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Nakuru

Vacations Nakuru - Kenya

Nakuru: Where is, history and other tourist information to visit this place.



Tourist Guide Nakuru

Nakuru is situated in Kenya 's Rift Valley province. With an estimated 300,000 inhabitants, it is the fourth largest urban centre in the country.

The city experiences a cool and hospitable climate. The dry season is from June-February with rains arriving from March-May. The best time to visit is from June-September.

The town started as a railway station on the Kenya-Uganda railway route. The name Nakuru is derived from the Maasai world - Nakurro , meaning a 'dusty place' .

Today Nakuru is a bustling city with a multi-ethnic population . Agriculture , manufacturing and tourism form the backbone of the local economy.



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