Kenya · national park
Lake Nakuru National Park
Lake Nakuru National Park is a national park in Kenya, established in 1967, covering 188 km² (73 sq mi). It is the #14 largest of Kenya's 29 national parks.
- Area
- 188 km²
- Established
- 1967
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- NYK · 112 km
Nearest airports to Lake Nakuru National Park
- 1 NYK112 kmstraight line
- 2 EDL127 kmstraight line
- 3 WIL134 kmstraight line
More about Lake Nakuru National Park
Lake Nakuru National Park is one of 29 national parks in Kenya. It covers 188 km² (18,800 ha) — about 1.8 times the size of Paris, making it the #14 largest national park in Kenya (0.6% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 1967, 59 years ago — the first national parks in Kenya date back to 1593. It is listed in IUCN category II: National Park — protecting whole ecosystems while welcoming visitors for recreation and education.
Visiting Lake Nakuru National Park
The closest airport is Nanyuki Civil Airport (NYK), about 112 km away — around 2 h 25 min by car; alternatively Eldoret International Airport (EDL, 127 km). Other national parks within reach include Hell's Gate National Park (68 km²), Aberdare National Park (766 km²), Mount Longonot National Park and Nairobi National Park (117 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
Frequently asked questions
How big is Lake Nakuru National Park?
When was Lake Nakuru National Park established?
What is the nearest airport to Lake Nakuru National Park?
What protection category is Lake Nakuru National Park?
Data: Wikidata (CC0), English Wikipedia and Wikimedia Commons.