Product Description

Lake Nakuru Lodge is a classic safari lodge inside Lake Nakuru National Park, with about 95 rooms, a pool, a restaurant and views over the park and its wildlife, roughly 2.5 to 3 hours from Nairobi.

Lake Nakuru Lodge is a classic safari lodge set inside Lake Nakuru National Park in Kenya’s Great Rift Valley, where game viewing starts the moment you wake up. Built to blend with its surroundings, the lodge looks out over the park and its wildlife, and it works equally well as a one-night stop or a longer Rift Valley base.

Why Stay at Lake Nakuru Lodge

Very few lodges sit within a national park’s boundaries. Lake Nakuru Lodge is in the southeastern part of Lake Nakuru National Park, a short drive from the Nderit Gate, so you spend less time in transit and more time on game drives.

The park is known for its rhinos, and the lake is famous for its flamingos, although flamingo numbers change with the seasons and water levels. The lodge suits families, couples, small groups and corporate teams looking for good value in a traditional safari setting.

Lake Nakuru Lodge Accommodation

Lake Nakuru Lodge has about 95 rooms in a traditional lodge style, with twin, double, triple and family options. Rooms are en suite, with comfortable beds, a private terrace or veranda, and views over the lake, the park or the gardens.

Some guests mention the deep soaking bathtubs as a welcome treat after a dusty game drive.

Dining at Lake Nakuru Lodge

The restaurant serves international cuisine with panoramic views of the park, and you may spot wildlife at the nearby waterhole while you eat. A pool bar is on hand for a cold drink after the morning game drive.

Meal plans differ by rate, so check which one applies to your booking.

Amenities and Highlights at Lake Nakuru Lodge

• Inside the park: direct access to Lake Nakuru National Park game-drive routes
• Swimming pool: an outdoor pool with a pool bar
• Restaurant and bar: dining with views over the park
• Terrace and gardens: space to relax between game drives
• Spa services: massages and other treatments (ask for the current menu)
• Horse riding: ask about guided rides along the park’s edge
• Meetings and events: meeting rooms and banquet space for groups
• Parking: free on-site parking

Things to Do Near Lake Nakuru Lodge

Game drives are the main attraction. Look for black and white rhino, buffalo, waterbuck, warthog and, with luck, leopard, and watch the birdlife along the lakeshore.

Beyond the park, Lake Elmenteita, the Hyrax Hill Prehistoric Site and the Makalia Falls viewpoint are all within about 30 km, which makes it easy to build a longer Rift Valley itinerary. Ask us about combining Lake Nakuru Lodge with Lake Naivasha, Lake Elementaita or the Maasai Mara in one trip.

Getting to Lake Nakuru Lodge

The lodge is roughly 160 to 170 km northwest of Nairobi, around 2.5 to 3 hours by road on a tarmac highway. You can enter the park through the Main Gate, the Lanet Gate or the Nderit Gate, and a short charter flight to Naishi Airstrip is also possible.

Park entry fees are charged separately by the Kenya Wildlife Service.

Good to Know Before You Stay at Lake Nakuru Lodge

Mornings and evenings in the Rift Valley can be cool, so pack a light jacket alongside sunscreen, a hat and binoculars. Game drives start early, when the animals are most active, so ask about breakfast and departure times.

Rules inside the park apply to everyone, including staying in the vehicle and keeping your distance from wildlife, and your guide will brief you.

Rates and Meal Plan

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Ready to book? Browse our other hotel deals, or contact our team to tailor a package. For park rules, fees and conservation information, see the Kenya Wildlife Service.