Lake Nakuru National Park is one of the most thrilling destinations in Kenya, the name Nakuru is obtained from the Masai language to mean a dusty place, the park’s main physical feature is Lake Nakuru covered in a pink blanket but as you move closer it is pink flamingoes both lesser and greater flamingoes. The saline lake is a rift valley lake that harbours a large number of bird species, it occupies most of the 188square kilometres area of the national park, Lake Nakuru National Park was gazette in 1960 as a national park and was later added the power of being the country’s largest Rhino Sanctuary.
Accommodation in Lake Nakuru National Park is abundant ranging from the best budget facilities to the most Luxury, these offer places to stay for travellers to the destination example lodges include the Sarova Lion Hill Lodge is located in the national park, which offers angelic views of the Lake Nakuru imagine seeing lots of pink flamingoes across your lodge window, the accommodation facility features classic designs with the perfect sense of comfort and Luxury, there 67 chalets each of which is in its terrace. The lodge restaurant serves world-class food cuisines from continental dishes, a bar area, an organic garden, a swimming pool and an outdoor spa treatment area.
Lake Nakuru Lodge is a beautiful facility located in the perfect picturesque near the park, the lodge has one of the best locations of Lake Nakuru, it offers a perfect blend for the African setup with 95 spacious cottages, these are built with ensuite bathrooms, these rooms can be arranged as single, twin, triple whilst others are family cottages. The lodge has 2 suites with a private veranda and sitting room.it is an old facility with ancient rooms for example the Zebra room is known to have been in place for about 100 years facilities of the room include free WIFI, flat screen television, private bathroom running both cold and warm water. The restaurant and bar area are well equipped to offer excellent meal and drink options to travellers.
Flamingo Hill Camp, is an eco-friendly lodge at the edge of Lake Nakuru, it offers great beautiful safari experiences in its comfortable tents well built with a feel of modernity and blend in the environment within which they are built. The camp comprises 25 thatched tents each of which is crafted with amazing wood, the rooms are dropped with nets, flush toilets, and showers running both hot and cold water. The lodge has a fully furnished restaurant serving mouth-dropping meals to travellers of both local and international food cuisines, the bar area is fully stocked with assorted drink options from cocktails, beers, wines, whiskies and gins to mention a few. At the main lodge area is a gift shop, a cosy lounge, and welcoming staff members who will go the extra mile to ensure guest satisfaction.
In conclusion, the above-mentioned are some of the many accommodation facilities where guests can enjoy staying while in the national park.