Lake Nakuru is usually a one- or two-night stop on a Rift Valley route, and its accommodation reflects that: comfortable mid-range lodges and tented camps inside or close to the park, plus hotels in Nakuru town. Staying near the park lets you do an afternoon game drive on arrival and an early drive the next morning, which is the best way to see Lake Nakuru's rhino.
Lodges inside or just outside the park
Mid-range tented camps near the park
Hotels in Nakuru town
A few higher-end options on the escarpment
Comfortable, generally lower-key stays than the top camps of the Mara
Good access to the rhino sanctuary and lakeshore viewpoints
Cool evenings at this altitude
Rhino viewing and a convenient overnight on a Mara, Nakuru and Naivasha circuit.
Around 2.5-3 hours by road from Nairobi via the Rift Valley escarpment.
A full day covers most of the park
Malaria risk is lower than in hotter, lower parks, but precautions are still sensible
Easy to combine with Lake Naivasha on the same route
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