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8 places to sleep, from lodges, luxury camps and more.
A pink-edged soda lake with rhino, leopard and Rothschild's giraffe. A rewarding add-on to the Mara or Naivasha.
Below are 8 places to stay in Lake Nakuru, grouped by type. Each one links to Google Maps so you can see exactly where it sits. Rates change with the season and the room, so tell us your dates and we will quote the real price.
Lodges sit on the rim with sweeping views. Most travellers stay one or two nights.

Solid walls, a pool and a bigger dining room. Easy, comfortable and a favourite for families and first-time visitors.
A lodge near Lake Nakuru National Park, Lake Nakuru. A good fit for families, first-timers and anyone who likes a pool.
A lodge near Lake Nakuru National Park, Lake Nakuru. A good fit for families, first-timers and anyone who likes a pool.
A lodge, Lake Nakuru. A good fit for families, first-timers and anyone who likes a pool.

Canvas on the outside, proper beds and hot showers on the inside. These are the stays that most people picture when they dream of safari.
A tented camp, Lake Nakuru. A good fit for couples, photographers and first safaris.

Simpler camps with the same wildlife and the same guides. Great value, with more of the budget left for activities.
A bush camp, Lake Nakuru. A good fit for travellers who want the wildlife and a lighter bill.

Small, stylish and well placed. Great for an arrival night, a city break or a day in the old town.
A boutique hotel, Lake Nakuru. A good fit for an easy arrival night or a beach stay with character.
A boutique hotel, Lake Nakuru. A good fit for an easy arrival night or a beach stay with character.
A boutique hotel, Lake Nakuru. A good fit for an easy arrival night or a beach stay with character.
Curious where everything sits? Open the map and explore the area before you choose.
Look at the lodges first, then ask about age rules, family rooms and a pool.
Choose a tented camp with a private deck. Ask us to add a bush dinner or a surprise.
Ask about interconnecting rooms or booking a whole camp. We can manage the sleeping plan for every age.
Bush and mid-range camps give the same wildlife for much less. Green-season rates are the lowest.
We suggest 1 – 2 nights. That is long enough to settle in and make the most of the wildlife without rushing.
June – March; dry months are easiest. Green-season rates are lower, and the landscape is lusher.
About 3 hours by road from Nairobi. We arrange every transfer and flight for you.
Lodges sit on the rim with sweeping views. Most travellers stay one or two nights.
Rates change with the season, the room and the length of stay, so we quote them for your exact dates rather than show a number that may be out of date.

Tell us your dates and who is travelling and we will suggest the right stay.
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