Nakuru: Travel guide, prices and free housing · 2026

Nakuru, sometimes referred to as Nakuru City, is the capital and largest city of Nakuru County, Kenya. As of 2019, Nakuru had an urban population of 570,674.

Nakuru · CC BY-SA 4.0

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Now in the cityNakuru+18°CClear night · sunrise 06:15 AMupdated 08:43 PM

EntryPick a passportThe answer depends on the passport.

Places on the map5

Exchange rateKES 129.98per 1 $KES — the local currencyas of Nov 2, 2026

Safety and health

Safety · official adviceour data as of Nov 3, 2026

UK Foreign Office (FCDO)Avoid parts of the countryPart of the country is off limits entirely.

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Updated information about the Kenya-Ethiopia border (‘Regional risks’ page).

Source: UK FCDO Foreign Travel Advice

US State DepartmentLevel 3Think twice before you travel; weigh the reasons below.

crime
kidnapping
terrorism

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Reconsider travel to Kenya due to risk of health, crime, kidnapping, terrorism, unrest , and traffic safety . Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a Travel Health Notice for Ebola Bundibugyo Virus Disease for Kenya . The U.S.

Source: US Department of State Travel Advisory

Source: UK FCDO Foreign Travel Advice · US Department of State Travel Advisory

Nakuru: Travel guide, prices and free housing · 2026

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