Dove Nest Lodge Naivasha

Dove Nest Lodge Naivasha offers an enchanting escape that embodies the essence of a “Home away from home.” Located just outside Naivasha Town in Nakuru County, the lodge seamlessly blends unparalleled comfort and hospitality with the natural beauty of its surroundings.

With meticulously crafted experiences in accommodation, dining, and conferencing, the lodge is designed to anticipate every need. Whether you are seeking a serene holiday retreat, an unforgettable family outing, or a well-equipped venue for your next business gathering, Dove Nest Lodge provides the perfect setting for relaxation and productivity. Welcome to your tranquil haven in Naivasha.

Location & Accessibility

The lodge is perfectly positioned to offer a quiet retreat surrounded by nature while remaining highly accessible to key Naivasha destinations.

By Road

✓ Distance from Nairobi: Approximately 93 km northwest of Nairobi
✓ Travel Time: A 1.5 to 2.5-hour drive, depending on traffic out of the city
✓ Public Transport: You can board a Naivasha-bound matatu from the Nairobi CBD. Alight at the North Kinangop junction/Buffalo Mall stage and take a short local taxi or motorcycle (boda-boda) directly to the lodge gates
✓ The Route: Take the Nairobi-Nakuru Highway (A104) heading northwest. Drive past the viewpoint and descend into the Rift Valley. As you approach Naivasha Town, take the turnoff onto North Kinangop Road (near the Buffalo Mall junction)
✓ Local Proximity: The resort sits roughly 2.3 kilometers from Buffalo Mall Naivasha and about 8.8 kilometers from the shores of Lake Naivasha. Follow North Kinangop Road/Aberdare Drive; the entrance is clearly signposted on your left, roughly 2 to 3 minutes past the mall area

By Air

✓ Travel Time & Transfers: The flight takes a brief 20 to 30 minutes. Upon landing, the lodge is about a 20 to 30-minute drive away. You can pre-arrange an airport pick-up and shuttle directly with Dove Nest Lodge management
✓ Scheduled & Charter Flights: While Naivasha does not host a commercial international airport, it is highly accessible. Travelers can land at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) or Wilson Airport (WIL). From Wilson, book scheduled or chartered safari flights (via Safarilink or Airkenya) to the Loldia Airstrip or Naivasha Airstrip

Accommodation

Our executive rooms are luxurious and offer ultimate comfort for executives or holiday seekers looking for a serene environment. All rooms are equipped with modern amenities and extra bedding for guests who may find the weather in Naivasha cold at night.

Executive Triple (1162 sq. ft.)

A spacious executive cottage ideal for small families or groups seeking comfort and convenience, offering plenty of room to relax and recharge.

✓ Bathrooms: 2 en-suite bathrooms equipped with hot showers
✓ Comfort: Clean bedding with extra blankets available to suit the Rift Valley climate
✓ Layout: Accommodates up to 3 or 4 guests. Features 3 beds, storage shelves, and a seating area with natural lighting

Executive Single (665 sq. ft.)

A warm and restful executive cottage tailored for business or solo travelers who value comfort and quiet surroundings.

✓ Bathrooms: 1 private washroom with a hot shower
✓ Layout: Accommodates 1 to 2 guests. Features 1 bed, a reading light, and dedicated storage space

Executive Twin (456 sq. ft.)

An intimate and comfortable executive twin cottage suited for short stays or longer visits for friends or colleagues.

✓ Bathrooms: 1 private bathroom with hot water
✓ Layout: Accommodates up to 2 guests. Features 2 beds, closet space, and bedside lighting

Executive Double

A calm and comfortable cottage designed for couples or pairs looking for a peaceful stay near Naivasha’s attractions.

✓ Bathrooms: 1 en-suite bathroom with a hot shower
✓ Layout: Accommodates up to 2 guests. Features 1 double bed, bedside lighting, and storage space

Standard Cottages (Twin & Single)

Cozy cottages perfect for a quiet retreat surrounded by nature, offering easy access to key destinations.

✓ Bathrooms: 1 en-suite facility with a hot shower per cottage
✓ Layout: The Standard Twin accommodates up to 2 guests (2 beds), while the Standard Single accommodates 1 guest (1 bed). Both feature clean linens, bedside tables, and storage areas

Room Features & Amenities

✓ Air conditioning
✓ Wi-Fi & Internet connectivity
✓ Extra beds and baby cribs available
✓ Complimentary tea-making facilities
✓ Modern Flat Screen TVs with cable facilities
✓ Towels, slippers, and comfortable mattresses

Dining & Culinary Experience

Experience exquisite cuisine crafted by experienced chefs, offering diverse dining experiences that satisfy any craving.

The Restaurant

A beautiful setting featuring stunning views of the city and accompanied by beautiful music.

✓ Offerings: Our chefs craft international specialties infused with unique flavors. Indulge in seasonal menus, gourmet cuisine, signature cocktails, and homemade tonics.

In-Room Dining

Refuel on your own schedule with seasonal, locally fresh items delivered straight to your door.

✓ Hours: Available from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM
✓ Offerings: Serves Breakfast (including Breakfast in Bed), Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, and Dessert

Lounge & Common Areas

✓ Fitness Center: Keep up with your wellness routine at the on-site gym
✓ The Grounds: Serene playgrounds and lush environments perfect for unwinding
✓ The Swimming Pools: Take a refreshing dip in the main pool, or let the children enjoy the dedicated kids’ swimming pool

Experiences & Activities

Dove Nest Lodge offers a variety of blissful spaces to celebrate your dream events and enjoy the outdoors.

Included / On-Site Services

✓ Guest Services: Private parking space, daily housekeeper services, and on-demand laundry services.

Modern Conference Facilities

✓ Packages: Includes Conference Room/Board Room access, 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM tea/coffee with snacks, and a buffet lunch
✓ The Venues: One fully equipped ballroom that accommodates 200 pax (theater style), two smaller conference rooms holding 50 pax each, and an executive boardroom seating 10 pax
✓ Event Support: Top-notch professional event coordination, state-of-the-art audio/visual equipment, and thorough custom menu planning (including accommodations for allergies and dietary restrictions)

Events & On-Site Excursions

✓ Outdoor Parties & Team Building: Spacious and lush grounds perfect for barbeques, camping, bush excursions, and unforgettable team-building experiences
✓ Family Outings: We host family events and activities each year, utilizing our expansive grounds, play area, and kid-friendly pool for children to run and play safely
✓ Weddings & Celebrations: The epitome of a gracious wedding and honeymoon venue, with catering provided by the pool or in the grounds. Ideal for graduation parties, birthdays, baby showers, anniversaries, and farewells

Nearby Parks & Nature Excursions

✓ Lake Naivasha: A beautiful freshwater lake offering guided boat safaris right on the water to view lounging hippos and over 200 bird species, including the iconic African fish eagle
✓ Crater Lake Game Sanctuary: A tranquil, uncrowded reserve tucked away around a striking emerald-green volcanic crater lake, featuring excellent nature trails and occasional flocks of pink flamingos
✓ Hell’s Gate National Park: An adventurous park famous for its towering cliffs and geothermal gorges, allowing visitors to hike, rock climb, or cycle freely alongside grazing zebras, buffaloes, and giraffes
✓ Mount Longonot National Park: A dormant stratovolcano ideal for active guests, offering a highly rewarding 13km hike up to the crater rim with sweeping panoramic views across the entire Great Rift Valley
✓ Crescent Island Game Sanctuary: A completely safe, predator-free peninsula jutting into Lake Naivasha that offers a rare opportunity to enjoy guided walking safaris directly next to wildebeests, waterbucks, and giraffes

Highlights of Dove Nest Lodge Naivasha

✓ Family-Optimized: Dedicated kids’ pool, play areas, and spacious cottages like the 1162 sq. ft. Executive Triple
✓ Versatile Venues: Facilities ranging from a 10-pax boardroom to a 200-pax ballroom, making it a premier destination for corporate events
✓ Gourmet Flexibility: In-room dining available 15 hours a day alongside a scenic restaurant offering signature cocktails and international specialties
✓ Home Away from Home: Meticulously crafted comfort designed to be warm and inviting, complete with extra bedding to handle cool Naivasha nights
✓ Convenient Accessibility: Located under 10 km from Lake Naivasha with easy tarmac access from the A104 highway and available airport pick-up services

Accommodation Rates Per Night

Notes

* Breakfast is served daily from 6.30 am to 10.00 am (weekdays) and from 7.00 am to 11.00 am (Weekends)

Accommodation Rates Per Night

Notes

* Breakfast is served daily from 6.30 am to 10.00 am (weekdays) and from 7.00 am to 11.00 am (Weekends)

Camping Rates Per Night

Team Building  Package Rates

Activities from 8.00 am-5:00 pm for a day package and from 8.00am – Till late for residential

Team Building  Package Rates Include;

* Mints
* Bon Fire
* Free WI-Fi
* Team building ground
* Overnight accommodation
* Flip chart board and papers
* Complimentary meeting hall
* Full breakfast, lunch and dinner
* Complimentary team building grounds
* Special discount for more than ten guests
* Writing Pads, marker pens, biro pens & Pencils. (Optional)
* One bottled Mineral Water in the morning and one in the afternoon
* Early morning on arrival, mid-morning and mid-afternoon. (Optional)

Dove Nest Lodge Naivasha is an exclusive hotel situated close to Lake Naivasha, off the Nairobi-Naivasha highway along the North Kinangop road, within the Great Rift Valley in Nakuru County.

The lodge is located in Naivasha Town within the Great Rift Valley, minutes away from the renowned freshwater lake Naivasha, Hell’s Gate National Park, the Aberdares, and the Mt Longonot. The Peppercorn Holiday resort (sister hotel) is half a kilometer from the lodge. Accommodation at the Dove Nest Lodge features 49 rooms, including standard rooms, executive rooms, and cottages.

All rooms among other things are equipped with Modern Flat Screen TVs with cable facilities, complimentary tea making facilities and extra bedding for those who may find the Naivasha weather cold at night. The executive room differs only in theme; each room is carpeted and circular, with spacious bathrooms. The bonfire provides the warmth needed to withstand Naivasha’s chilly weather.

Camping grounds are available, and camping gear can be provided (mattresses, bed sheets, and blankets). There is an onsite restaurant with both local and international cuisines and guests can dine in the airy gazebos. Guests at Dove Nest Lodge in Naivasha can also enjoy chilled beverages while relaxing at the bar and lounge. Immaculate manicured lawns and bushes facilitate banquet facilities for conferences, weddings, and corporate team building.

There are 2 conference rooms that can hold 65 and 25 guests, respectively, as well as an executive board room that accommodates a private meeting of 10. Dove Nest Clubhouse is where guests meet to socialize, have a drink, share a meal, play indoor games, watch soccer, or simply relax. An outdoor pool is featured in the lodge.

There is a children’s playground and an equipped gym with top-of-the-range cardiovascular and bodybuilding equipment, with a qualified instructor who will guide you through the exercises.

Dove Nest Lodge Naivasha activities include boat rides, birdwatching, cycling, nature trails, and excursions to Mt. Longonot, Hell’s Gate, and Aberdare National Park.

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