Lakes IN NAKURU COUNTY COUNTY
Lake Naivasha
Lake Naivasha is a freshwater lake located in the Great Rift Valley, and one of the largest lakes in Kenya, known for its rich biodiversity and wide variety of aquatic life.
Accessibility: Approximately one-hour drive from Nakuru via the Nairobi-Nakuru highway.
Google Coordinates: -0.7126° S, 36.5942° E
Features: Boat rides, Bird watching, Curio shops, Picnic spots
Boat Ride Fees: Ksh 4,000 (max 7 pax)
Travel Essentials: Identification documents, drinking water, sunglasses, hat
Lake Elementaita
Lake Elementaita is a UNESCO World Heritage site, managed by KWS with a saline lake located in the Great Rift Valley known for its stunning scenery and rich birdlife.
Accessibility: Approximately 30-minutes from Nakuru, along the Nairobi-Nakuru highway, between Nakuru and Naivasha.
Google Coordinates: -0.4304° S, 36.3944° E
Features: Nature trails, Bird-watching, Picnic spots
Entry Fees: Kenyan residents Ksh 250 | Non-residents $22
Travel Essentials: Identification documents, drinking water, sunglasses, hat
Lake Nakuru
Lake Nakuru is an alkaline water lake located at an elevation of 1,754 m above sea level and about 6-feet deep, covering an area of 45km.
Accessibility: 30-minutes from Nakuru via Nderit Gate on pipeline-mutaita rd
Google Index: 0°22′S 36°05′E / 0.367°S 36.083°E
Features: Wildlife park, Camping sites, Bird sanctuary
Entry Fees: Adults Ksh 1,000 | Child Ksh 500 (via KWS Bus)
Travel Essentials: Valid identification, Safari attire, Camera
Lake Solai
Lake Solai is a salt water lake located in the outskirts on Nakuru town with an estimate depth of 1.5m
Accessibility: Approximately one-hour scenic drive from Nakuru via Bahati-Solai road
Google Coordinates: 0.0500° N, 36.1500° E
Features: Nature trail, boat riding, lesser flamingos, fishing
Access Fees: Boat riding Ksh 300 per person
Travel Essentials: Identification documents, drinking water, snacks, trekking shoes
Lake Oloiden
Lake Oloiden is a small, saline lake located near Lake Naivasha known for its unique geological formation and a variety of bird species.
Accessibility: Approximately one-hour drive from Nakuru, south of Lake Naivasha via Oloiden road.
Google Index: 57PG+MW8, Kongoni
Features: Nature trail, Bird watching
Fees: Boat riding Ksh 5,000 | Camping Ksh 3,000 | Picnic 400
Travel Essentials: Identification documents, camping & picnic essentials
