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About this property
Set among lush gardens Ziwa Bush Lodge features traditional Makuti thatched-roof buildings, a restaurant and BBQ facilities. It is situated just 20 km from Lake Nakuru National Park. The rooms are all decorated with local hand-crafted cedar furniture and come with mountain views and a balcony. The en suite bathrooms include a shower. The restaurant serves a selection of continental dishes and Italian cuisine. Vegetarian food is also available. Guests at Ziwa Bush Lodge can visit the EAM Orphanage, which is on the same property. The lodge is located 30 km from Menengai Crater in the Great Rift Valley and 45 km from Lake Elementaita. Nakuru Airport is a 30-minute drive away.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.0 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular facilities
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Free WiFi
- Free parking
- Airport shuttle
- Family rooms
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Bar
- Breakfast
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Heta
Kenya
“The ambience, food, and staff were exceptional. I especially loved how cozy the place felt, with the fireplace in the restaurant adding such a warm, homey touch.” - Eilidh
United Kingdom
“Lovely safari lodge on the outskirts of Nakuru. Lovely and very comfortable rooms with spacious bathrooms. Staff were excellent and very friendly and helpful. Delicious breakfast and dinner overlooking the pond. Run by the same people who own an...” - Lyn
United Kingdom
“The staff were really friendly and couldn't do enough for you. Food was great with a nice variety and the lodges are traditional and have everything you need” - Mwangi
Kenya
“Ziwa was great, staff was good. The food portions were good too. It's not a place you go to have activities, it's a place you go to have peace and quiet and that we achieved.” - Sau
Hong Kong
“It’s a cozy lodge with good food. The story behind the Ziwa Bush Lodge is also meaningful - that an Australian come far away to support the orphanage here. I’m glad to stay at the lodge to know not only African animals but the Africans. Do ask...” - Claire
Netherlands
“We kindly got upgraded to an executive room, which had more space. The hut was clean, beautiful, as are the hotel grounds. A serene place, it's like being in a playlist with birdsong. When we asked for some bread post-lunch time, because we were...” - Franz
Germany
“We really enjoyed our stay at the lodge. The huts are spacious, very beautiful and clean. The staff was very friendly, for Valentines days dinner we even got to meet the owner who was very super friendly and made our stay as comfortable as...” - Laura
United Kingdom
“The rooms were lovely and the staff were incredibly helpful and friendly.” - Ria
United Kingdom
“Utter heaven. Beautiful place, great room and staff. We’ll be back” - Audrey
United Kingdom
“Free wifi not paid. Great property/stay. Highly recommend”
Property surroundings
Restaurants
- Ziwa Bush Lodge Restaurant
- CuisineIndian • Italian • Pizza • Seafood
- Open forBreakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • Cocktail hour
- AmbianceFamily friendly • Romantic
- Dietary optionsHalal • Kosher • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.





The fine print
Please take note of the following directions to Ziwa Bush Lodge:
- Take the road from Nakuru town towards Eldoret.
- After the first roundabout where Eveready Battery Factory is, keep going for 2 km and take the first left turn to Njoro.
- After 4 km, at the sign for Rift Valley Institute of Science and Technology, take the first left onto a gravel road
- After 3 km along this gravel road, there will be a sign on the left saying East African Mission Orphanage, which is on the same property as Ziwa Bush Lodge.