Located in the Great Rift Valley 80 kilometres North West of Nairobi, Naivasha has grown to be a popular tourist resort. Its popularity has grown due to its close proximity to the capital and an array of attractions such as Lake Naivasha, Crescent Island, Mount Longonot, Hells Gate, Crater Lake just to name a few. In addition to the various attractions, Naivasha is also home to the popular flower farms such as the Oserian flower farm. While in Naivasha one can visit the Buffalo Mall for a bit of shopping as well enjoy the restaurants that are on site.
If you looking into visiting Naivasha and spend a night in the area, there are various hotels in Naivasha that range from budget that are close to Lake Naivasha. There are also several self-catering houses and cottages in Naivasha as well as Lodges in Naivasha for those who fancy a different setting. Below are some few hospitality facilities within Naivasha and some photos of some few attraction from within.
Conference at Enashipai Resort – Naivasha
Enashipai is a Maasai word meaning a state of happiness. Enashipai is located in Naivasha south lake road at the shore of lake Naivasha less than 6kilometers from naivasha town. Enashipai Resort & Spa is where a strong local heritage and abundant nature is blended with pure luxury, and then delivered with a generous sense of warmth.
Enashipai had 40 luxurious executive rooms and a total of 39 Spacious cottages. The rooms are comfortable, spacious, luxurious and cozy rooms, offering sweeping views of the surrounding hills or a spacious cottage surrounded by lush tropical gardens. All executive accommodations pamper you with upscale comforts and conveniences such as internet, coffee bar and flat screen televisions with premium movie channels. The rooms assure you a stylish yet relaxed stay to make even the most stressed out feel immediately at ease
There is a Kids Club where the little ones are entertained with the indoor play center/game room. The fitness center is equipped with modern strength building and cardio equipment plus an instructor to help you out when you need some motivationx. A Pool Deck is ideal for a perfect break lounging away your time and sip away on a refreshing ‘cocktail’ as the day slowly slips by. Also available are tennis/basketball and volleyball courts, the Maasai Museum and a gift shop.
The Resort’s main restaurant ‘Senteo Restaurant’ uses only the freshest seasonal ingredients to create a truly sensational menu. The ‘Tepesi Bar’ is unrivalled in Naivasha, the bar is classy, fully stocked and to top it all, a barman eager to serve your drinks just the way you like them from cocktails to shooters or just a simple cold beer. Kick back at the ‘Lakeside Bar’ (set-up on demand), a perfect setting for sundowners, great conversation and bonfire nights.
While savoring the finest cuisine at the resort’s main restaurant, ‘The Senteu’. The resort’s professional chefs uses only the freshest seasonal ingredients to create a truly sensational menu.
- Your event will be supported by audio-visual and presentation technology combined with the specialist management necessary to guarantee that your event runs smoothly and to perfection.
- Conference delegates can expect the following in each meeting room;
- Air-conditioning
- Smart podiums – each with: Interactive touch screen
- Gooseneck microphone
- Internet ports and wireless capability
- Multiple Plugins for CDs flash disks and computers
- Wireless clicker with laser light
- Wireless microphones
- Projector screens with interactive flip chart capability (facilitators will love this as they can save floor nots and emails themselves saving report writing time)
- Intelligent lighting systems customized to suit your occasion
- Smart sound systems with separate room controls
- A fully manned and equipped Business Centre
- Translation booths for up to 5 International languages
- Automated projectors and projector screens
Capacity.
Accommodation: 87 rooms
Conferencing: 10 – 500
Parking Spaces: 100
Conference at Lake Naivasha Masada Hotel
Today we shall check in at Lake Naivasha Masada Hotel. Masada is a Hebrew word meaning fortress.
Its the first hotel on your approach at Moi south lake road some few metres after the T-junction off maai mahiu – Nakuru road.
Before we go far with Masada Hotel, allow me to say little on their soon to open and one of its own Luxury Resort and Spa ” Lake Naivasha Resort” Its a delight in thoughtful amenities and genuine hospitality conveniently located with easy access to lake Naivasha, ideal for boating and other water activities with game drives to Hellgate and crescent island walking safaris.
Masada hotel is a comfort haven for both business and holiday travelers in Naivasha. With close proximity to Naivasha town and tourist attractions Lake Naivasha, Masada lodge is the place to stay. The hotel is a perfect choice for accommodation whether on business trips, holidays, and honeymoon or family weekend getaway.
Masada hotel offers accommodation in elegantly furnished rooms. Their meals are in a la carte, buffet and a fully stocked bar. Guests can enjoy the club house, swimming pool or just relax in the well manicured gardens.
They have modern conference facilities with well serviced conference halls fully set with projectors, flip chats, bottled water, writing pads and pens.
This is one of the must visit facilities famous for their international cousins brought about by their chefs who has topped the list of most experienced chefs in the country.
Capacity:
Conferencing: 10 – 100
Parking Space: 50
Accommodation: 120 rooms.
Conference at Lake Naivasha Sopa Lodge
This one of the few hotels in the country where guests fly in just for food!!
Lake Naivasha Sopa Lodge is traveler’s place of relaxation and rejuvenation, located slightly less than one hour drive from the city.
This travellers gem is set in one hundred and fifty acres of grassland studded with Acacia bushes and trees, the resort is not only home to resident giraffe, waterbuck and both Vervet and Colobus monkeys, but it is also a night stop for the hippos when they leave the lake every night to come and feed on the expansive lawns.
Lake Naivasha Sopa Lodge has a total of 21 cottages, consisting of 4 rooms each, with a total of 84 rooms all with panoramic views of the lodge environs and the lake.
The hotels luxuriously appointed rooms feature spacious sunken lounges, while upper floor rooms have their own private balcony on which to relax, sunbathe or view game. All the rooms have en-suite bathroom facilities.
Non-smoking rooms are available. Other amenities included are hairdryer, fresh linen, evening turndown service, next day and express same day laundry service is available and safety deposit box are available in every room.
Naivasha Sopa Lodge main restaurant offers a multi-ethnic combination of European, African and Asian dishes, all made with fresh produce from their organic garden. Breakfast and lunch is served buffet style. The Pizza & Grill Restaurant offers a combination of the most sumptuous Italian pizzas and pastas.
Sizzling meat cuts offered at the grill. The Pool Snack Bar comprising of waiter served meals and snacks, offers pizza and hamburgers. Naivasha Sopa Lodge bar carries a wide selection of soft drinks, beer, wine, spirit, cocktails and hot beverages. Naivasha Sopa Lodge has In-room dining services available on guest request.
The Sopa Resort conference venues can accommodate more than 250pax, with PA system, over head projector, LCD, TV/Video, flip chart, internet, writing material and pens.
Conference at The Great Rift Valley Lodge & Golf Resort
For just an hour and a half from Nairobi, this award winning resort is on the slopes of Eburru Range. From the resort one can view the Mount Longonot volcano, Lake Naivasha, the Mau escarpment, Mt Kipipiri and the Aberdare ranges. It has perfect setting for conferencing, family gateway, city escape or weddings. They have lots of activities for team building, banqueting, family leisure, kids club, with free WiFi golf,swimming pool, tennis courts, gym and sauna.
The Great Rift Valley Lodge & Golf Resort has been awarded Africa’s & Kenya’s Best Golf Hotel gongs for 2016 by the World Golf Awards. Built to USGA specs with “tiffgreen” grass, the course has 3 par 5’s, 11 par 4’s and 4 par 3’s with the 3rd hole par 3 the most spectacular. Every golf hole is a challenge, with the par 5 – 17th the “signature” hole being 654 yards from the championship tee.
Capacity:
Conferencing: 15 – 180
Parking Space: 150
Accommodation: 180 rooms & villas.
Conference at Lake Naivasha Country Club
The hotel has a tranquil setting and guests can be as laid-back or active as they choose either relaxing in the serene surroundings or enjoying the varied activities in the hotel.
The resort has been hosting guests since the 1930’s and since this time it has developed into 55 acres of attractive grounds including manicured lawns dappled by the shade of acacia and pepper trees. There is still much character and charm from the old colonial architecture and styling yet modern comforts and amenities have been incorporated into the tasteful rooms and various modern facilities (including a swimming pool) have been added.
Any stay at Lake Naivasha Country Club is enhanced by the high standard of hospitality and cuisine that the hotel ensures. The agricultural area around Naivasha is renowned for its good quality fruit and vegetables and the Chef provides guests with fine dishes prepared with these fresh local ingredients.
A highlight of a stay at Lake Naivasha Country Club is a trip to Crescent Island – a 15 minute boat ride across the lake. This is a private game sanctuary where guests can have the unique experience of wandering on foot close to the wildlife (including zebra, wildebeest, gazelle and vervet monkeys) due to the absence of predators
Lake Naivasha Country Club has 50 elegant rooms including Standard Rooms, Deluxe Rooms, Executive Cottages, Executive Suites and a Presidential Suite (two-bedroom cottage). All rooms have en suite facilities.
Facilities & Activities
The hotel has a dining room, a choice of bars, a resident’s lounge with cosy fire-place and lovely lake-side lawns on which to relax. There is an outdoor swimming pool with a pool side bar and a childrens’ pool, a beauty treatment room providing a range of health and beauty options, a snooker room and a gift shop.
Most days meals are taken on the lawns, in the shade of the trees. There are buffet-style breakfasts and lunches, and evening meals can be buffet or fixed-menu.
They have several activities that include game drives, walking safaris, birdwatching walks / cruises, sunset cruises on the lake, fishing trips and day trips to nearby Crescent Island, Mt. Longonot and Hells Gate National Park.
On the other side we have the kiboko luxury camp the first all inclusive luxury camp on the shores of Lake Naivasha with only10 luxury tents.
The camp offers unlimited soft beverages, wines, local beers, and tea/coffee with one guided nature walk during your stay with the resident guide/ ornithologist and free high speed internet.
Capacity:
Conferencing: 20- 200
Parking Space: 100
Accommodation: 100 rooms
Conference at Lake Naivasha Simba Lodge
Naivasha Simba Lodge is located 90 minutes away from Nairobi by road. It is situated on the banks of Lake Naivasha, the cleanest lake in the Great Rift Valley. The lodge has rich manicured grounds which makes it perfect location for conferences, wedding receptions, honeymoons and private retreats. From here, the guests have a good view of Mt. Longonot.
Naivasha Simba Lodge has 70 superior guest rooms furnished with wrought iron and mahogany furniture and a step-down sitting area with television. The middle rooms on top have interconnecting facilities, making it convenient for families. The end rooms on either side of the block have extra open air shower.
Each room offers its own unique welcoming atmosphere to make the guest feel welcome .The rooms are well furnished and decorated with in-room tea/coffee making facilities, WIFI, satellite TV, in –room safes and working stations The restaurant offers a variety of dishes from local to eastern, Indian and international in buffet and a la cart menu. It features breakfast, lunches and refreshing dinners. If disco is the thing for you, Ibis pub is the place to be. The bar serves a range of cocktails, wines, beers and non-alcoholic beverages to suit all occasions.
Capacity:
Conferencing: 8 – 225.
Parking Space: 50.
Accommodation: 70 rooms.
Conference at Lake Naivasha Sawela Lodge
Lake Naivasha Sawela Lodge is situated off the Moi South road and on the southern shores of Lake Naivasha, about 85 Kilometres from Nairobi and 13kms from Naivasha town. It is slightly over an hour’s drive from Nairobi the capital city. Sawela lodge is situated around Lake Naivasha with the natural Yellow/green acacia trees surrounding the lake side are on the shores of this fresh water lake. With the most ultra-modern facilities and unique architectural design of the lodge, the environment provides enriching relaxation with magnificent views of the volcanic Mount Longonot. Poised in the southern shores of Lake Naivasha, Sawela is a glorious paradise for people out to experience the best of African Rift Valley picturesque. Overlooking a turquoise lake, Sawela is the ultimate place to free oneself from the routine hustles and bustles of life to the most of tranquillity and splendour nature can provide. Lake Naivasha Sawela Lodge is a lodge like no other. A stunning lakefront acreage enclosed by natural exquisiteness of imposing acacia trees, jungle shrub and a vibrant evening sunset. While at the lodge’s entrance, one will certainly get that fulfilling promise; you are set for a vacation of a life time. The Lake Naivasha Sawela lodge offers 24 superior rooms and 18 deluxe rooms ranging in choice of either a single or double. Additionally, all rooms have satellite television and internet connections, and fitted with marvellous hand knit mats, a splendid cabinet with inspiring African art. An executive two bedroom suite is available with facilities that will guarantee the worth of every coin spent. The rooms have enormous window lounges that let in sufficient natural light and the much needed fresh breeze. The room’s luxury toiletries and bathrooms have been designed to leave a memorable experience to guests who take their time here. With an appealing white décor signature, these facilities come with hairdryers, beautiful bathrobes provided and an option of hot or warm shower.
Business truly becomes pleasure with a conference at Lake Naivasha Sawela Lodge. The lodge posses all the elements required for a successful conference on a local or international scale. Sawela offers a new and serene location for training and conferencing with modern conference rooms, and excellent conferencing package and are fully equipped to international standards with a varied sitting system to make your conferencing needs triumphant. This is complimented by a board room and secretarial office.
Capacity:
Conferencing: 15 – 400
Parking Space: 50
Accommodation: 74 Rooms.
Lake Naivasha Panorama Park
Lake Naivasha Panorama Park was opened in December, 2007 to add on to the premier hotels in Naivasha after being under construction for three years. We have emerged to fill the gap that has existed in Naivasha town and its surrounding. Naivasha with its beautiful Lake Naivasha is an epicentre of tourist activities; as a result there has been a need to increase its conference and bed capacity not only to international tourists but also to its swelling number of domestic tourists.
Lake Naivasha Panorama Park offers high standards accommodation with a blend of Kenyan tradition and modern sophistication on a budget. This ensures that you get pure value for your money and gives you a sense of being home away from home. We have a dedicated and very informative staff that will make you feel well attended whenever you are in need.
Capacity:
Conferencing: 5 – 100
Parking Space: 75
Accommodation: 54 rooms