Lake Nakuru National Park Entry Fees

Published on:
1st May 2025
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Lake Nakuru National Park Entry Fees 2025

Renowned for its colonies of flamingos and other wildlife species, Lake Nakuru National Park is among Kenya's most visited tourist destinations. This premium game park is also fantastic for those exploring Kenya's stunning landscape. It is located in the heart of the Great Rift Valley, sitting on a 188 square kilometre piece of land and showcasing the extraordinary beauty of the region.

So, if you're ready for the adventure, let's get started by knowing Lake Nakuru National Park entry fees.

How much is the entry fee to Lake Nakuru National Park?

The entry fee of Lake Nakuru National Park is charged according to resident status, i.e., nonresidents, residents, and citizens. Also, children and students are charged differently from adults.

Nonresidents refer to international tourists who visit Kenya for a specific duration to explore the country's beauty or for different reasons, but somehow visit Lake Nakuru National Park.

Residents are foreigners who reside in Kenya and have documents to show. On the other hand, citizens are Kenyan nationals visiting the game park. Also, individuals from the East African Community countries, i.e., Burundi, Uganda, Rwanda, and Tanzania, are considered citizens. They should have valid passports.

Lake Nakuru Reserve Entry Fees 2025

1st Jan - 31st June

(Low & Mid Season)

1st Jun - 31st Dec

(High Season)

Non-Residents

Adult
USD 60
USD 60
Child
Under 3 yrs
FREE
FREE
Child/
Student
USD 35
USD 35

E.A. Residents

Adult
Ksh 1,030
Ksh 1,030
Child
Ksh  515
Ksh  515

Kenyan Citizens

Adult
Ksh 800
Ksh 800
Child
Ksh 250
Ksh 250

Note:

Lake Nakuru National Park is open from 6 am to 6 pm daily. 
No entry is allowed on foot.
Hiking is only done in specific areas in the company of a Kenya Wildlife Service ranger.


The park is under KWS, which is the body that decides the park's entry fee. It's good to note that gate fees change annually. To maximize your adventure, ensure you plan early to avoid last-minute surprises.

All entry fees apply per day, and these charges grant you access to one of Kenya's leading national parks and play a significant role in the conservation of the habitat.

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How To Visit Lake Nakuru National Park

Lake Nakuru National Park is one of the easiest parks to visit in Kenya. The park can be accessed by air or road.

By air, Lake Nakuru National Park can be visited by taking a flight from Kenya's major airport, the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, to Naishi Airstrip. Naishi Airstrip is inside the park, so you won't need to go through any gate. The airstrip is located close to Naishi KWS Guest House.

If you want to access Lake Nakuru by road, you can use several roads. Vehicles are traveling from different parts of Kenya to Nakuru town. You can access the park's main gate, just 4 kilometres from town.

The distance from Nairobi to Nakuru is 166 kilometres, and it takes about 3 to 4 hours to travel from the capital to Nakuru. The Nairobi-Nakuru highway offers a glimpse of Kenya's stunning landscape and vegetation. Expect beautiful vegetation on the road, wild animals such as zebra, and locals on their daily routines.

You can enter Lake Nakuru National Park by branching off the highway before reaching Nakuru town and going through the Lanet gate.

If you're traveling to Lake Nakuru from the south, for instance, from Elementaita or Masai Mara National Park, several joining routes can lead you to Nderit gate.

What is unique about Lake Nakuru National Park?

The park is a uniquely rewarding game-viewing destination and a thriving sanctuary for endangered black and white rhinos.

Are there elephants in Lake Nakuru National Park?

No, there are no elephants in Lake Nakuru National Park in Kenya. The park is fenced to protect rhinos and giraffes, and the fence limits the movement of elephants.

When Can You See Flamingos At Lake Nakuru?

Lake Nakuru has made a name for itself as a flamingo hub. It is home to hundreds of thousands of these species, which in some seasons reach millions and cover the lake pink.

Thousands of tourists visit the park yearly to see flamingos, but when is the best time to spot these fantastic pink-feathered birds?

Flamingos feed on microscopic blue-green algae around the shores of Lake Nakuru. The algae are usually in plenty immediately after the rainy season, attracting many flamingos. During the dry seasons, the algae are not abundant but still sufficient for flamingos to feed on.

As a result, the best months to visit Lake Nakuru for the flamingos are January, February, July, August, September, and December. However, you can explore Lake Nakuru any month as you will still get to see the flamingos.

Apart from flamingos, Lake Nakuru is home to many other species of birds worth exploring. There are over 400 recorded species of birds that live on the lake's shores. The kinds of birds here are endemic, near-endemic, resident, and migratory species.

Some birds you can spot during a trip to Lake Nakuru are ostriches, ducks, guinea fowl, bustards, cuckoos, long-tailed cormorant, white-backed vulture, African fish-eagle, and mouse birds, among others. These birds hovering across the clear blue skies create a breathtaking spectacle that attracts the eye.

Note that the best months to see flamingos at Lake Nakuru are also the best time to explore the park. As a result, congestion in the park during those dry months is expected when people come to enjoy the numerous activities in Lake Nakuru National Park.

Can You See Lions In Lake Nakuru National Park?

Absolutely? Apart from being a bird-watching destination, Lake Nakuru National Park is also known for its healthy population of lions. The park hosts four Big Five members (lions, leopards, rhinos, and buffalo). It is also home to large numbers of hippopotamuses.

Lake Nakuru is surrounded by lush vegetation, a habitat for different wildlife species. The big cats in the park include lions, leopards, cheetahs, jackals, hyenas, and serval cats. Smaller carnivores such as the mongoose, genet, and civet also exist. Also, watch the African wild dog, which is often difficult to spot in game parks.

Lake Nakuru National Park also has rare and endangered species, such as Rothschild’s giraffe and the rare black and white rhino. The sight of a python hanging from the trees should also not surprise you, as the park is home to these massive giants.

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