​Best Time To Visit – Lake Nakuru NP

Anthony Ham
Expert
By Anthony Ham

Anthony is a renowned Africa expert and author of many Lonely Planet guidebooks, including the guide to Kenya.

Anthony is a renowned Africa expert and author of the Lonely Planet guide to Kenya.

Anthony is the author of the Lonely Planet guide to Kenya.

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Lake Nakuru National Park offers good wildlife viewing throughout the year, but the best months are from June to February. The rains might interfere with game drives and road conditions can be poor in the wettest months (April and May). However, the reorientation of some tracks to avoid the lake’s rising water levels has made trail conditions more consistent.


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Best Time June to February (Best for general wildlife viewing; little rain)
High Season July to February (The park gets very busy)
Low Season April to June (The park is less crowded and low-season rates might apply)
Best Weather June to February (Little rainfall)
Worst Weather April and May (Wettest months)

June to February –Dry Season

  • Days are sunny and dry, but it rarely gets hot
  • Short grass and few water sources make animals easy to spot
  • The park gets very crowded and good sightings tend to attract a lot of vehicles

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March to May –Wet Season

  • It is generally less crowded and low-season rates may apply
  • The park is green, the skies are clear and there are lots of flowers
  • Newborn animals can be seen
  • Best time for bird watching with migratory birds present
  • April and May can be very wet and rain might interfere with game drives
  • Grass is long and animals are more difficult to spot

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