Lake Nakuru: Quick Facts

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Lake Nakuru, west-central Kenya

Lake Nakuru, near Nakuru, Kenya.

Flamingos in Lake Nakuru National Park

Thousands of pink flamingos stand and wade in the shallow waters of Lake Nakuru, Kenya, with more flamingos visible in the distance.

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