Stories & guides
Itineraries, Lake Nakuru National Park, flamingos, cycling Hell’s Gate, hiking Longonot, boat rides on Lake Naivasha, the best time to visit and getting here from Nairobi.
ItinerariesHow to spend a full day in Lake Nakuru National Park: an early start for rhinos, the lake shore, Baboon Cliff, a picnic at Makalia Falls and an afternoon drive back through the acacia woods.
ItinerariesA three-day plan for Nakuru County: a game drive at Lake Nakuru and sunset at Menengai Crater, Lake Elementaita and a boat ride on Lake Naivasha, then cycling in Hell’s Gate.
OutdoorsHow to cycle Hell’s Gate National Park near Naivasha: renting a bike, the ride from Elsa Gate past Fischer’s Tower, walking the Ol Njorowa gorge with a guide, and staying safe.
OutdoorsEverything you need to hike Mount Longonot: the climb to the rim, the 13 km crater circuit, how long it takes, what to bring and how to get there from Nairobi or Naivasha.
Day tripsHow to see the hippos and birds of Lake Naivasha by boat and walk among giraffes, zebras and wildebeest on Crescent Island, with tips on prices, timing and safety.
PlanningHow to get from Nairobi and its airport to Nakuru and Naivasha: driving the A104 through the Rift Valley, private drivers, shared shuttles, buses and matatus, and road safety tips.
PlanningWhen to visit Lake Nakuru and Nakuru County: the dry seasons for game drives and hikes, the green rainy months, flamingos and rising lake levels, and what each month brings.
WildlifeWhy the flamingos of Lake Nakuru come and go, and where to look for them today: Lake Nakuru, Lake Elementaita, Lake Bogoria and Lake Oloiden, with tips for seeing and photographing them.