see hot springs bubbling up from deep underground.
06. Afraha Stadium
Afraha Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium located in Nakuru, Kenya. The stadium is primarily used for football matches and is home to the Nakuru AllStars of the Kenyan Premier League and the Ulinzi Stars of the Kenyan Premier League. With a capacity of 8,200, the stadium was inaugurated in 1948.
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07. Rift Valley Sports
Founded in 1907, the Rift Valley Sports Club Nakuru has a strong tradition of promoting community and sportsmanship. Originally founded by a group of Englishmen, the club has evolved from its exclusive beginnings to welcome a diverse membership of young professionals and sports enthusiasts.
08. Central Park- Lions Garden
It contains lush grass and fresh air and it’s nice to be there. There are even people selling drinks and ice cream. Bring a picnic blanket or a shawl if you want to picnic there.
09. Aberdare National Park
Al Adil National Forest Park, here, we rarely see the leopard and its cubs, the leopard cubs are really cute. The guide said that it looks like it was born only 2-3 days ago, and the fetal hair is still there.
10. Lord Egerton Castle
The Lord Egerton Castle is a castle-style house located 14 kilometres outside Nakuru, Kenya. Its foundation was laid in 1938 by Maurice Egerton, 4th Baron Egerton. Albert Brown was the architect. Building continued until 1954.
