Lodge
Naivasha Kongoni Lodge
About the lodge
An overview of Naivasha Kongoni Lodge.
Naivasha Kongoni Lodge sits on the shores of Lake Naivasha in Kenya's Rift Valley, an easy drive from Nairobi. The lodge pairs lake-view executive and deluxe suites with boat trips on the lake, walks among resident wildlife and excursions to Hell's Gate and Crescent Island.
Highlights
- Lakeside setting on the shores of Lake Naivasha in the Rift Valley
- Executive suites with private plunge pools and indoor jacuzzis
- Boat cruises on Lake Naivasha with hippo and bird sightings
- Walking safaris on Crescent Island among giraffe, zebra and waterbuck
- Easy access to Hell's Gate National Park for cycling and hiking
You Should Know
- Child policy: executive suites accommodate two adults and two children; deluxe suites accommodate two adults and three children
- Lake Naivasha is malaria-prone, prophylaxis recommended
- Cool evenings year round at altitude, pack layers
- Long rains fall March to May, short rains November to December
The Details
Naivasha Kongoni Lodge sits on the southern shore of Lake Naivasha, a freshwater lake in Kenya's Great Rift Valley around 50 miles north-west of Nairobi. The drive from the capital takes roughly two hours and the road climbs through the escarpment before dropping to the lake at around 6,200 feet above sea level.
The grounds run down to the water and are grazed by hippo at night and by waterbuck, zebra and giraffe by day. Acacia woodland and lawns frame the suites and the main lodge. The property is managed by Private Collection and works well as a one or two-night Rift Valley stop on a longer Kenyan safari, paired with the Masai Mara, Amboseli or Samburu.
Accommodation
Executive suites are the headline rooms with a king bed, lounge and dining area, en-suite bathroom with hot shower and bidet, an indoor jacuzzi and a private outdoor plunge pool on the terrace. All face the lake.
Deluxe suites feature a queen bed, lounge and dining area, en-suite bathroom and hot shower, electronic safe and lake views. The deluxe layout sleeps two adults and up to three children.
Dining
The lodge restaurant serves a mix of Kenyan and international dishes across breakfast, lunch and dinner, with lake views from the dining terrace. Full-board rates bundle all three meals each day.
Wildlife and Activities
Activities centre on the lake and the surrounding Rift Valley. Boat cruises on Lake Naivasha bring guests close to pods of hippo and to the lake's prolific birdlife, including African fish eagle, pelican and kingfisher.
Walking safaris on Crescent Island, a private sanctuary on the lake, allow guests to walk among giraffe, zebra, eland, waterbuck and wildebeest with no predators present. Hell's Gate National Park, a short drive away, is one of the few Kenyan parks open to cycling and walking through its gorges and basalt columns. Day trips to Lake Nakuru National Park for rhino and flamingo are also possible.
Price Includes
- Accommodation in a deluxe suite on full-board basis
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily
- Use of lodge facilities and grounds
- Taxes and service charges
The same as booking direct
Rates and pricing.
Per person sharing, per night. Final pricing depends on dates, room category and party size.
Valid until 31 Dec 2026
Why book through us
You pay the lodge's rate, never a markup. What you get on top is a specialist who knows Naivasha Kongoni Lodge personally, looks after every detail of the trip, and stays reachable on WhatsApp from the moment you enquire to the day you come home.
By season
Low season
2 Jan 2026 – 31 Dec 2026
Full board - Deluxe room, breakfast, lunch and dinner
$155
Rates are per person sharing, per night. A single supplement may apply for solo travellers. We offer a price match guarantee, just ask your safari specialist.
Family policies
Travelling with children.
What our safari specialists know about bringing children to Naivasha Kongoni Lodge: minimum ages, activities, family rooms and child rates, current as of May 2026. They plan family trips here all the time, so anything below that needs arranging, they will sort. For the bigger picture, see our guide to safari with children .
Minimum ages
- Stay
- All ages
- Game drives
- All ages
- Walking safari
- All ages
Programmes & care
No dedicated kids' programme.
Accommodation
Family unit available.
Child rates
Up to 2.9 yrs sharing with adult(s): FREE. 3–11 yrs sharing with adults: 50% of PPS. 12 yrs and above: adult rates apply. Extra child (3–11 yrs) in the Family Cottage: KES 4,500 per night.
Notable exceptions
- Child rate details were sourced from an aggregator page (naivashahotels.com) rather than the lodge's own naivashakongonilodge.com site, which does not publish detailed child rates. The official lodge website confirms it is family-friendly but does not visibly publish a kids' programme, minimum stay age, or game-drive age restrictions. The lodge is in Naivasha and primarily offers boat safaris, nature walks and excursions to nearby parks rather than in-lodge game drives. Family-sized cottages and interconnected rooms are available, with a dedicated Family Cottage configuration accepting an extra child (3–11 yrs) at a supplementary rate.
Cultural
Beyond the game drive.
Community visits, cultural walks, and dining experiences documented at Naivasha Kongoni Lodge.
Village visit
Maasai Village Visit
An optional visit to a local Maasai village during the Maasai Mara stay, offering guests a chance to engage with one of Africa's most enduring cultures. The Maasai tribe is noted for maintaining their traditions over generations while also contributing to wildlife protection in the region.
Optional activity. Cost: $30 per person. No further details on duration or group size stated in the excerpt.
- Cost
- $30 per person
- Availability
- subject to availability
Community project visit
Community Visit to Red Rocks
An afternoon guided community walk to Red Rocks, a local initiative in the Volcanoes National Park area of Rwanda dedicated to improving community livelihoods through environmental conservation, arts and culture, education, and community health and safety. Guests engage meaningfully with local traditions while supporting sustainable development.
Afternoon activity. Guided community walk. No duration, group size, or pricing stated in the excerpt.
- Availability
- subject to availability
Sourced from operator rate sheets and audited by our safari specialists. Prices and availability subject to change. Your specialist confirms at booking.
Imagery
A closer look.
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