Once in a lifetime

About Menengai Crater: Location, Entrance Fees and History

No comments :
Menengai crater is located eight kilometres from Nakuru town, along Nakuru main road. It is a dormant volcano and the second largest crater in the world. it plunges 483 metres from the rim.

The volcano was formed about 200,000 years ago. the 12 x 8 kilometres caldera formed about 8000 years ago and is one of the best preserved calders in the world.

The crater foot is ideal for hiking . the summit is accessible by foot or vehicle and there is geothermal prospecting in the crater for energy.

Attractions and Activities


  • Crater Walk
  • Few places in kenya to see the southern african national flower, the protea growing wild
  • Bird watching
Charges: 200 for locals, 600 for foreigners


No comments :

Post a Comment