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Lake Nakuru, west-central Kenya
Lake Nakuru, west-central Kenya

Lake Nakuru

lake, Kenya
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Lake Nakuru fishing wars: Youths in Manyani clash with KWS over disappearance of Brian Odhiambo • Jan. 22, 2025, 9:17 PM ET (Nation.Africa)
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Lake Nakuru
Lake NakuruFlamingos on Lake Nakuru, west-central Kenya.

Lake Nakuru, lake in west-central Kenya. It is one of the saline lakes of the lake system lying in the Great Rift Valley of eastern Africa. Primarily known for its many species of birds, including vast numbers of pink flamingos, Lake Nakuru also has waterbucks, impalas, and hippopotamuses. The town of Nakuru lies on its north shore. Lake Nakuru National Park encloses the lake and adjacent lands.

The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica This article was most recently revised and updated by Amy Tikkanen.