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 White egret by Waxbag
100KSH per person for camping
tent rental possible
dorms available for 200KSH
Bar and restaurant opened until late
Camp ground is right on the lake and is a great place for watching birds. Convieniently located near Hell's Gate National Park. Theme: CampgroundPrice: less than US$20 » Currency ConverterComparison: least expensivePhone: 30088Directions: About 25km off the main road from Nairobi to Nakuru. The road is really bad though and will take time. Look for the signs.
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 Our tents, & you can see
Victor in the background by Zanzibargirl
I remember waking for a must needed pee during the night, unzipping my tent and "hello" there he is, right under the light munching away at the grass. Needless to say my need to pee was somewhat reduced, though I still braved the walk to the loo's (thankfully slightly in the other direction).
By the third night, visits from our friend who we thus named "Victor" and his other friends (at one stage there were 3 roaming less than a couple of metres from my tent) became normal to us. Thankfully no one got trod on (as I had heard had happened on a previous tour), and the hippos became part of the furniture. Ok, it sounds kinda crazy, but I will never forget it... It is something that I never would have ever thought I would have done this lifetime, and may never do again.
Located on the southern side of the lake, pitching your tent here costs $3 US a day per person. Nearby there is a market, and you can also hire bikes at $7 US and ride to nearby Hells Gate or bargain your price on a cruise on the Lake itself to get close to those hippo's in the water. There is also plenty of market stalls with some great African Art to bargain your price on and a nearby restaurant, dorm rooms for those scaredy cats and pool.
The most unique thing about it of course is the friendly night guests, Victor the Hippo and friends.... Theme: CampgroundPrice: less than US$20 » Currency ConverterComparison: least expensiveAddress: South Lake Road, Lake NaivashaPhone: +254 2 723 012
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 our room by tompt
After lunch we relaxed in the garden and on the shores of Lake Naivasha. The buffet style dinner was good.
Lake Naivasha Country Club opened in 1937. It was a staging post for Imperial Airways' flying boat service from Durban to London. It is still has a colonial style.
The Country Club has a swimming pool, a children playground, boathire, birdwalks and a snookerroom next to the bar.
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This is the only place in Lake Naivasha that I can recommend staying at. It's a secure compound with guards that constantly survey the property.
If you are lucky enough, you can witness the lake wildlife who like to come onto the large grassy lawn of the country club and feast. Hippos and waterbucks ease onto the lawn and carelessly eat as people look on (from a safe distance)
Lake Naivasha country club does offer dining facilities and shops where you can buy necessities, the food was okay, but not the best I had while I was in Kenya.
Right on Lake Naivasha and it's very secure and safe.
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