Lake Nakuru National Park which surrounds the lake has recently been enlarged  partly to provide a sanctuary for black rhino. This undertaking has necessitated  a fence - to keep out poachers rather than to restrict the movement of  wildlife. In 1987 only two black rhino remained following the ravages  of poaching. By creating a rhino sanctuary within the Park and reintroducing  a breeding herd from Laikipia, the K.W.S. has now successfully reestablished  rhino in the park with more than 25 rhino now inhabiting the region. As  it is one of the largest concentrations in the country, the chances of  spotting these survivors are good. There are also a number of Rothschild's  giraffe, again translocated for safety from western Kenya. Waterbuck are  very common and both the Kenya species are found here. Among the predators  are lion and leopard, the latter being seen much more frequently in recent  times.

 Game viewing is relatively easy: buffalo, leopard, lion, Rothschild's  Giraffe, White and Black Colobus monkey are plentiful in the forest. The  bushlands offer eland, steinbok, impala, Chandler's Reedbuck and dik dik,  whilst rock hyrax and klipspringer occupy the cliffs and escarpment.