Must-see hotels in Lake Naivasha

  • Olerai House

    Lake Naivasha

    Hidden under a blanket of tropical flowers, this beautiful house is like something from a fairytale, where petals dust the beds and floors, zebras and…

  • Camp Carnelley's

    Lake Naivasha

    Right on the shoreline, this gorgeous budget spot has comfortable bandas (thatched huts), simple twin rooms with woolly blankets and one of the cleanest…

  • Dea’s Gardens

    Lake Naivasha

    This charming guesthouse is run by the charismatic and elegant Dea. The main house has three guest rooms and is a gorgeous chalet of Swiss inspiration,…

  • Sanctuary Farm

    Lake Naivasha

    Within a private 400-acre conservancy and dairy farm, this beautiful place makes the perfect weekend escape from Nairobi. The rooms are stylish, high…

  • Hippo Point

    Lake Naivasha

    One of the most warmly eclectic places to stay anywhere in the Rift Valley, Hippo Point occupies a 1932 manor house on expansive, wildlife-rich grounds…

  • Crater Lake Camp

    Lake Naivasha

    This tented camp inside the private Crater Lake Game Sanctuary nestles among trees and overlooks the tiny jade-green crater lake. The tents aren’t exactly…

  • Crayfish Camp

    Lake Naivasha

    Fancy sleeping in a converted boat with leopard-print curtains? How about a romantic night crammed into a broken-down bus or a toy-sized 4WD? There are 82…

  • Enashipai

    Lake Naivasha

    By far the sleekest of the resorts along the lakeshore, Enashipai comes from the Maasai name meaning ‘state of happiness’, and it's no misnomer. If you…

  • Elsamere Lodge

    Lake Naivasha

    The conservation centre at the very lovely former home of Joy Adamson also doubles as a lodge with high novelty value. You can stay here in one of the 10…

  • Kiangazi House

    Lake Naivasha

    This stunning property off the southernmost tip of Lake Oloiden has fine views and captures that old-style feel that so defined the Lake Naivasha region…

  • Crescent Camp

    Lake Naivasha

    There are 20 luxury safari tents set in landscaped surrounds here, plus a simple restaurant and a cute jungle-themed bar. Three of the tents are…

  • Fisherman’s Camp

    Lake Naivasha

    Scruffy and sociable Fisherman's Camp attracts a young, backpacker crowd keen to eat and drink in the restaurant and hang out at the volleyball court. It…

  • Lake Naivasha Sopa Resort

    Lake Naivasha

    This expansive, verdant property sweeps down to the lake’s edge where gazelles and other wildlife roam. The rooms have a slightly dated style but they’re…

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