Lake Nakuru Lodge

Lake Nakuru Lodge sits inside Lake Nakuru National Park on the quieter south-eastern side of the park, a few minutes from Nderit Gate, with sweeping views across the grasslands to Lake Nakuru and the Rift Valley hills. The lodge grew out of an old farm homestead that predates the park, and the restored original farmhouse now holds spacious heritage rooms with hardwood floors, panelled ceilings and stone fireplaces in some layouts. Other rooms, including Garden View, Rock View and Mau View rooms, are set through the grounds with wooden beams, mosquito nets and private covered porches, while the Junior Suites add a separate living room with a floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace, two private verandas facing the savanna and a bathtub. The main building houses a restaurant and bar decorated with local crafts, and there is an outdoor terrace, a swimming pool with sunset views over the park, the Matis Spa and a conference hall. Game drives in search of rhino, lion, buffalo, giraffe and the lake's famous birdlife start right from the door, and the lodge is about three hours by road from Nairobi.