Wildlife Club of Kenya Guesthouse

Lake Nakuru National Park


Hands down Nakuru's best budget choice, this rather charming cottage inside the park looks out towards the lake and often finds its own gardens frequented by zebras and buffaloes. Inside it's nothing special, but there are six simple rooms with shared bathrooms, as well as a moderately well-equipped kitchen and a comfortable dining room. Self-catering only.


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Nearby Lake Nakuru National Park attractions

1. Lake Nakuru National Park

1.17 MILES

Just two hours' drive from Nairobi, Lake Nakuru is among Kenya's finest national parks. Flanked by rocky escarpments, pockets of forest and at least one…

2. Hyrax Hill Prehistoric Site

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This archaeological site, 4km outside Nakuru, is a great spot for a peaceful amble away from the rhinos and tourists. It contains a museum and the remains…

3. Murals

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Lining the western side of the road on the approach to Lake Nakuru if you're coming from town, these eye-catching murals depict everyone from George and…

4. Baboon Cliffs

5.14 MILES

This popular viewpoint and one-time lunch spot has superlative views out over the lake, with some fine aerial vistas down onto the flooded lake shore…

5. Menengai Crater

5.55 MILES

With transport and 15 minutes to play with, you can be out of the grimy streets of Nakuru and standing on the rim of Menengai Crater, a 485m-high natural…

6. Out of Africa Lookout

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7. Egerton Castle

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8. Lake Elmenteita

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