Sarova Lion Hill Lodge, Lake Nakuru, Kenya

Built in a natural dais, overlooking one of the world's ornithological spectacles, the Sarova Lion Hill Lodge impresses every guest with its panoramic view of the pink shoreline created by millions of flamingos on Lake Nakuru. The Lodge is situated within the Lake Nakuru National Park Rift Valley Province and is surrounded by natural flora and fauna in its beautiful grounds. Although smaller compared to the other hotels in Sarova Hotels Group, this 14-year-old Lodge offers a peaceful retreat amidst one of the most stunning National Parks in Kenya.  WILDLIFE  Experience safaris where you will encounter a variety of wildlife.  Home to a million flamingoes and other game such as leopards, lions, buffalo, hippo, giraffe, baboons, waterbucks, marabou, storks, impala, warthogs, pelican, white rhino and the rare black rhino.  For the bird-watching enthusiast there are 450 species found in the park vicinity.     FACILITIES  Flamingo Restaurant:  This aptly named restaurant has both indoor and outdoor dining areas where a wide variety of international and local cuisines are served.  The restaurant is located on the ground floor with a patio overlooking the pool, lounge and the great expanse of the Rift Valley.  Serves buffet breakfast and lunch.  Dinner is Table d’hôte with a capacity of 200 people. Rift Valley Bar:  Provides the perfect place to enjoy a cool drink and watch the sun set over the Lake.  Local guitarists provide evening entertainment. For those who want to add a bit of spice to their dine, experience a Bush Breakfast or Lunch.  Dinner can be served outside within the Lodge premises. The Lodge has a swimming pool and sauna.  CLIMATE Hot and dry during the day and cool at night.  March-June are the rainy months.   TRANSFER  Sarova Lion Hill is 160 Km from Nairobi, a two-hour drive through the spectacular Eastern Escarpment of the Great Rift Valley.  It is also possible to fly from Wilson Airport in Nairobi if preferred and this journey takes just 30 minutes. Distance: 160 Km from Nairobi By Air: 30 minutes from Nairobi, transfer to the lodge takes 30 minutes By Road: 2 hours from Nairobi.  No. of Bedrooms 67 bedrooms: 2 Superior Rooms, 16 triples, 2 one-bedroom suites, 1 two-bedroom suite, a Honeymoon suite.  All rooms are chalets with private shower and WC, mosquito nets and verandahs.  Find Similar Properties