Lake
Naivasha Kenya
Safari
Lodges, Camps & Hotels Accommodation
(Lake
Naivasha is in Nakuru District - Rift Valley Province
and 90 km North West of Nairobi)
Lake
Naivasha Accommodation, Hotels, Lodges, Private Bush
Homes and Camps. Lake Naivasha is a freshwater lake
in Kenya, lying North West of Nairobi, outside the town
of Naivasha. Its 10 km from Naivasha town and part of
the Great Rift Valley. Lake Naivasha is a beautiful
freshwater lake, fringed by thick papyrus. At 90 km
North West of Kenya’s capital Nairobi Lake Naivasha
is just over an hour's drive by road. Lake Naivasha
is located in the District of Nakuru (Rift Valley Province)
and covers an area of Area: 177 square Kilometers.
Lake
Naivasha Accommodation includes: Lake Naivasha Sawela
Lodge, Lake Naivasha Elsamere Lodge & Conservation
Centre, Lake Naivasha Crater Lake Camp, Malewa Wildlife
Lodge, Kigio Wildlife Camp, Lake Naivasha Loldia House,
Lake Naivasha Kongoni Game Ranch house/Club, Lake Naivasha
Malu Farm Lodge, Lake Naivasha Great Rift Valley Lodge,
Lake Naivasha Simba Lodge, Lake Naivasha Sopa Resort,
Lake Naivasha Hippo Point, Lake Naivasha Olerai House,
Lake Naivasha Kiangazi House, Lake Naivasha Chui Lodge,
Lake Naivasha Villas, Lake Naivasha Camp Carnelley's
Cottages & Bandas and Lake Naivasha Country Club.
18 Lake Naivasha Accommodations
in Kenya
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Lake Naivasha Sawela Lodge,
Kenya
Lake
Naivasha Sawela Lodge; Lake Naivasha
Sawela Lodge is situated off the Moi South
road and on the southern shores of Lake Naivasha,
about 85 Kilometers from Nairobi and 13kms
from Naivasha town. It is slightly over an
hour’s drive from Nairobi.
Lake
Naivasha Sawela Lodge is situated around Lake
Naivasha with the natural Yellow/green acacia
trees surrounding the lake side are on the
shores of this fresh water lake. With the
most ultra-modern facilities and unique architectural
design of the lodge, the environment provides
enriching relaxation with magnificent views
of the volcanic Mount Longonot.
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Elsamere
Lodge & Conservation Centre
Lake
Naivasha,
Kenya
Elsamere
Lodge; Elsamere Lodge is the former
home of the late Joy Adamson who together
with her husband George, became world famous
for their pioneering conservation work and
relationship with the Lioness Elsa, as told
in her best-selling book and subsequent film:
Born Free. Elsamere Lodge on the Moi South
Lake Road, 22 Kilometers from its junction
with the old Nairobi/Nakuru road at Naivasha
town.
Elsamere
museum contains a small collection of Joy's
paintings and artifacts. Memorabilia from
the film Born Free and a range of photos documenting
Joy and George's work with wildlife are also
on display. Elsamere Elsa Trust shop stocks
a variety of T-shirts, jewellery, books, earrings
and prints of Joy's works are also for sale.
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Crater
Lake Camp - Lake
Naivasha,
Kenya
Crater
Lake Camp Naivasha; Crater Lake Camp
Naivasha is situated in a private game sanctuary
on "Ndabibi Estate" - the Masai
word for Clover. The land used to be owned
by Gilbert Colville and his wife, Diana (later
to become Lady Delamere) whose life has been
made famous through books and films about
Kenya in the 1930's. Some guests say they
can still feel her presence as she rides her
favorite horse down to the lake.
Crater Lake Camp today is run by Merica Group
of Hotels, whose superb personality and perfect
understanding of Crater Lake's needs, make
a guests stay at the lake an unbelievable
experience.
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Malewa Wildlife Lodge - Lake
Naivasha,
Kenya
Malewa
Wildlife Lodge; Malewa Wildlife Lodge
is located in GilGil, Kenya and is situated
in the heart of Kenya's Great Rift Valley
about 100 Kilometers from Nairobi, on the
Nairobi to Nakuru road. Malewa Wildlife Lodge
is located inside Kigio Wildlife Conservancy
which is a 3,500-acre conservancy between
Nakuru and Naivasha in Kenya. Kigio Wildlife
Conservancy with its wide ranging habitats,
from riverine and euphorbia woodlands to short
grass and Leleshwa shrub, holds approximately
3,500 heads of wildlife (including the endangered
Rothschild Giraffe, a 200 strong herd of buffalo,
impala, Grant's and Thomson's gazelle, eland,
hyena, leopard, hippo and over 250 bird species)
which are protected by an electric fence on
three sides and the Malewa River on one.
Malewa
Wildlife Lodge is a small and exclusive 12
bed eco-friendly lodge, nestled in the shade
of huge Acacia trees on the banks of the Malewa
River, adjoining a magnificent game sanctuary
in Kenya's Great Rift Valley.
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Kigio Wildlife Camp (Kigio
Porini Camp) -
Lake Naivasha, Kenya
Kigio
Wildlife Camp;
Kigio Wildlife Camp is approximately a 45-minute
drive from Lake Nakuru National Park a short
drive from Nairobi. The camp is set in the
Great Rift Valley between Lake Naivasha and
Lake Nakuru. Kigio Wildlife camp is only 1
kilometer from Malewa Wildlife Lodge. Malewa
Kigio Camp is located 15 kilometer to the
northeast of Lake Naivasha in the Rift Valley
southwest of Kenya. It is a superb all suite
camp surrounded by a beautiful Yellow-fever
tree woodland overlooking the Malewa River.
Kigio
Wildlife Camp is constructed from sustainable
pine-wood, local earth from the conservancy,
traditional thatch provided by the surrounding
community and canvas panels - there has been
minimal usage of cement and steel and the
environment has been carefully preserved during
its construction. Power is provided by solar
panels. Accommodation is in eleven spacious
suites (each 72 square meters) and one 2-bedroom
family suite, each built on deck and containing
a large bedroom and sitting area, a private
bathroom with flush toilet, shower and balcony.
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Longonot Ranch House - Lake Naivasha, Kenya
Longonot
Ranch House;
Longonot Ranch House is on the southern side
of Lake Naivasha, 80 kilometers from Nairobi.
By air (charter) takes 25 minutes to the airstrip
about 10 kilometers from the Ranch House.
Longonot Ranch House is situated in the Great
Rift Valley on Kedong Ranch, near Lake Naivasha
which is 26 kilometers away. The drive from
Nairobi takes about 1 hour and 15 minutes
on good tarmac road.
Longonot
Ranch House makes an ideal base for a 2 to
7 day stay and is eco friendly as the electricity
is powered by wind and solar. Longonot Ranch
House is open all year round and accommodation
is in 2 room's en-suite in cottage with adjoining
sitting and dining rooms and 1 detached en-suite
cottage making a total of 3 rooms or 6 guests
with limited overflow into the main house.
Longonot Ranch House 'Kinangop' and 'Ol Karia'
rooms are twin-bedded with dining and sitting
room in between. 'The Happy Valley', a honeymoon
suite, is adjacent. The cottages are fully
furnished and completely self-contained.
Longonot
Ranch House activities include horse riding,
mountain hiking, boating, walking and game
viewing by safari vehicle. Bush sundowners
and night game drives are also available on
request. Other activities nearby include Hell's
Gate National Park, Mt. Longonot National
Park, Lake Naivasha - well known for its birdlife,
black bass fishing and watersports, Lake Nakuru
National Park (1 hour 15 minutes), the Aberdare
National Park (1 hour 30 minutes), Great Rift
Valley Golf Resort at Green Park, Mt Suswa
caves, and Eburru - 18 hole Golf Course.
Longonot
Ranch House is hosted as a home-stay retreat
by Tony and Susie Church. Longonot Ranch House
has stunning views of Hell's Gate gorge and
the Aberdare Mountain range. This colonial
style ranch house is situated at 7,000 ft
above sea level and looks out over rolling
plains to Lake Naivasha, where approximately
475 different species of birds make their
home.
Amongst
the many species of game which roam freely
over the open plains and rocky lava flows
are eland, giraffe, Cape buffalo, zebra, impala,
Thomson's and Grant's gazelle, kongoni, warthog,
hyena, jackal, bat eared fox and spring hare.
Occasionally cheetah, leopard and aardvark
are seen. About 10,000 head of wild animals
are counted annually.
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Lake
Naivasha Simba Lodge - Lake
Naivasha,
Kenya
Lake
Naivasha Simba Lodge welcomed its first guests
in 2003. The lodge is located right by Lake
Naivasha, a fresh water lake. The beautiful
and green vegetation around the Naivasha Simba
Lodge along with the lake experience makes
it an excellent rest stop while on safari
in Kenya. Lake Naivasha particularly is a
birdwatchers fantasy. There are over 450 species
in the immediate area including the highland
escarpments, which surround the lake to the
south and west.
Lake
Naivasha Simba Lodge has 70 rooms; capable
of hosting average of 140 guests however focuses
on serving limited number of guests or groups
at a time. Each room has a private balcony
with en-suite bathroom services. Meals are
served in the main dining room. A multi-ethnic
combination of European, African and Asian
dishes, all made with fresh produce is served
at Naivasha Simba Lodge.
Lake
Naivasha Simba Lodge include morning and afternoon
boat rides on Lake Naivasha (Sun downer) with
African Spice Safaris, Boat ride to Crescent
Island with game watching with African Spice
Safaris, excursions with game drives and picnic
breakfast or lunch at Lake Nakuru National
Park, Hell's Gate National Park, Lake Elementaita
& Lake Bogoria when visiting Naivasha
Simba Lodge with your Africa Spice Safaris
guide.
Lake
Naivasha Simba Lodge beauty therapist
offers manicures, pedicures, facials and waxing
sessions. You can also work up a sweat at
the tennis court or if not too inclined to
strenuous activity, enjoy a game or two of
pool. A gift shop provides a selection of
books and novels you can read.
Lake
Naivasha Simba Lodge facilities include:
• Tennis courts
• Sauna Services
• Massage services available
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Nature walks around the lake
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Gymnasium with the latest equipment and weight
training
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Heated swimming pool for those who want to
enjoy something different
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Great Rift Valley Lodge and Golf Resort
Great
Rift Valley Lodge and Golf Resort; Great Rift
Valley Lodge and Golf Resort borrows its name from the
stunning land it sits on. The Great Rift Valley is one
of the greatest natural structures on earth, visible
from outer space, stretching 5,500 kilometers, spanning
two continents from Jordan in the Middle East, through
Kenya in East Africa to Mozambique in Africa. No country
can boast of such vivid panoramas of the Great Rift
Valley as in Kenya. Straddling the rim of the mighty
Eburru, every view from the room shows a facet of the
Valley’s dynamic vistas. Built around an 18-hole
golf course, the lodge is leisurely set on a wide expanse
of the massif – each villa and room opening to
surreal settings
Great
Rift Valley Lodge and Golf Resort
Rooms
On a quick break out of Nairobi or en-route
from safari, the Great
Rift Valley Lodge and Golf Resort
rooms are spacious with a lounge and fireplace and private
balconies overlooking the Aberdares, Kenya’s longest
mountain massif stretching 160 kilometers, the Kinangop
plateau lying a tier below the Aberdares and the plains
of Eburru littered with black obsidian stone telling
its volcanic past. You can choose between twin beds
or a double bed. The mountain’s slopes full of
indigenous plants attract an assortment of birds, which
makes for bird watching from the comfort of your private
balcony fun – and at night, looking out for constellations
of stars and planets in the celestial skies exciting.
Great
Rift Valley Lodge Longonot
Villas
Set
on beautifully landscaped gardens of succulent plants
and ponds, the Longonot Villas open out to the mighty
mountain that is Longonot, an extinct volcano from the
bygone ages of the Rift’s turbulent past filled
dramatic earthquakes and volcanic eruptions. On clear
days, the mountain takes a double take, reflected in
the fresh waters of Lake Naivasha, the highest of the
Rift Valley lakes. Each of the 40 villas is a three-tier
three-bedroomed house – a home away from home,
a designer’s delight complete with every modern
amenity to make the traveler feel right at home. The
living room, dining room and kitchen take the entire
floor with the master bedroom on the top tier. The ground
floor with the two bedrooms open to the garden with
every floor giving that unforgettable view of the mountain
and the lake. Great Rift Valley Lodge and Golf Resort
villas are ideal for families and friends wanting a
home atmosphere with a choice of home cooking or eating
out at the lodge’s restaurants.
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Lake
Naivasha Country Club - Lake
Naivasha,
Kenya
Lake Naivasha
Country Club; Lake Naivasha
Country Club is located on one of the highest Rift Valley
lakes, Naivasha - at about 1880 meters. Lake Naivasha
level varies quite considerably - in 1926 it was reported
6 meters higher. Eons ago it was a great deal higher
than that and its waters gushed through Njorowa gorge
now high above the lake and the dramatic entrance to
Hell's Gate National Park. Lake Naivasha Country Club
Accommodation includes: 50 twin rooms and 1 executive
Lake Cottage
Room
Décor: The old comfortable architecture
is solid and comfortable with a variety of accommodation
in rooms and cottages facing the rolling lawns and Lake
Naivasha.
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Chui
Lodge -
Lake Naivasha, Kenya
Chui Lodge is situated
in the privately owned 20,000 acre Oserian Wildlife
Sanctuary, just above the shores of Lake Naivasha and
with the dramatic Mau Escarpment as a backdrop. Accommodation
consists of eight individual cottages, beautifully furnished
and each with an en-suite bathroom and verandah. The
Oserian Wildlife Sanctuary is home to a diverse number
of mammals and birds, including white rhino, leopard,
buffalo, giraffe, cheetah, Grevy’s zebra, oryx
and a number of plains game.
Activities at Chui include
day and night game-drives, guided bush walks, boat trips
on the lake with the opportunity to see hippos and the
rich birdlife on the lake shore, breakfast on the lakeshore,
horse-riding, swimming in the heated pool at the Lodge
or a visit to the Oserian Flower Farm, one of the largest
growers and producers of cut flowers in the world.
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Kiangazi
House - Lake Naivasha, Kenya
Kiangazi,
meaning "hot and dry season", is a beautiful
country house set amidst lush gardens overlooking Lake
Oloidien, adjacent to Lake Naivasha and a wildlife corridor.
Naivasha was a haven for the early settlers in Kenya,
home to the infamous ‘happy valley’ stories
of the early 1900s. The community thrives today in this
gorgeous Rift Valley setting with agricultural, dairy
and flower farms dominating the export business in the
area. The Kiangazi estate also owns Kenya’s leading
flower farm which exports tons of roses to Europe daily
–tours of the factory can be arranged.
Activities
from Kiangazi House include game drives in 4 wheel drive
vehicles and guided bush walks, trips to Hells Gate
National Park, bass fishing, sundowners and bush breakfasts,
boat trips on Lake Naivasha, day trips to Lake Nakuru
National Park, visit Elsamere –home of the late
Joy Adamson, tour the flower farm. Animals that can
be seen in the Sanctuary include White Rhino, giraffe,
hyena, jackal, Bat-eared Foxes, leopard, eland, topi,
kongoni, impala, hartebeest, zebra (Common and Grevys),
oryx and many smaller mammals. There is a huge population
of birds in the Naivasha area (around 320 species) –the
gardens of the House also are home to a variety of sunbirds,
weavers and many others. The call of the Fish Eagle
is a symbol of Lake Naivasha and these magnificent birds
can be seen all around the lake area.
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Loldia
House - Lake Naivasha, Kenya
Loldia
House is situated on the lush green shores of Lake Naivasha
in the Great Rift Valley. With just nine rooms, it is
one of Kenya's oldest colonial farms. Loldia House nestles
under acacia and wild fig trees on the western shores
of Lake Naivasha. Each morning you are woken by the
calls of the lake’s resident fish eagles, and
breakfast is served on the lawn where hippos have grazed
throughout the night. Guests can explore the farm’s
8,000 acres on foot or horseback amongst herds of wild
antelope and zebra. Warm sunny days are complemented
by cozy evenings by the roaring log fire.
At
the end of the day, enjoy a hosted alfresco dinner under
the spreading fig trees or in the original dining room.
4 x 4 vehicles are available to take you on game drives
around the surrounding area where you can see a wealth
of wildlife including leopard, buffalo and hippo. Boat
trips on the lake give you the opportunity to experience
the huge numbers and variety of bird life. Loldia provides
an excellent base from which to explore Lake Nakuru
National Park which is famous for its resident pink
flamingoes and healthy numbers of both black and white
rhino.
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Kongoni Game Ranch - Lake Naivasha,
Kenya
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Malu Farm Lodge - Lake
Naivasha, Kenya
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Hippo Point - Lake
Naivasha,
Kenya
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Olerai House - Lake
Naivasha,
Kenya
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Lake Naivasha Villas - Lake
Naivasha,
Kenya
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Camp Carnelley's - Lake
Naivasha,
Kenya
Camp Carnelley's
is a tranquil campsite with beautiful bushy
grounds. The monkey's swing from the trees
and the hippos graze on the pier. Over the
years Camp Carnelley's has become one of the
most famous locations on Lake Naivasha. Camp
Carnelley's is not just a campsite, The Camp
has it all from accommodation, "Lazy
Bones" bar and restaurant, onsite activities
and custom excursions including the ultimate
safari.
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Elsamere
Lodge Activities & Things to Do Around Lake Naivasha
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Joy
& George Adamson Museum
Joy
& George Adamson Museum; Joy
& George Adamson Museum is located in
the main house at the Lodge. Guests can
go through historical collections of art,
books, guns and personal items belonging
to this world renowned couple. George was
a Lion Conservationist while his wife Joy
was an artist, author of world acclaimed
books e.g. 'Born free' She is also known
for the animals she cared for especially
"Elsa" the Lioness. The Land-rover
that George was driving when his life was
cut short is parked at the park of the main
house which is the Elsamere Lodge.
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Crescent
Island Wildlife Sanctuary
Crescent
Island Wildlife Sanctuary;
Crescent Island Wildlife
Sanctuary is a submerged rim of an
immerged volcanic crater forming a bay which
is the deepest point of Lake Naivasha. Crescent
Island is a preserved sanctuary of wildlife
where you will wander among tiny herds of
mammals. A peaceful experience… Giraffe,
antelope, gazelle, eland, zebra and lot
of birds. Buffaloes are rare. The usual
way to access the small island is by a boat
Ride arranged by African Spice Safaris.
There is also possibility to access it by
road passing through the "Horse Riding
Complex".
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Crater
Lake Game Sanctuary
Crater
Lake Game Sanctuary;
Crater Lake Game Sanctuary is located after
the Kongoni village in Lake Naivasha. Crater
Lake Game Sanctuary is a private sanctuary
which includes lots of wildlife in its small
forest sitting at the side of the Crater
Lake volcano. Game Drives are done in the
fenced area and guests can get refreshed
at the Crater Lake Lodge located at the
bottom of the crater. Crater Lake Game Sanctuary
landscape is breathtaking as the small crater
is soaked by a pink-bordered green-salted
lake which is habitat for flamingos and
other birds. And if you are courageous,
there is a path going around the rim of
the crater.
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Boat
Rides On Lake Naivasha
Morning
Boat Rides on Lake Naivasha are
an ideal time to spot the many species of
waterfowl and brilliantly colored kingfishers.
The lake is home to the largest waterfowl
population in Kenya. Elsamere Conservation
Centre has also become famous for its resident
troop of black and white colobus monkeys,
which visit the centre regularly. Guests
may easily view the troop from the lakeside
lawn. Other frequent visitors to the centre
are pod of hippopotami, which often graze
on the lawn at night.
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Hell's
Gate National Park
Hell's
Gate National Park; Hell's Gate
National Park is a tiny Park located between
Naivasha Lake, Mt. Longonot and Mt. Suswa
volcanoes. Hell's Gate National Park provides
a variety of wildlife, unusual flora and
many species of birds and is one of the
two only Kenyan Parks where climbing, walking
and biking are allowed. Covered by ashes
from the Longonot eruption which occurred
100 years ago, the Park is famous for its
geothermal station, Lower Gorge and spectacular
sceneries (cliffs, volcanoes, gorges, geothermal
steam). Approximately 20 kilometers
from Lake Naivasha
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Mount
Longonot National Park
Mount
Longonot National Park; Mount Longonot
National Park is formed around Mount Longonot,
a young dormant volcano. Mount Longonot
was created during the volcanic eruptions
that formed the Great Rift Valley. Guests
can travel to the rim of the crater or inside
to the bottom. As you climb, you will pass
herds of grazing wildlife or watch buffalo
and other animals as they cross the crater
floor.
Activities
within Mount Longonot National Park include
hiking, rock climbing, biking and observing
birds and wildlife. Views of Lake Naivasha
and the valley itself are not to be missed.
Hot springs and steam seep through vents
in the solid lava. Approximately
25 kilometers from Lake Naivasha
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Lake
Nakuru National Park
Lake
Nakuru National Park; Nakuru
means "Dust or Dusty Place" in
Masai language. Lake Nakuru National Park,
close to Nakuru town, was established in
1961. Lake Nakuru National Park is world
famous as the location of the greatest bird
spectacle on earth - myriads of fuschia
pink flamingoes whose numbers are legion,
often more than a million maybe two.
They
feed on the abundant algae, which thrives
in the warm waters. Scientists reckon that
the flamingo population at Lake Nakuru National
Park consumes about 250,000 kilos of algae
per hectare of surface area per year. There
are two types of flamingo species: the Lesser
flamingo can be distinguished by its deep
red carmine bill and pink plumage unlike
the greater, which has a bill with a black
tip. Approximately 80 kilometers
from Lake Naivasha
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