Ziwa Bush Lodge
Njoro, Nakuru
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Why people book this hotel
“To make things even worse, she deliberately gave me the worst room, the one righ…”
“Bathroom hot shower, breakfast”
“The ambience, food, and staff were exceptional”
“Staff were excellent and very friendly and helpful”
“Really clean rooms and comfy beds”
“The hut was clean, beautiful, as are the hotel grounds”
“Delicious breakfast and dinner overlooking the pond”
“Dinner and breakfast were abundant and freshly prepared too”
“Set up, location some fair distance from town and not too far from the highway”
“Nice pool and dinner area”
Overview
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.
Traveller reviews
liam
solo_traveller
October 18, 2025
“The vicious receptionist and the unbearable DJ noise destroyed my entire holiday.”
This hotel was an absolute nightmare. The receptionist was malicious, deceitful, and completely out of control. She intentionally charged my Visa card three times to steal my money, then lied right to my face, saying the transactions failed. When I confronted her, she screamed at me, insulted me, and even snatched my phone out of my hand. She then threatened to call the police on me — a paying guest — just to silence me. I have never felt so humiliated and unsafe in a hotel before. To make things even worse, she deliberately gave me the worst room, the one right next to a nightclub blasting DJ music from 9 p.m. until 7 a.m. It was unbearable — the walls were shaking, and I couldn’t sleep for a single second the entire night. My entire trip was ruined because of her cruelty and lies. This woman should not be allowed to work in hospitality. She is a scammer, a bully, and a disgrace to this hotel. Ziwa Bush’s management should be ashamed for keeping someone like her. Travelers, stay away from this place — unless you want your money stolen, your sleep destroyed, and your dignity trampled.
Doreen
family_with_children
September 21, 2025
Bathroom hot shower, breakfast
Awiti
family_with_children
August 22, 2025
The food was awesome and the environment perfect.
heta
couple
July 22, 2025
“A beautiful and cozy stay”
The ambience, food, and staff were exceptional. I especially loved how cozy the place felt, with the fireplace in the restaurant adding such a warm, homey touch.
Eilidh
couple
February 4, 2025
“Lovely safari lodge on the outskirts of Nakuru with excellent staff, food and scenery.”
Lovely safari lodge on the outskirts of Nakuru. Lovely and very comfortable rooms with spacious bathrooms. Staff were excellent and very friendly and helpful. Delicious breakfast and dinner overlooking the pond. Run by the same people who own an orphanage just behind the lodge which can go and visit.
Lyn Marie
couple
January 30, 2025
The staff were really friendly and couldn't do enough for you. Food was great with a nice variety and the lodges are traditional and have everything you need
Suzan
couple
November 11, 2024
“Ok”
Good facility with fishing
Edwin Owino
couple
August 4, 2024
Set up, location some fair distance from town and not too far from the highway. Wonderful staff and customer care. Wonderful food. Really clean rooms and comfy beds.
Nancy
family_with_children
May 22, 2024
Food, rooms and service was excellent!
Lea
family_with_children
April 10, 2024
Very friendly staff
Timon
couple
February 10, 2024
the environment and restaurant
Mwangi
couple
January 26, 2024
“Peaceful and beautiful”
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.
Moses
family_with_children
August 9, 2023
“Met my clients expectations and the rates are good, highly recommend. Dream Voyage safaris team”
Met my clients expectations
Sau Fong
family_with_children
July 29, 2023
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 the property to arrange a visit to the orphanage during your stay.
Claire
couple
July 12, 2023
“Serenity is so beautiful”
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 hungry after a morning game drive, we were kindly given toast and minced meat pastries for free. Dinner and breakfast were abundant and freshly prepared too. A wonderful experience and I recommend people to stay here.
Thijs
couple
June 4, 2023
“Nice place but rooms are basic. Go for the executive rooms.”
it’s a nice lodge, lots of space, green, the restaurant area - on a small lake - is great. Food is pretty good.
Jane
family_with_children
February 26, 2023
“Besutiful Resort”
Lovely African Resort with beautiful villas/rooms. Staff were friendly and professional and Syprose who checked us inwas such a delight.
Franz
couple
February 18, 2023
“Unforgettable unique lodge”
We really enjoyed our stay at the lodge. The huts are spacious, very beautiful and clean. The staff was very friendly, for Valentines days dinner we even got to meet the owner who was very super friendly and made our stay as comfortable as possible. Nice pool and dinner area. We also got to visit the orphanage of Ziwa bush lodge which was a unique experience (make sure to bring sweets!) Can highly recommend.
Peter
extended_group
January 10, 2023
“Beautiful bush lodge”
Beautiful, quiet and clean.
Laura
family_with_children
November 13, 2022
“Excellent base for a day trip to Lake Nakuru”
The rooms were lovely and the staff were incredibly helpful and friendly.
Facilities
Activities
Fishing, Children's playground, Evening entertainment
Food & Drink
Snack bar, Special diet menus (on request), Restaurant, Bar, Breakfast in the room, Kid meals, Kid-friendly buffet, Wine/champagne, Fruits
General
WiFi available in all areas, Facilities for disabled guests, Family rooms, Non-smoking rooms, Chapel/shrine, Designated smoking area
Internet
Free WiFi, WiFi, Internet services
Outdoors
Garden, Terrace, Outdoor pool, BBQ facilities, Outdoor furniture
Parking
Accessible parking, Parking on site, Private parking, Parking, Free parking
Pool and wellness
Pool/beach towels, Sun loungers or beach chairs, Sun umbrellas, Swimming pool, Swimming Pool
Services
Shuttle service, Currency exchange, Ironing service, Room service, Meeting/banquet facilities, Airport shuttle, Laundry, Daily housekeeping, Airport shuttle (additional charge), Shuttle service (additional charge), Packed lunches, Fax/photocopying
Executive Double Room
Offering a balcony with mountain views, this spacious room comes with African-style décor. The en suite bathroom includes a shower. The price is based on 2 adults. Maximum occupancy is 2 adults and 2 children and some rooms can accommodate up to 4 adults. Please see hotel policies for extra person charges.
Standard Double or Twin Room
The twin/double room features a dining area, an electric kettle, a balcony with garden views as well as a private bathroom boasting a shower.
Hotel Policies
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