Lake Bogoria

Google rating 4.0 (515 reviews)
Nyahururu Town
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Alkaline lake & flamingo habitat punctuated by hot springs & geysers, explored on guided walks.

The hot springs and geysers are otherworldly — steam rising from the ground, flamingos in the distance, and alkaline water you can actually swim in. Go early morning when the light is best and the crowds are thin. The park entrance fee is reasonable, and it's worth every shilling.

Highlights

  • Wheelchair accessible

HoursOpen now

Monday9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
TuesdayToday9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Google reviews

4.0515 Google reviews
  • Flavia M.Google review · 27 Apr 2025

    So much potential. Dear KWS, Please consider the following 1. Please grade the road. We encountered two vehicles that had broken down during our visit due to the very difficult terrain in some sections of the road. 2. Please consider a guide/guides to explain to visitors what is actually going on at the lake and, more specifically, the hot springs. If a guide isn't possible, maybe some kind of descriptive write-up at the site that visitors can read when they arrive at the hot springs? E.g. what are temperatures of the hot springs? Are they seasonal or perrenial? Some fun facts would be great to make it even more informative/educational 3. Maybe some (running) water in the washrooms? It's sad to see the littering in the Lake/Hot springs. The one green bin provided for litter is also broken. But other than that, it's a very beautiful site that one can't get enough of, the scorching sun notwithstanding. Some practical improvements will make the visit even more pleasant.

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  • Dickens O.Google review · 10 Jun 2024

    My stay at Lake Bogoria SPA was lovely. Great services. The Hotel is by the road on your way to Lake Bogoria. Getting public means to the hotel and the lake is the only big challenge.

  • Bruno F.Google review · 26 Dec 2023

    Absolutely gorgeous. Perhaps the most remote place I’ve been to. Loved every second. Couldn’t recommend it enough

  • Ouya O.Google review · 26 Oct 2019

    I visited this National Reserve doing cycling with a group of bikers. I bet the best way to explore this park is to cycle out and about it. You will love the experience. It covers a vast area and the paths are a combination not rocky and gravel. At some stretch it is sandy and just plain loan soil. Along the way, you will cross a number of river beds (dry or partially filled with water). If you are into birding and bird photography, this is a haven for you. Not just the flamingoes but also other species. There's also plenty butterflies around the paths. This is a trip that will be enjoyable if you are in a group. I saw sign boards of a pending road construction through the park. I bet it is better for the park to remain with the earth road to prevent encroachment of the lands by land buying companies.

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  • Amrish P.Google review · 16 Jul 2019

    Sight of Flamingos is amazing but the hot springs area is full egg shells, trash leftover from people boiling eggs in hot springs. The latter needs to be stopped. Overall it is a OK place, didn't feel it was worth traveling a long distance to visit the lake.

Location

Nyalilpuch, Kenya

Nyahururu Town

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Lake Bogoria is open daily, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Lake Bogoria is located at 64M4+R5P, Nyalilpuch, Nyahururu Town, Nyahururu.
Call +254 723 679198.
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