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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.

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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
 
1 large double bed
2 single beds
or
1 double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.1
Facilities
8.9
Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
9.0
Value for money
8.6
Location
7.8
Free WiFi
7.8
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See what guests loved the most:

  • 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...

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

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

Facilities of Ziwa Bush Lodge
Great facilities! Review score, 8.9

Most popular facilities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family 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
  • Children's playground
  • Fishing
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Desk
Food & Drink
  • Fruits
  • Wine/champagne
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kid meals
  • Special diet menus (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 possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Reception 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
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
Wellness
  • Sun umbrellas
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Swahili

House rules

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Check-in

From 14:00 to 20:30

Check-out

Until 11:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

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

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

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.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

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The fine print
Need-to-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 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.

FAQs about Ziwa Bush Lodge

  • Guests staying at Ziwa Bush Lodge can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.8).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental

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

  • Check-in at Ziwa Bush Lodge is from 14:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Room options at Ziwa Bush Lodge include:

    • Double
    • Twin/Double

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

  • Ziwa Bush Lodge has 1 restaurant:

    • Ziwa Bush Lodge Restaurant

  • The prices at Ziwa Bush Lodge may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

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

    • Children's playground
    • Fishing
    • Evening entertainment
    • Swimming Pool