Introduction to Lake Nakuru: Lake Nakuru (Nakuru Lake) is one of several salt lakes in the East African lake system located in the Great Rift Valley. It is located in the volcanic zone, and the lake water has high salinity and is suitable for fire protection. Plankton grows on the birds' staple food. Lake Nakuru is home to more than 2 million flamingos, accounting for one-third of the world's total flamingos. It is known as a "bird watching paradise".