Lake Elementaita Accommodation, Lake Elementaita Safari Lodge

LAKE ELEMENTEITA LODGE

OFFICIAL CATEGORY (Ministry of Tourism classification): 4****

LOCATION: On Lake Elementaita, 120 Km (1 ½ Hrs) from Nairobi and 32 Kms from Nakuru on a good tarmac road.

DESCRIPTION: Set up at the former Kikopey Ranch, which was owned by an English settler Lord Galbraith Cole in 1916? The lodge still retains the features and atmosphere of an early colonial home – a red brick building with shady terraces, an internal courtyard, paneled walls and a sitting room with a library and a log fire. The beautiful gardens with natural foliage and startling variety of Bougainvillea flowers.

NUMBER OF ROOMS: 33 luxurious rooms all on the ground floor categorized as:-
17 twins, 05 doubles and 11 triples

Room décor: Have adapted pink colour, as is the view of the panoramic view of Lake Elementaita, which is a high population of flamingos, easily visible from the rooms.

Room amenities: All bathrooms are chalet with private shower and WC, mosquito net and 220 volts and 50 cycle’s razor outlets.

Special features:
• Relaxed atmosphere and panoramic views of Lake Elementaita.
• Popular destination for “Star gazing lovers” because of the clear nights

FOOD AND BEVERAGE FACILITIES:

Lord Cole Restaurant – Capacity of 70 people, choice of eating from outside on the terrace, great view of the lake and landscape
Bar is situated on ground floor overlooking a spectacular view of Lake Elementaita.

GENERAL FACILITIES:
• Bureau de change.
• Free safety deposit boxes.
• Storage facilities
• Telecommunication
• Laundry and valet services.
• Baby-sitting services.
• Gift shop

RECREATIONAL FACILITIES:
• Satellite TV and Wildlife videos on the lounge
• Swimming pool
• Tennis Court
• In-door games like darts, Pool table,
• Nature walks to the lake or on the hotel grounds
• Horse riding
• Ox – Wagon riding
• Ostrich farm
• Trip to the Kariandusi Pre historic site
• Camping sites
• Visit to Mount Menengai (a dormant crater) and Eburru

CONFERENCE FACILITIES:
• Ultra Modern Flamingo conference room located away from the main building thus ensuring privacy. Capacity is 50 theatre, 70 cocktail and 35-seminar style and a conveniently separate secretariat with a full range of Audio-Visual equipment

CLIMATE: 1670 meters above sea level. Hot and dry during the day, cool at night. March – June are the rainy months.