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Overview
Lake Bogoria National Reserve covers about 107 km² around Lake Bogoria, a shallow soda lake in the Great Rift Valley in Baringo County, north of Nakuru. It’s managed by Baringo County. The lake is a Ramsar wetland and part of the Kenya Lake System World Heritage Site, together with Lakes Nakuru and Elementaita.
The lake lies at the foot of the steep Siracho escarpment. Along its western shore, hot springs and geysers boil and spout steam, and the water around them is too hot to touch.
Lake Bogoria is one of the most important feeding places in the world for lesser flamingos, which can gather here in huge numbers. Visitors come to see the flamingos and hot springs, walk and cycle along the shore, and visit nearby Lake Baringo.
Wildlife & Biodiversity
Flamingos
Lesser flamingos feed on the algae in the lake, and their numbers can reach hundreds of thousands when conditions are right.
Other wildlife
Greater kudu live in the woodland around the lake, along with zebra, impala, dik-dik and baboons. More than 300 bird species have been recorded.
Best Time to Visit
Short answer: June to October and January to March, during the dry seasons.
| Months | Season | What to expect |
|---|---|---|
| Jan – Mar | Dry season | Hot and dry. Good for travel. |
| Apr – May | Long rains | Some roads become impassable. |
| Jun – Oct | Dry season | Windy and dry. The best time to travel. |
| Nov – Dec | Short rains | Storms can cut off roads. |
Flamingo numbers change with lake levels. Ask locally before you go.
Getting There
By air
| Airport | Best for | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Jomo Kenyatta International (NBO), Nairobi | Most international visitors | About 5 to 6 hours by road. |
By road
From Nakuru, drive north on the B4 towards Marigat, then turn off to the Loboi gate. The road to the hot springs is tarred.
Entrance & Fees
Baringo County charges an entry fee per person and per vehicle at the reserve gates.
Confirm the current rates at the gate before you go.
Fees last checked October 2026. No official fee schedule is published online.