Lake Nakuru Lodge
Lake Nakuru lodge is a beautiful eco-lodge situated inside Lake Nakuru National park boasting unobstructed views of the lake and wildlife. This property also has one of the best-rated locations in Nakuru! It offers accommodation with free WiFi, seating area and flat-screen TV. There is a private bathroom with bath and free toiletries in each unit, along with a hair dryer. A buffet breakfast is served each morning at the property. There is an in-house restaurant, which serves a variety of Indian, African and American dishes and also offers dairy-free, gluten-free and vegetarian options. The lodge offers an outdoor pool as well as a garden where guests can relax. Being located in the park allows guests to view wildlife without leaving the room, as wild animals roam freely close to the lodge and its environs.
Tree planting
We love for our guests to leave a little bit of themselves at our lodge; our tree planting sessions allow this to happen. Once you plant your tree, we look after it for you for a lifetime. We usually provide our guests with a choice of trees to pick from, or if they would like to bring their own, they must ensure that it is KWS approved. We advise our guests to request tree planting sessions in advance in order for us to adequately prepare.
Horse riding
Our horse riding excursions take place at Flamingo Stables, located on the perimeter of the Lake Nakuru National Park. Flamingo stables has been in existence for over 35 years and offers residents of Nakuru as well as our guests, the very best of horse riding services in the entire region. Experience a variety of wildlife as you meander through the outskirts of the park.
Bird watching
Our lodge is a great birding paradise destination for all bird watchers and enthusiasts, with more than 500 species of birds recorded at this park. The Lake Nakuru is a soda lake, which is a hotspot and supports a lot of birdlife, including large flocks of pelicans, flamingos, amongst other popular bird species such as the striking, Long-tailed widow-bird and a good variety of raptors including Verreaux’s and Long-Crested Eagle. The best time to visit is from November to April, as this is also breeding season, many species are nesting at this time.
Bush BBQ / Bush Breakfast / Sundowners
Our bush BBQ, bush breakfast as well as Sundowners are provided upon request, they allow our guests to relax and enjoy nature at its best. This services offer our clients the most unforgettable memories of bonding with nature.
Game drive
Can you really say you visited us if you don’t take a game drive? Our location inside the park ensures that all our guests take a short mandatory game drive in order to access us. Expect to see well-known wildlife such as lions, Rothschild giraffe, zebra, waterbuck, rhino and buffalos among others.
Swimming
After a long day of travelling and game drives there’s nothing like a refreshing dip in our pool which allows our guests to be a part of the action without having to leave the pool. It overlooks a watering hole frequented by local wildlife and the park and lake beyond. Relax and soak in the most exotic views of the park.
Makalia falls
Hidden on the southern end of the park are the supremely graceful Makalia falls, they are at their best between April and August where they swell after the rains. This spectacular natural wonder features a 10m drop off a sheer cliff and a large plunge pool. There’s nothing more relaxing and calming than meditating on the echoes of the falls
Baboon cliff
This is the highest point at the Lake Nakuru National Park; it offers the most spectacular aerial views of the entire park with its absolute natural beauty, like the tropical forests, the yellow fever trees, the blue waters of the lake shining in the sun and the small hills in the background. It’s most beautiful at sunset as the light reflects off the water.
Lord Egerton castle
A beautiful fortress located about 14km out of Nakuru town, designed by architect Albert Brown. Its foundation was laid in 1938 by Maurice Egerton, 4th Baron Egerton, who decided to build this castle after his love interest rejected their first house calling it a chicken house. The castle has 52 rooms including a dance hall with an electric organ, dark chamber for developing photos and a wine cellar.
Hyrax-hill prehistoric site
This archaeological site 4km from Nakuru town was proclaimed a national monument in 1945 and opened to the public in 1965. The museum depicts the lifestyle of seasonal settlement by prehistoric people at least 3,000 years old, it was a former farmhouse ceded to the monument in 1965, by the late Mr. A. Selfe. Artefacts from the Hyrax Hill site and other sites in the Central rift valley are displayed here.
Menengai crater
Menengai crater is an impressive attraction that draws visitors from far and wide with it’s wide rim, plunging pools, and rugged terrain on the caldera floor, this massive shield volcano has one of the biggest calderas in the world. It is estimated to have been formed 8,000 years ago, at its highest the caldera walls rises to a staggering height of 500m off the floor. It has a diameter of 12km at its widest and 8km at its narrowest. The viewpoint has pretty impressive views of the caldera, Lake Nakuru as well as sweeping views of the entire town.
