Lake Nakuru Lodge

Lake Nakuru National Park


The big draw here is the view, stretching outwards from the lodge down into the park. Not all rooms have views – snaffle rooms 101 to 103 if you want to sit on your terrace and enjoy sweeping vistas of the park. The lodge itself has pleasant garden rooms with wall-to-ceiling balcony windows, and there's a decent buffet restaurant and helpful staff.

The cascading bougainvillea flowers lend colour and fragrance to the whole experience of staying here. Even if you're staying elsewhere, this is the place for lunch.


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