Lake Nakuru National Park was established in 1961. The park is found at the floor of the rift valley south of Nakuru. It covers an area of 188 km2. It lies at an altitude of 1754 meters above sea level. The park enjoys a vegetation cover of Savanna woodland and grasslands. It derives its name from Lake Nakuru, a soda lake within the park. The lake is one of the main attractions in the park because of the abundant Algae that attracts thousands sometimes millions of Flamingos.

The park is also a habitat for the Eastern black Rhino, Southern White Rhinos, Giraffes, Waterbucks, Lions, Cheetahs, Leopards, Warthogs, Baboons, Zebras etc The bird life in this park is flourishing, with the most famous being the greater and lesser Flamingos plus a variety of about 450 terrestrial bird species.

Guests to the park can engage in birding and game viewing. It can be accessed by both road and air by private charter.