Nakuru is the provincial capital of Kenya's Rift Valley province and is the fourth largest City in Kenya.

The town was established by the British during the colonial era as an administrative town for the British settlers who had big farms around the area, and is known for its flamingos and once dubbed "the cleanest town in East-Africa

Economy

The main economic activities in Nakuru are based on Agriculture, manufacturing and tourism. With the vast agricultural potential of the surrounding areas, the town has many agricultural enterprises.
The main Crops produced in Nakuru and surrounding areas are coffee, wheat, barley, maize, and beans.

There are also large Dairy farms serving the many milk processing plants in Nakuru.

Education

Nakuru is a main educational center in Kenya. It has many Universities and training institutes that serve all people of Kenya.
Egerton University is a large public university located in Nakuru as well as the private Kabarak University.

Other training institutes in Nakuru are the Rift Valley Institute of Technology, the Kenya Industrial Training Institute (KITI) and the Kenya Insitute of Management.

Tourism

Tourism is a key income generating activity in Nakuru. Many people visit Lake Nakuru to watch its flamingoes.

Visit Nakuru National park and discover a great variety of wildlife. If you love Mountain climbing, you can visit the Menengai Crater, a dormant volcano with a beautiful view to take pictures.

Mount Longonot is the highest mountain of the Rift Valley is also a exciting and challenging place to visit.

People

Nakuru people come from all parts of Kenya. The town is predominantly African but there is also a big population of Kenyans of Indian origin and some white settler families.

Nakuru Travel attractions

The biggest attraction in Nakuru is Lake Nakuru which is home to thousands of beautiful Flamingos.

The Lake Nakuru National Park is great for game viewing. It is home to the rare black and white rhino, Giraffes, Monkeys and many other animals. There is also an amazing 400 species of birds here.
You will discover the carnivorous black storks, hovering around the lake, hunting the young and sick flamingos.

Other places to view pink flamingos in Nakuru are on Lake Bogoria National Park and Lake Naivasha.

If you are interested in Historical sites, go visit the Hyrax Hill Prehistoric Site, which is a major Neolithic and Iron Age site.
In the near by Nyahururu town, you can visit the great Thomson's Falls, the 236 Feet (72m) high waterfall on the Ewaso Narok river.
Visitors come to Lake Nakuru national park to see the animals. Hyenas, monkeys, rhinoceroses, baboons, impalas and zebras, just to name a few.

Nakuru Hotels and Accomodation

There are many mid range and top class accommodation facilities within Nakuru town and the neighboring Lake Nakuru National Park and Kembu campsite.

Hotel Waterbuck is located in Nakuru town. This beautiful hotel is designed with authentic African themes making you feel like you are really in Africa. They have comfortable rooms, a courtyard and a swimming pool.

Other similar hotels within Nakuru town are the Midland Hotel and Merica Hotel.

Places to Eat in Nakuru

While traveling in Nakuru, you will have an opportunity to sample the great dishes of this region. They have diverse foods that can satisfy any taste.

Go to Merica Hotel for a bite of pizza, pasta, a tender steak and fine Indian curry.

Bamboo Hut Chinese Restaurant serves great Chinese foods of all types. If you like Italian food, hop to Courtyard Restaurant which also serves great Indian foods in addition to Italian dishes.
How about sampling great Kenyan food? Since you are in Kenya, you have to taste the best of Kenya too. Visit Ribbons Restaurant and get plenty of delicious Kenyan dishes like Kienyeji, chapatti, Githeri, Ugali and Nyama Choma (Roast Beef).

Night Life in Nakuru

Check out the XTC Discotheque for a taste of Nakuru’s night life. With strobe lights and a dark dance floor, this is a great place to spend the night in Nakuru.

If you are feeling lucky in your African Safari, visit Lucky Casino in Nakuru and see if your luck holds. It is a great place to relax, and you never know. You can go home a millionaire too.