Hotels in Naivasha, Kenya

Hotels in Naivasha, Kenya
Naivasha, Kenya, is 90 minutes northeast of the capital city, Nairobi. There are a variety of enchanting hotels with accommodations in unique cottages, historic homes, and lodges. Many offer views of Lake Naivasha in the Great Rift Valley--home of Joy Adamson, author of "Born Free."

Ken-vash Hotel

Ken-vash Hotel is built from bush stone and locally grown acacia, leleshwa and olive woods. It has a view of Lake Naivasha. The hotel's 65 guest rooms and five cottages are filled with African antiques, batik artwork and carved pillars. Ken-vash Hotel takes pride in having exceptional service and staff. The hotel is equipped with a swimming pool, restaurant and laundry service. Boats can be rented for bird watching, fishing trips and rides to Lake Naivasha's Crescent Island. Day trips to Hell's Gate National Park, Mount Longonot, and Lake Nakuru National Park are available.

Ken-vash Hotel
P.O. Box 211
Naivasha, Kenya
011 (+254) 311 30049 or 011 (+254) 311 21503
kenvashhotel.com

Lake Naivasha Holiday Inn

Lake Naivasha Holiday Inn is a peaceful 25-room refuge with charming, rustic style and indoor comforts. There are rooms available in an old farmhouse, mud house and private cottage. Lake Naivasha Holiday Inn has a bar with a large fire pit that is popular in the evening. There is an indoor and outdoor dining area, lounge, and shop. The lake is an excellent place for bird watching, boating and picnics. It is also a great place to walk or watch the sunset. There are many activities nearby, such as horseback or camel rides.

Lake Naivasha Holiday Inn
Moi South Lake Road
P.O. Box 1603
Naivasha, Kenya
011 (+254) 020 2350149
lakenaivashaholidayinn.com

Chui Lodge and Kiangazi House

Chui Lodge and Kiangazi House are luxury lodging in the Oserian Wildlife Sanctuary. The sanctuary lies between the Great Rift Valley's Mau Escarpment, Lake Oloidien, Crater Lake and Hell's Gate National Park, which allows the visitor to see 300 bird species and 45 different mammals in the 20,000 acre sanctuary. Chui Lodge has eight private cottages, while Kiangazi House is a five-bedroom homestead. Both offer views of the Mau Escarpment, Great Rift Valley and Lake Naivasha. Neighboring waterholes allow for close views of wildlife. Heated swimming pools and a tennis court are nearby. Private game drives allow guests to experience the diverse wildlife living in the sanctuary. Bushwalks around the lakefront allow more personal interaction with the animals. There are also excursions to the Oserian Flower Farm, Hell's Gate National Park, Elsamere Conservation Centre and Lake Nakuru National Park.

Oserian Wildlife Sanctuary
P.O Box 209 - 20117
Naivasha, Kenya
011 (+254) 50 2020792 or 011 (+254) 2030353 or 011 (+254) 2021408
Oserianwildlife.com

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