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Menengai Crater View Point

Google rating 4.4 (824 reviews)
Nakuru Town
Tourist attraction

Ranked in Best Family Friendly in Nakuru

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A viewpoint overlooking Menengai Crater with stunning vistas. It's a popular stop for photos and taking in the dramatic volcanic landscape.

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MondayToday9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Google reviews

4.4824 Google reviews
  • William B.Google review · 24 Dec 2025

    It has a breathtaking scenery with little payment at the entrance you can easily access it with small cars. It also has a camping site best for adventures

  • Emma M.Google review · 24 Dec 2025

    Beautiful scenery and great place for hiking

  • Sitemba J.Google review · 14 Sep 2025

    Menengai Crater is a stunning and peaceful spot just outside Nakuru, offering incredible views and a great hiking experience. The crater is massive and the scenery from the top is absolutely worth the climb. It’s a perfect escape into nature with a unique mix of beauty, history, and local culture. Highly recommended for anyone looking to explore beyond the usual tourist spots.

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  • Umu R.Google review · 24 Aug 2025

    Alkhair Royal School had an amazing experience visiting Menengai Crater in the Great Rift Valley. The scenery was breathtaking, the weather refreshing, and the natural beauty unforgettable. Truly a place worth visiting.2025

  • Paul M.Google review · 27 Jun 2025

    Visited Menengai Crater mainly because my daughter learned about Calderas in her geography class and we wanted to see what it looked like. Visit was extra special with our guide Bed, who we picked up at the entrance gate after paying a small entrance fee to the forested area. Highly recommend a guide as we learned way much more as he showed us around. Took us an hour for the visit.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Menengai Crater View Point is open Monday to Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Saturday and Sunday: Closed.
Call +254 723 031150.

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