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Where To Stay In Lake Nakuru | Africa safari
Stays In Kenya

Where To Stay In Lake Nakuru

8 places to sleep, from lodges, luxury camps and more.

Staying In Lake Nakuru

About Your Stay In Lake Nakuru

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.

Our tip

Lodges sit on the rim with sweeping views. Most travellers stay one or two nights.

Best TimeJune – March; dry months are easiest
Famous ForFlamingos, rhinos and birdlife
Getting ThereAbout 3 hours by road from Nairobi
Best ForBirdwatchers and photographers
Ideal Stay1 – 2 nights
Stays8 recommended · rates on request
Where You Could Sleep

Camps, Lodges And More

Lodges
3 stays

Lodges

Solid walls, a pool and a bigger dining room. Easy, comfortable and a favourite for families and first-time visitors.

Best for
Families, first-timers and anyone who likes plenty of facilities.
The catch
Larger lodges mean more people at meals and more vehicles on the drives. Ask about room location.
01

Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge

Lake Nakuru · Lake Nakuru National Park

A lodge near Lake Nakuru National Park, Lake Nakuru. A good fit for families, first-timers and anyone who likes a pool.

02

Lake Nakuru Lodge

Lake Nakuru · Lake Nakuru National Park

A lodge near Lake Nakuru National Park, Lake Nakuru. A good fit for families, first-timers and anyone who likes a pool.

03

Lake Nakuru Flamingo Resort & Spa

Lake Nakuru

A lodge, Lake Nakuru. A good fit for families, first-timers and anyone who likes a pool.

Luxury Camps
1 stay

Luxury Camps

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.

Best for
Couples, honeymooners, photographers and first safaris.
The catch
Walls are canvas, so you hear everything. Many are unfenced and you are walked to your tent after dark.
01

Flamingo Hill Tented Camp

Lake Nakuru

A tented camp, Lake Nakuru. A good fit for couples, photographers and first safaris.

Bush And Mid-Range Camps
1 stay

Bush And Mid-Range Camps

Simpler camps with the same wildlife and the same guides. Great value, with more of the budget left for activities.

Best for
Active travellers, shorter budgets and anyone happy to rough it a little.
The catch
Fewer extras, simpler bathrooms and more shared space. Perfect when you plan to be out all day anyway.
01

Mbweha Camp

Lake Nakuru

A bush camp, Lake Nakuru. A good fit for travellers who want the wildlife and a lighter bill.

Boutique Hotels
3 stays

Boutique Hotels

Small, stylish and well placed. Great for an arrival night, a city break or a day in the old town.

Best for
Arrival and departure nights, couples and business travellers.
The catch
Often close to traffic, so a garden room is better than a street one.
01

The Cliff Nakuru

Lake Nakuru

A boutique hotel, Lake Nakuru. A good fit for an easy arrival night or a beach stay with character.

02

Kivu Resort

Lake Nakuru

A boutique hotel, Lake Nakuru. A good fit for an easy arrival night or a beach stay with character.

03

Eldorado Rustic Hotel & Gardens

Lake Nakuru

A boutique hotel, Lake Nakuru. A good fit for an easy arrival night or a beach stay with character.

See Lake Nakuru On Google Maps

Curious where everything sits? Open the map and explore the area before you choose.

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Choosing Your Stay

Which Stay Suits You?

Choosing

With Children

Look at the lodges first, then ask about age rules, family rooms and a pool.

Choosing

Couples And Honeymoon

Choose a tented camp with a private deck. Ask us to add a bush dinner or a surprise.

Choosing

Groups And Families

Ask about interconnecting rooms or booking a whole camp. We can manage the sleeping plan for every age.

Choosing

On A Budget

Bush and mid-range camps give the same wildlife for much less. Green-season rates are the lowest.

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