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Set among lush gardens Ziwa Bush Lodge features traditional Makuti thatched-roof buildings, a restaurant and BBQ facilities. It is located just 12 mi 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 private 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 19 mi from Menengai Crater in the Great Rift Valley and 28 mi from Lake Elementaita. Nakuru Airport is a 30-minute drive away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.0 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Breakfast Info

Continental

Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
2 twin beds
or
1 full bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.1
Facilities
8.8
Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
9.0
Value for money
8.5
Location
7.9
Free Wifi
8.4
High score for Nakuru
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Jnomalaika
    United States of America United States of America
    The room was spacious and the meals were good. The lodge is small and quaint, feeling personal and pretty quiet.
  • Opiyo
    Kenya Kenya
    The breakfast was of 5 star hotel rating and was ready at the right time. The background music was so soothing and cool and well blended with the morning breaze.
  • Marsh
    Kenya Kenya
    My kids room..... Villa 6, receptionist Naomi, kids fishing pond and finally made new friends
  • Mwangi
    Kenya 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 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 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 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 United Kingdom
    The rooms were lovely and the staff were incredibly helpful and friendly.
  • Ria
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Utter heaven. Beautiful place, great room and staff. We’ll be back
  • Audrey
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Free wifi not paid. Great property/stay. Highly recommend

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Ziwa Bush Lodge Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      Indian • Italian • Pizza • Seafood
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • Cocktail hour
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Kosher • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of Ziwa Bush Lodge
Great facilities! Review score, 8.8

Most popular amenities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free Wifi
  • Free parking
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Shower
View
  • Mountain view
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • BBQ facilities
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Activities
  • Evening entertainment
  • Playground
  • Fishing
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Desk
Food & Drink
  • Fruit
  • Wine/Champagne
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kids' meals
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Front Desk Services
  • Currency exchange
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Designated smoking area
  • Wake-up service
  • Packed lunches
  • Chapel/Shrine
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
Spa
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Swahili

House rules
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Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 8:30 PM
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 5 years
Crib upon request
Free
6+ years
Extra bed upon request
$46 per person, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

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 1.2 mi and take the first left turn to Njoro.

- After 2.5 mi, at the sign for Rift Valley Institute of Science and Technology, take the first left onto a gravel road

- After 1.9 mi 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.

FAQs about Ziwa Bush Lodge

  • Guests staying at Ziwa Bush Lodge can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.3).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
  • Ziwa Bush Lodge has 1 restaurant:

    • Ziwa Bush Lodge Restaurant
  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Check-in at Ziwa Bush Lodge is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • Ziwa Bush Lodge offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Playground
    • Fishing
    • Evening entertainment
    • Swimming pool
  • Room options at Ziwa Bush Lodge include:

    • Double
    • Twin/Double
  • The prices at Ziwa Bush Lodge may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Ziwa Bush Lodge is 4.3 miles from the center of Nakuru. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Yes, Ziwa Bush Lodge is popular with guests booking family stays.