Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge: Kenya Safari Lodge in Lake Nakuru National Park

We had a wonderful time at the resort overall. The grounds are absolutely beautiful, with a garden, archery range, volleyball net, lookout point, and a beautiful buildings. We had stellar service throughout our stay, bar is open until midnight and showed the Liverpool match while we played cards! The meals were some of the best we had anywhere in Kenya and were buffet style at each meal we had. The lodging itself felt more along the lines of a 3 star resort, but still definitely nice. Lake Nakuru itself doesn’t have near the wildlife that Samburu or Maasai Mara do, but the scenery is stunning. There is a ton of beautiful flora and you will also likely see giraffes, zebras, and flamingos. There were quite a few kids that were simply given free rein to run around the dining area, and eventually the bar, but maybe that was just our experience there. Keep in mind if you are booking for a more romantic trip!

In comparison to the other two Sarova hotels we stayed in, we were least impressed here. A main issue was that the rooms are too small, it's impossible to both get ready at the same time. The food was lovely and staff were nice. We are happy that we just did one night here, as there just wasn't enough room. It was our honeymoon which may have made us even more disappointed.||We had items from our suitcases missing also, and they have not turned up. We stayed in another Sarova afterwards but there was no mention so we don't know if it was stolen or not.

Lion Lodge: The Cozy, Perfect Spot for a Night at Lake Nakuru We stayed at Lion Lodge during our quick stop at Lake Nakuru, and it was absolutely the perfect accommodation for a single night, which is what we did. Yes, the room itself was basic and a little dated, but honestly, this lodge has been operating since the 80s, so that’s completely understandable. The benefit of that longevity is clear: they know exactly how to run a national park lodge and cater to safari guests. It feels incredibly warm and friendly—a genuinely cozy place to stay right on the edge of the lake. It's perfectly located near the park's entrance and exit, and we felt incredibly safe, thanks to the security and perimeter fences. The food, though, was the biggest surprise. The buffet is incredibly good—far, far better than you might expect for a lodge of this style. The food was genuinely well-cooked, and there was a great variety. The atmosphere is lovely. It's warm, welcoming, and they have a fire pit outside in the evenings where you can sit and enjoy a drink, which was a great touch. You know it’s a good spot when you see that all the local tour guides love staying there, too! Bottom Line: The rooms could definitely use an update, but that's a minor detail. Everything was clean, comfortable, and maintained that authentic lodge feel. We would 100% recommend Lion Lodge for a stay at Lake Nakuru.

Hectic 4 to 5 hours journey from Nairobi airport and you reach at this hotel , warm welcome with hot towels and happy smile. |Agree with some previous reviews that rooms r small and dated . Bathrooms r also small and very basic. |Special mention to Indian chef who cooks super tasty Indian food . That was the most enjoyable experience during our stay . |Being one of two properties inside park , it enjoys monopoly of location and clearly better then other properties.

Love the lodge for its setting and friendly vibe. . Highly recommend staying in rooms 37 through 24 as they have a Lake view and there’s not much hill climbing. Genuine, authentic Safari lodge, ambience. This is a place to go and enjoy the property. It’s not fantastic for big 5 animal sightings. If you want that definitely head to the Mara or Serengeti. I did see a rhino and sleeping lion and some other animals, but they are scarce compared to other regions.. The pink flamingo’s that once were prolific, have unfortunately mostly left due to the rising water. Highly recommended for chilling. Nice fire pit at night.

Beautiful property. Not very luxurious but it has a vintage feel. The food was very tasty and the property is full of greenery. It’s very picturesque and you feel like just sitting and admiring the lake Nakuru. The highlight was the friendly chef of Indian food called Oscar. During lunch, He asked me what was my favourite Indian food, I said butter chicken and naan. For dinner, there was delicious butter chicken and naan waiting for me at the table!!

The hotel was the least impressive of 4 parks plus nairobi (3 stays were in Sarova hotels). There wasn’t anything bad about it though and I’d still highly recommend if visiting Lake Nakuru. The waitress service in the restaurant was a little slow and we got charged more for a bottle of wine than advertised (believe outdated menu as the price was updated on the bar copies). My son got excited to see a sign for a sauna so I he asked if we could use it and the pool attendant said it has to be booked, I said could I book for us and the kids after a game drive & before dinner. Got there and the girls said no kids allowed which led him to be upset. Was super clear was booking for him (he’d originally asked and stood there when I said book for him / us all). Our daughter was poorly and the nurse came to visit (no charge), and subsequently followed up, then checked again next morning. So kind and really grateful. As for the park - this is where we saw what the kids excitedly announced as “Mufusa”. I was also so happy to see Flamingos. We saw baby baboons, rhinos, hippos, reticulated giraffe, and much more. The scenery was so different and so beautiful. So glad we included it.

Sarova lodge is an amazing choice for Lake Nakuru. Located inside the national reserve, you have some outstanding views of the lake and park. The lodge itself is more resort type than standard small lodge (at least compared to the other places we stayed in safari) which is not bad, just a different style that felt less personal with the staff. Service was good but as there was too many people it wasn’t outstanding. The rooms are nice and clean with power outlets and decent size showers. For athletes, there is a small running track of about 800m with a pretty big elevation but good enough to log some miles while you stay at the lodge, no gym at the property. Food was ok, buffet style. Enjoyed our time here!