The park lies in Central Kenya, 140km north-west of Nairobi, in Nakuru district of the Rift Valley Province. The ecosystem comprises of the lake, surrounded by mainly wooded and bushy grasslands. The park supports a wide ecological diversity with Flamingos (Greater and Lesser) and other water birds being the major attractions of the area. The ecosystem provides for about 56 different species of mammals including the white rhino and buffaloes and a variety of terrestrial birds numbering nearly 450 species.
Bus Hire Services
The buses can also be hired to other neighbouring national parks and Nairobi.
Destinations
| Lake Nakuru National park | 1000 |
| Nakuru to Soysambu/Gilgi | 15000 |
| Hell’s Gate /Longonot National Park | 18000, 20000 |
| Lake Bogoria/Lake Baringo | 25000 |
| Nairobi National Park /Animal Orphanage/Giraffee Center/National Museum | 35000 |
