National PARKS IN NAKURU COUNTY
Lake Nakuru National Park
Lake Nakuru National Park, established in 1968, is renowned for its alkaline lake, diverse wildlife, including both black and white rhinos, and a variety of bird species.
Accessibility: (i) Nderit Gate along Pipeline-Mzee wa Nyama (ii) Lanet Gate via Nakuru-Nairobi highway, (iii) Main gate via Flamingo Road.
Google coordinates: 0.3562° S, 36.1002° E
Features: Park, steep rock escarpments, picnic spots, hiking trails, lake with seasonal flamingos
Entry Fees: Resident Adult 860, Child Ksh 215, Vehicle Ksh 300 | Non-residents $8
Travel Essentials: Identification documents, snacks, drinking water, sunglasses, trekking shoes
Hell’s Gate National Park
Hell’s Gate is a National Park located in Naivasha renowned for its diverse wildlife and over 100 bird species.
Accessibility: Approximately 1 hour 30 mins from Nakuru, via Nairobi-Naivasha highway
Google Coordinates: -0.8582721447211505, 36.37521972557325
Features: Hiking & Cycling trails, Gorges, Picnic spots, Wildlife Park
Entry Fees: Resident Adult 860, Child Ksh 215, Vehicle Ksh 300 | Non-residents $8
Travel Essentials: Breathable clothing, Trekking shoes, sunglasses, camera, drinking water
Longonot National Park
Mount Longonot is a stratovolcano located southeast of Lake Naivasha.
Accessibility: Approximately 2-hours from Nakuru via Nakuru-Nairobi (A104) highway
Google Coordinates: 0.9210° S, 36.4473° E
Features: Hiking trails, Forest, Game park
Entry Fees: Kenyan adult Ksh 300, Child 215 | Non-residents adult $26, Child $17
Travel Essentials: Valid identification, drinking water, hiking shoes, warm jacket
