| Makalia Falls Public Campsite While it may be hard to | | | | for safari drivers and is pretty basic. The parks main |
| get and have cruder facilities than Backpackers, this | | | | gate handles booking and payments. |
| is the best place to camp in the park. It's picturesque | | | | Sarova Lion Hill |
| and sits next to the seasonal Makalia Falls. | | | | Sitting high up in the lake's eastern slopes, this lodge |
| Backpackers Campers This large public campsite sits | | | | offers first class service and comfort. The views |
| inside the main gate and also has the parks best | | | | from the open-air restaurant/ bar and from most |
| camping facilities. | | | | rooms are understated but pretty, while the flashy |
| Special Campsites These are dotted all over the park | | | | suites are large and absolutely stunning. |
| and have no facilities, but offer true bush experience- | | | | Lake Nakuru Lodge |
| just you and the animals | | | | South of the lake, this lodge's standard rooms, |
| Wildlife Club of Kenya Guesthouse This place is great- | | | | housed in cute shingle- roofed octagonal cottages, |
| facilities include hot showers, TV lounge and use of | | | | are a big step down in quality from those at Lion Hill. |
| the Kitchens fridge, gas cooker and microwave. The | | | | The only options worth the asking price are the new |
| rooms are clean and comfortable. | | | | 'deluxe' rooms (make sure you ask for the ones that |
| Wildlife Club of Kenya Youth Hostels This hostel is a | | | | aren't in the farmhouse). The usual facilities are |
| nice, very friendly site with clean dorms, simple single | | | | available, along with activities such as horse riding |
| rooms and two-bedded bandas, complete with | | | | (Kshs 1550 per hour) and nature walks (Kshs 800). |
| cooking areas. | | | | GETTING THERE AND AWAY |
| Eldorado Lodge Just outside the park's Lanet gate, | | | | Walking in the park isn't permitted, so you will have |
| this place is a viable option for camping if you roll up | | | | to rent a taxi, go on a tour or you will be lucky |
| to closed park gates in the evening. The rooms are | | | | enough to hitch a ride. A taxi for a few hours will |
| overpriced and the pool is a little too green for our | | | | likely cost Ksh 2000, though you will have to bargain |
| liking. | | | | hard for it. More enjoyable options are the One |
| Luxury top end accommodation hotels in Nakuru | | | | World Tours & safaris who will charge Kshs |
| Kenya | | | | 6000 for an open-topped eight-seat 4WD (about six |
| Naishi House Banda | | | | hours), and Crater Travel who will organize |
| Sit on the shady terrace and watch the zebras and | | | | three-seat jeeps for Kshs 4500( also for six hours). |
| rhinos grazing on your very own doorstep - there are | | | | If you are driving, there's access from the main gate, |
| no fence here. This charming self- catering cottage is | | | | just outside Nakuru, the Lanet gate, a few |
| very comfortable, complete with lovely fireplace, | | | | kilometers south on Nairobi road, and the Nderit gate, |
| sitting room and full kitchen. The annex was designed | | | | near the southern end of the gate. |