Lake Nakuru Lodge

Lake Nakuru Lodge is a beautiful eco-lodge perfectly situated in the southeastern ecological niche of Lake Nakuru National Park. Known as a true birdwatcher’s paradise, the lodge offers commanding, unobstructed views of the lake, famous for its populations of lesser and greater flamingos, as well as the surrounding wildlife.

Designed as an oasis of comfort that blends seamlessly into the natural landscape, the lodge allows guests to experience the magic of the African bush right from their rooms, with wild animals frequently browsing peacefully close to the property. It is an idyllic escape for visitors looking to leave the hustle and bustle of the city behind while enjoying unmatched Kenyan hospitality.

Location & Accessibility

Being located entirely within Lake Nakuru National Park’s borders allows guests to view wildlife without ever leaving the lodge’s grounds. Despite its deep connection to nature, the lodge is highly accessible from Kenya’s capital.

By Road

✓ Approximately 160 to 170 kilometers from Nairobi
✓ A comfortable, leisurely 2 to 2.5-hour drive on a well-paved tarmac highway
✓ Located in the Nakuru District of the Rift Valley Province, directly inside Lake Nakuru National Park
✓ After turning off the main highway, the final stretch consists of a 17 to 21-kilometer drive along an all-weather road through the national park, acting as a welcoming game drive before you arrive

By Air

✓ From the airstrip, it is only a short 15-minute transfer drive to reach the lodge
✓ A quick and scenic 30-minute commercial or chartered flight from Nairobi’s Wilson Airport directly to the Naishi Airstrip located inside the park

Accommodation & Room Facilities

Lake Nakuru Lodge can comfortably accommodate over 200 guests at any given time, offering 95 spacious and beautifully appointed rooms. Designed to maximize your connection with the natural surroundings, every guestroom features full-length windows, a private balcony or terrace, and a glass sliding door that frames magnificent views of the park, gardens, or the glassy waters of Lake Nakuru.

The lodge is proud to be inclusive and features 4 dedicated handicapped-accessible rooms to comfortably serve guests with special needs.

Room Types

✓ Deluxe Rooms – Spacious standard double rooms offering comfortable accommodation, a wardrobe, and a dedicated dining area. These rooms open onto a private terrace via glass sliding doors, offering sweeping views of the lake and surrounding park

✓ Historical Rooms – Steeped in local history, these rooms are named “Nderit” (Maasai for “sweet water”) after the historic 1924 Richard Britten-Long family estate located in the Rift Valley. They offer a classic safari feel with all standard amenities and an outdoor balcony or terrace

✓ Suites – The pinnacle of luxury at the lodge, these units feature a separate bedroom, an elegant indoor sitting room, and an expansive private veranda with outdoor furniture. For ultimate relaxation, the suite comes equipped with a romantic indoor fireplace and a private hot tub

Standard Room Amenities

All rooms at Lake Nakuru Lodge are designed as a comfortable retreat after a long day of safari activities, featuring:

✓ Daily complimentary buffet breakfast
✓ Protective mosquito netting over the beds
✓ Laundry services available upon request (at an extra cost)
✓ A flat-screen TV and complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi access
✓ A comfortable seating area and a dedicated worktable/writing desk
✓ Full-length windows and a private balcony or terrace featuring outdoor furniture
✓ Private en-suite bathrooms equipped with a permanent shower area, bathtub, wash basin, free toiletries, and a hairdryer

Hotel Facilities & Amenities

✓ Olympic-Sized Swimming Pool: A massive outdoor pool perfect for cooling off on hot African afternoons, complete with a separate children’s pool
✓ Fully Stocked Gift Shop: Located on-site, offering locally crafted jewelry, vibrant textiles, traditional artwork, eco-friendly products, and safari essentials
✓ Large Viewpoint Gardens: Beautifully manicured outdoor spaces where guests can relax and watch the wild animals roaming freely around the property
✓ Conference & Meeting Venues: The lodge features a large conference room (accommodating up to 75 people) and a dedicated meeting room (15–70 people). Meeting packages include freshly brewed teas, coffees, water, and homemade pastries
✓ Spa & Wellness Center: Open daily from 06:00 am to 10:30 pm, offering a range of high-quality Matis Paris treatments. Services include Deep Tissue, Swedish, and Indian Head/Shoulder massages, as well as reflexology, mini facials, coffee scrubs, manicures, and tweezing
✓ Free Wi-Fi & Ample Parking: High-speed internet is available throughout the property, alongside a large secure parking area capable of holding up to 100 vehicles
Lake Nakuru Lodge goes beyond just offering a place to sleep; it provides a comprehensive suite of world-class facilities to ensure relaxation, entertainment, and convenience during your safari

Dining & Culinary Experience

Lake Nakuru Lodge offers exceptional culinary experiences designed to meet international standards and cater to diverse dietary requirements. Guests can enjoy their meals while taking in the beautiful panoramic views of Lake Nakuru National Park and observing the wildlife that frequents the nearby watering hole.

Mutarakwa Restaurant: Serving as the lodge’s main dining venue since its inception, the Mutarakwa Restaurant is divided into two distinct areas

✓ The Inside Area: A spacious main dining room that comfortably seats 150 to 180 guests
✓ The Outside Area: A slightly smaller, open-air section accommodating about 42 guests, located right next to the lodge’s watering hole, allowing guests to watch wild animals as they dine
✓ Cuisine & Dietary Options: The professional chefs serve a mouth-watering variety of Indian, African, and American dishes. The restaurant proudly offers customized options to meet special dietary needs, including dairy-free, gluten-free, and vegetarian meals

Meal Service Times

✓ Breakfast: 6:30 am – 9:00 am (Buffet style)
✓ Lunch: 12:30 pm – 3:00 pm
✓ Dinner: 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm

The Main Bar

Enjoy a cold or warm drink at the fully stocked bar serving liquor, cocktails, wine, and beer.

✓ Features a pool table allowing guests to indulge in a competitive game while relaxing
✓ Opening Times: 6:30 am – Till Late (stays open until the last client is ready to leave)
✓ Offers clear, panoramic views of the park, wild animals, and the glassy waters of the lake

Special Dining Experiences

✓ Bush Barbecues & Sundowners: Enjoy the beautiful African sunset with a refreshing drink, or partake in a specialized barbecue dinner set against the backdrop of the park’s scenic landscapes
✓ Bush Breakfast: A truly unforgettable experience set within the serenity of the National Park. Enjoy a sumptuous breakfast spread surrounded by majestic acacia trees and the distant calls of wildlife

Experiences & Activities

Strategically located within the park, Lake Nakuru Lodge offers prime access to thrilling wildlife encounters and a range of engaging activities.

Guided Safari Adventures

✓ Horse Riding: Saddle up for a unique adventure along the perimeter of Lake Nakuru National Park. This mini safari on horseback allows you to get incredibly close to zebras, buffaloes, and rhinos in a quiet, natural way
✓ Birdwatching: Lake Nakuru is world-renowned as a birdwatcher’s paradise. Guests can view incredible birdlife right from the lodge’s grounds or explore the lake’s shores to spot flamingos, pelicans, and over 400 other bird species
✓ Picnics & Excursions: Enjoy packed picnic lunches out in the wilderness during full-day game drives, allowing you to maximize your time exploring the park’s diverse ecosystems and viewpoints like Baboon Cliff and Makalia Falls
✓ Game Drives: Access the park immediately from the lodge to spot magnificent animals in their natural habitat. Known as a premier rhino sanctuary, the park also offers excellent chances to see lions, leopards, buffaloes, giraffes, and zebras

Hotel Highlights

✓ Rich Pioneering History: Home to the “Nderit” Historical Rooms, beautifully preserving the 1924 heritage of the Rift Valley’s early estates
✓ Olympic-Sized Swimming Pool: One of the largest outdoor pools in the region, providing the perfect place to swim and relax on hot afternoons
✓ Full-Service Spa & Wellness Space: A comprehensive health parlor offering specialized Matis Paris body treatments and massages from 6:00 am to 10:30 pm daily
✓ Horseback Safari Excursions: A unique opportunity to saddle up for a quiet, close-encounter mini safari along the park perimeter to view rhinos, zebras, and buffalos
✓ Inclusive & Accessible Design: Highly accommodating layout featuring four dedicated handicapped-accessible guestrooms designed to support travelers with special needs
✓ Exclusive Bush Dining: Offers curated outdoor culinary experiences, including scenic bush breakfasts, wilderness picnics, and evening sundowners under towering acacia trees
✓ Unobstructed Waterhole & Lake Views: Features a main restaurant and bar overlooking a busy natural watering hole, alongside elevated views of the lesser and greater flamingos on Lake Nakuru
✓ Prime In-Park Location: Situated completely inside the borders of Lake Nakuru National Park, giving you immediate access to game-drive routes and eliminating dead travel time at the park gates

Non-Resident Standard Room Accommodation Rates Per Night Include

Full Board Accommodation 

Notes

* Picnic Lunch 25 US Dollars
* Lunch 30 US Dollars Per Person
* Private Lodge Barbecue 30 US Dollars
* Children below the age of 2 Years stay for free
* Children in their Own Room pay 75% of the room rate
* Champagne Bush Breakfast 30 US Dollars Per Person
* Guided horse riding per hour 30 US Dollars Per Person Hour
* Lake Nakuru Park Entrance fee is not included in the rates above
* Children (3-12 years) sharing with parents pay 50% of the Adult Rate
* Sundowner at Lake Nakuru viewpoint 30 US Dollars Per Person
* Christmas Supplement Adult 60 US Dollars & Child 40 US Dollars
* New Year’s Supplement Adult 50 US Dollars & Child 35 US Dollars
* Casual Meals Lunch or Dinner 35 US Dollars & Picnic Lunch 22 US Dollars
* Bush Barbecue 40 US Dollars Per Person at the Acacia View Point of Lake Makalia Falls

Lake Nakuru Lodge Resident Accommodation Rates Include

Full Board Accommodation

Notes

* Swimming 500 Kenya Shillings
* Breakfast 1,500 Kenya Shillings
* Rates exclude park entrance fees
* African Night 1,500 Kenya Shillings
* Bush Breakfast 2,500 Kenya Shillings
* Check-in 1200 Hours; Check-out 1000 Hours
* Day Conference Facility 6,000 Kenya Shillings
* Private Lodge Barbeque 2,500 Kenya Shillings
* Children in their Own Room pay 75% of the room rate
* Horse Riding per person per Hour 2,500 Kenya Shillings
* Champagne Bush Breakfast 2,500 Kenya Shillings Per Person
* Game Drives plus Bird Viewing (2 hours) 15,000 Kenya Shillings
* Children (3-12 years) sharing with parents pay 50% of the Adult Rate
* Transfer from Naishi Airstrip plus Game-drive 16,000 Kenya Shillings
* Sundowner at Lake Nakuru Viewpoint 2,000 Kenya Shillings Per Person
* Casual Meals Lunch or Dinner 3,000 Kenya Shillings & Picnic Lunch 2,000 Kenya Shillings
* Bush Barbecue Dinner 3,000 Kenya Shillings Per Person at the Acacia View Point of Lake Makalia Falls
* Christmas Supplement Resident Adults 3,500 Kenya Shillings Per Person & Children 2,500 Kenya Shillings

Lake Nakuru Lodge Activities include

* Bird watching
* Nightly entertainment
* Horseback safari excursions
* Tree planting session& identification
* Game drives: The Acacia and the Euphorbia forests are havens for the animals during the heat of the day. Cormorant Corner is well named, as is Pelican Point. In the center of the park lies the glittering lake with its population of Flamingoes and Pelicans, which attract visitors from all over the world

Lake Nakuru Lodge Facilities:

* Gift shop
* Sundowners
* Fax services
* Bush barbeques
* Multi-lingual staff
* Currency exchange
* Concierge services
* Babysitting services
* Beauty & Hair salon
* Photocopying services
* Laundry/ dry cleaning services
* Matarakwa restaurant with excellent cuisine
* 2 Bars: Mama Niki Bar and Rhino Paddock Cocktail Bar
* Outside catering services and an enticing outdoor swimming pool

Lake Nakuru Lodge is a beautiful eco-lodge situated inside Lake Nakuru National Park, boasting unobstructed views of the lake and wildlife. The lodge is situated in the southeastern ecological niche of Lake Nakuru National Park, which is a great bird spectacle.

 Lake Nakuru Lodge is situated in Nakuru District (Rift Valley Province), about 160 km from Nairobi, a two-hour leisurely drive. Being located in the park allows guests to view wildlife without leaving the room, as wild animals roam freely close to the lodge and its environs

The lodge offers accommodation in 95 spacious deluxe rooms, each with a glass sliding door and an en-suite bathroom with a permanent shower, plus great views of the park, garden, or lake. There are also 2 suites with a private veranda and a sitting room.

The lodge also has 4 wheelchair-accessible rooms for guests with special needs.  Lake Nakuru Lodge can accommodate over a massive 200 guests at any given time. The guestrooms have mosquito netting, a worktable, full-length windows, and a balcony. The bathrooms are en-suite and have a shower area and wash basin.

The accommodation facility offers free WiFi, a seating area, and a flat-screen TV. Each unit has a private bathroom with a bath and free toiletries, as well as a hairdryer.

A buffet breakfast is served each morning at the property. There is an in-house restaurant that serves a variety of Indian, African, and American dishes and offers dairy-free, gluten-free, and vegetarian options.

Guests enjoy their meals while delighting in the beautiful panoramic view of Lake Nakuru National Park. The bars serve refreshing drinks, and from the bars, views of the lake and surroundings are clear.

The lodge offers a garden where guests can relax and unwind at the bar while enjoying the beautiful African sunset. There is a large Olympic-sized outdoor pool where guests can enjoy swimming on hot afternoons.

Lake Nakuru Lodge activities include game drives, barbecue dinners, picnics, birdwatching, and sundowners. 

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