Best Lake Nakuru National Park Lodges & Camps

In this article, we will delve into the best lodges and camps in Lake Nakuru National Park, highlighting their unique features, accommodations, and incredible experiences. Lake Nakuru National Park is home to prolific wildlife sightings and a terrain of expansive grasslands and acacia woodlands.

Lake Nakuru is a major feature of Lake Nakuru National Park, offering a prime location for its natural inhabitants. Game drives and guided bush walks are the most popular ways for visitors to explore the park. Lake Nakuru National Park accommodations are ideally located with many offering views of the lake and surrounding wilderness. Options vary in size and vibe with many facilities to choose from for those who are traveling on business or pleasure. Here is a list of the best Lake Nakuru National Park lodges and camps.

Best Lake Nakuru National Park Lodges & Camps

1. The Cliff Luxury Tented Camp

• Location: Lake Nakuru National Park 
• Price Range: USD 250 per person per night

Perched on top of a 100metre high rock face sits The Cliff, a 10-room luxury camp located inside Lake Nakuru National Park that defies the conventional labels being a combination of a safari lodge, tented camp, and boutique hotel, constructed and furnished in a contemporary European style. Each tent faces the lake allowing guests a 180-degree view of the panoramic paradise yet maintaining privacy. The tents also have freestanding baths that look outwards. Guests can also sit on the veranda to catch the rising sun in the morning and the sunsets in the evening.

2. Flamingo Hill Tented Camp

• Location: Flamingo Hill Tented Camp, Tala-Kangundo Road, Lake Nakuru National Park
• Price Range: USD 263 per person per night

The design of Flamingo Hill Tented Camp is simple luxury, highlighting the colors and textures of the Masai culture and surrounding wilderness. Located just inside the Lake Nakuru National Park, guests are welcomed with a smile and warm, Kenyan hospitality. The camp offers a comfortable stay with a main thatched area housing a large dining area and an oval-shaped, comfy lounge area. The bar is fully stocked and has a TV for those sports enthusiasts who simply can’t miss a game. There is also a library for guests to enjoy during their stay.

There is a small gift shop, perfect for that sought-over souvenir. For guests looking to unwind in between activities, a delightful swimming pool is located on the grounds. Guests can gather around a fire pit in the evenings after a long day exploring Lake Nakuru and its surrounds on game drives or bush walks. Get a good night’s rest in one of the 25 luxury and spacious thatched tents.

3. Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge

• Location: Lion Hill, Lake Nakuru National Park
• Price Range: USD 214 – 263 per person per night

Set along The Lion Hill in Lake Nakuru National Park, concealed amidst lush vegetation the safari lodge features a classic aesthetic and timeless design with a sense of calm and relaxation. It offers spectacular views of the Lake and the park from 67 chalet-style rooms, each with its own terrace. The rooms have been built in harmony with nature, corresponding to the ascension of the lion hill upon which the lodge is built.

4. Lake Elementaita Serena Camp

Tucked among golden-barked acacia trees, under the shadow of the ancient volcanoes Lake Elmenteita Serena Camp is truly a magical holiday setting with a small, immaculately maintained tented upscale safari camp on the shores of Lake Elmenteita, a flamingo-filled lake in Kenya’s Soysambu Conservancy. The 24 luxury tents comprise deluxe double/twin tents and the flamingo suite.

5. Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge

Location: Outside Lake Nakuru National Park
Price Range: Around USD 231 per person per night

Located on a range of hills that form the western limits of Africa’s Great Rift Valley, the lodge offers spectacular views over the vastness of Africa. Overlooking Lake Nakuru and its surrounding National Park, one that is a paradise for bird watchers and wildlife lovers alike. The lodge features 60 rooms two of which are wheelchair accessible.

6. Mbweha Camp

• Location: Congreve Conservancy
• Price Range: USD 375 per person per night

Mbweha Camp is nested up against the southern border of Lake Nakuru National Park with beautiful views over the Eburru and Mau Ranges and within Congreve Conservancy which is part of the greater Soysambu Conservancy. 10 rustic lava stone cottages with thatched roofs are surrounded by euphorbia candelabra, yellow-barked acacia, and other indigenous trees.

7. Sarova Woodlands

• Location: Nakuru City, Kenya
• Price Range: USD 180 per person per night

Sarova Woodlands Hotel and Spa is a tranquil retreat for guests, offering the ideal place to break the journey for those passing through Nakuru. The hotel is located off the main Nairobi-Nakuru highway just outside of Nakuru town and is situated on a wooded avenue in the upscale Milimani area adjacent to the State House.

8. Lake Nakuru Lodge

• Location: Lake Nakuru National Park
• Price Range: USD 207 – USD 284 per person per night

Lake Nakuru Lodge is an eco-lodge located inside Lake Nakuru National Park. It boasts unobstructed views of the Lake and wildlife. It is known as a bird watcher paradise/ the pink heart of Kenya for its vast population of pink flamingos. The accommodation capacity is 170 guests accommodated in the 95 rooms comprising family suites, double/twin rooms, and triple.

9. Loldia House

An old farmhouse on Loldia ranch which is located on the north-western part of Lake Naivasha in the Great Rift Valley. It offers accommodation either in the old family house or in the cottages on the grounds. There is 1 double room, 3 cottages (each with 2 bedrooms) surrounded by pretty gardens and offering incredible views across the lake to the extinct Mt Longonot. Up on the hill is a special Top cottage (with 3 bedrooms) ideal for families and the vista from up here is stupendous.

10. Chui Lodge

Situated in the heart of the Oserengoni Wildlife Sanctuary, Chui Lodge comprises of 8 luxurious cottages set in a beautifully manicured garden. The 8 are en suite individual and well-spaced luxurious bandas each with its veranda with views of the Rift Valley and the Sanctuary. There are 5 standard rooms and 3 deluxe rooms. All the bedrooms have magnificent four-poster king-size wood beds, roaring log fires, ensuite bathrooms, and unique decor making each room completely different.

11. Lake Naivasha Sopa Resort

Set in 150 acres of grassland studded with acacia bushes and trees, the resort is not only home to resident giraffes, waterbucks, and both the vervet and colobus monkeys but is also a night stop for hippos when they leave the lake every night to trim the grass on the resort’s expansive lawns. It has 21 cottages built in crescent shape each with 4 rooms totalling 84 rooms. 2 of these rooms are suitable for the physically challenged and 6 out of the 21 cottages have interconnecting rooms on the ground floor.

12. Lake Naivasha Country Club

Equipped with a variety of activities to suit all visitors, Muthu Lake Naivasha Country Club is ideal for both leisure and business travelers. From its location on top of the Great Rift Valley, you can enjoy views of Lake Naivasha sparkling in the sun thousands of feet below. The 50 rooms comprise standard rooms, deluxe rooms, premium rooms, executive suites, and presidential cottages.

13. Ziwa Bush Lodge

• Location: Nakuru, Kenya
• Price Range: USD 177 per person per night

For those seeking an eco-friendly retreat, Ziwa Bush Lodge provides a unique experience in harmony with nature. Tucked away in a private conservancy near Lake Nakuru, this lodge offers beautifully designed accommodations, including safari tents and cottages. Ziwa Bush Lodge is committed to sustainable practices, employing solar energy and organic farming methods. Guests can embark on guided bush walks, birdwatching excursions, or simply relax in the lodge’s tranquil surroundings. The lodge’s emphasis on sustainability and its seamless integration with the natural environment have garnered praise from eco-conscious travelers.

14. Maili Saba Camp

• Location: Menengai Crater, Nakuru
• Price Range: Starts at $70 per person per night

A hidden gem located in the vicinity of Lake Nakuru. This secluded camp boasts a stunning location, providing panoramic views of the surrounding landscapes. With a range of accommodation options, including luxury tents and cottages, Maili Saba Camp offers a comfortable and rustic experience. Guests can enjoy amenities such as a restaurant serving delectable cuisine, a swimming pool, and nature walks. The camp’s proximity to Lake Nakuru National Park allows visitors to partake in thrilling game drives and witness the park’s abundant wildlife up close. Maili Saba Camp has received rave reviews for its warm hospitality and serene ambiance, making it an excellent choice for nature enthusiasts.