# The Nakuru Lodge

> Lake Nakuru Lodge offers comfortable safari accommodation with private verandas and park views inside Lake Nakuru National Park. Enjoy game drives, bird watching, outdoor pool, restaurant, and warm Kenyan hospitality.

- **Type:** accommodation
- **Canonical URL:** https://imaraafricasafaris.com//accommodations/the-nakuru-lodge
- **Last updated:** 2026-07-12

## Key facts
- **Type:** Lodge
- **Star Rating:** 3
- **Location:** Lake Nakuru National Park
- **Destination:** Nakuru City
- **Price Range:** $$
- **Amenities:** Spa & Massage Treatment Rooms, Bar & Lounge, Wi‑Fi, Swimming Pool & Children’s Pool, Spa, Bar, Restaurant, Room Service, Laundry, Firepit / Boma, Parking, Conference Room, Kids Club

## Details

## Why Stay at The Nakuru Lodge?

The Nakuru Lodge is a classic three-star safari lodge positioned entirely inside Lake Nakuru National Park, one of very few properties where game viewing begins the moment guests wake. Solid stone-and-timber construction, elevated views over the lake and valley floor, and full-service facilities make it a dependable mid-range base for one of Kenya's most rewarding parks.

## Where Is The Nakuru Lodge & What Wildlife Can You See?

The lodge sits within Lake Nakuru National Park in Kenya's Great Rift Valley, roughly 160 km northwest of Nairobi — a drive of about 2.5 to 3 hours via the A104 highway, or a short charter flight to Naishi Airstrip inside the park. Its position places guests close to the park's primary black and white rhino viewing zones, while the lake margins draw buffalo, baboons and, in season, flamingos among more than 450 recorded bird species. Giraffe and antelope are regularly seen from the verandas.

## Rooms & Style

Accommodation comprises 95 rooms in a traditional lodge style, from Deluxe Rooms with modern furnishings, en-suite bathrooms and private terraces facing the lake or gardens, to Suites with a private sitting area and a hot tub or fireplace. A swimming pool, children's pool, spa, restaurant and firepit boma round out the facilities.

## Who Is It Ideal For?

- Families who value solid-wall rooms, a kids club and a children's pool
- Senior travellers seeking comfortable access to rhino country without long transfers
- Bird watchers timing a visit for the November–December migratory influx
- Mid-range safari-goers combining Rift Valley lakes on a road circuit

## Pairs Well With

The lodge slots naturally into a Rift Valley circuit centred on [Lake Nakuru National Park](/kenya/lake-nakuru-national-park), and works well as a night on the [7-day Lakes and Plains safari](/safaris/7-days-lakes-and-plains-safari) linking Naivasha, Nakuru and the Masai Mara.

## Frequently asked questions

### Is The Nakuru Lodge inside Lake Nakuru National Park?
Yes, The Nakuru Lodge is positioned entirely inside Lake Nakuru National Park — one of very few properties where game viewing begins the moment guests wake. Its elevated position offers views over the lake and valley floor and places guests close to the park's primary black and white rhino viewing zones. Giraffe and antelope are regularly seen from the verandas.

### How do I get to The Nakuru Lodge from Nairobi?
The lodge is roughly 160 km northwest of Nairobi, a drive of about 2.5 to 3 hours on the A104 highway past the Great Rift Valley viewpoint. Guests enter through the Main Gate, Lanet Gate or southern Nderit Gate, followed by a 20 to 30-minute game drive to reception. Alternatively, a 25-minute flight from Wilson Airport reaches Naishi Airstrip inside the park, with a brief 15-minute transfer to the lodge.

### What room options does The Nakuru Lodge offer?
The Nakuru Lodge has 95 rooms in a traditional lodge style. Deluxe Rooms come with modern furnishings, en-suite bathrooms and private terraces facing the lake, gardens or park, while Suites add a private sitting area and a hot tub or fireplace, making them popular with honeymooners. Solid stone-and-timber construction gives the property a dependable, classic safari-lodge character.

### Is The Nakuru Lodge family-friendly?
Yes. The Nakuru Lodge welcomes children of all ages and is well set up for families, with a kids club, a dedicated children's pool alongside the main swimming pool, and solid-wall rooms that suit both families and senior travellers. Activities include game drives, bird watching, bush dining, horseback riding, live cultural performances and photography tours, with full-board dining and picnic lunches available.

### When is the best time to visit The Nakuru Lodge for birdwatching?
November to December is the best window for migratory birds at The Nakuru Lodge, when the park's marshes fill and attract pelicans, storks and seasonal flamingo flocks among more than 450 recorded species. For general wildlife, June to October concentrates white rhinos, buffaloes and baboons around permanent water. January to February offers the crispest skies for photography, while March to May brings budget-friendly, crowd-free safaris.

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