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Location
The Nakuru National Park is located around 140 kms north-west
of Nairobi, in the Nakuru district of the Rift Valley province.
It is spread over a 188 sq km wide area. The Lake Nakuru is
a shallow alkaline lake that covers around 63 sq.km. Three
major rivers - the Njoro, Makalia and Enderit drain into the
lake and it also receives water from the fresh water springs
along the shore.
Views and Vistas
A sea of flaming pink stretches as far as the eye can see.
These millions of flamingos seek their food in the salty deep-green
waters of Lake Nakuru. Around 400 to 500 species of birds
including cormorants and pelicans can be found here. However,
you may also catch a glimpse of Thomson's gazelles, Grant
gazelles, impalas, waterbucks, giraffes, buffaloes, and leopards.
This park has become Kenya's premier rhino sanctuary and is
now home to both black and white rhinos, totalling to over
80 in number.
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