Nakuru is a city in the Southern Rift Valley region of Kenya.
Nakuru is the administrative and economical headquarters of Nakuru County. Conveniently situated between Nairobi and Western Kenya, it also serves as a transit city for many travellers. Nakuru is the fourth largest city in Kenya after Kisumu City.
Lake Nakuru National Park is home to the famous pink flamingoes. It also offers viewing of various other species of animals and birds.
Menengai Crater is a dormant volcanoes that still spews out smoke. A view from the edge of the crater is a must.
You can visit the lake Nakuru National Park which is near by or get inside the malls.
Visit a game of Rugby at Nakuru Athletics Club on a Saturday at 2PM and 4PM.
- Westside Mall, Kenyatta Aveune, +254 717333813. 9am-9pm. Has a supermarket and a food court.
- Ecobank, Club Road (Elgon House, +254 20-2883000. 24 hour. Has a no fee Master Card/Visa Card ATM
- Naivas Supermarket, old Nairobi Road Milimani Estate. 8AM-9PM.
- Choppies Supermarket, Pandit Nehru Road.. 8AM-9PM.
- Tuskys Supermarket, Pandit Nehru Road.. 8AM-8PM.
- Equity Bank, West Road (Westside mall. 24 hours. Has a no fee Mastercard/Visa card ATM.
Westside Mall, Kenyatta Aveune, +254 717333813. 9am-9pm. Has a supermarket and a food court.
Ecobank, Club Road (Elgon House, +254 20-2883000. 24 hour. Has a no fee Master Card/Visa Card ATM
Naivas Supermarket, old Nairobi Road Milimani Estate. 8AM-9PM.
Choppies Supermarket, Pandit Nehru Road.. 8AM-9PM.
Tuskys Supermarket, Pandit Nehru Road.. 8AM-8PM.
Equity Bank, West Road (Westside mall. 24 hours. Has a no fee Mastercard/Visa card ATM.
- Ribbons, Mburu Gichua Rd. African food for around Ksh 100-150 per course.
Ribbons, Mburu Gichua Rd. African food for around Ksh 100-150 per course.
- Taidys. A mix of African and Western food. Pizza Ksh 300, most courses a little less.
Taidys. A mix of African and Western food. Pizza Ksh 300, most courses a little less.
- Merica Hotel. Western food in an upmarket hotel. Meals for around Ksh 500, they also have a pool you can use for Ksh 300.
Merica Hotel. Western food in an upmarket hotel. Meals for around Ksh 500, they also have a pool you can use for Ksh 300.
Local drinks (Tusker)from the local bars, pops are available.
- Blue Magic bar and lounge, Kiti,mawanga. (Taxi, motorbike, tuktuk, +254 722437761. 10AM-midnight. Local and international quality drinks all at affordable prices. Wide variety of whiskeys, vodkas, brandy and beer. A place you definitely want to visit and share the experience with friendly staff and clientelle. US$10.
Blue Magic bar and lounge, Kiti,mawanga. (Taxi, motorbike, tuktuk, +254 722437761. 10AM-midnight. Local and international quality drinks all at affordable prices. Wide variety of whiskeys, vodkas, brandy and beer. A place you definitely want to visit and share the experience with friendly staff and clientelle. US$10.
At the Westside Mall (intersection Kenyatta Ave and West Road) is a Java Coffee (like Starbucks) with free Wifi and good coffee. There are also many "Cyber" (internet cafes) all over down town.
Nakuru is safe to walk around during daytime. In the evening, Bazaar Road and the small side lanes don't feel too safe anymore. After 11PM the night security guards in front of the banks on main Kenyatta Road start to fall asleep and nobody seems to walk on the streets anymore.