Spread along the grassy tree-laden southern shore, this is a perennial favourite of campers, overland companies and hungry hippos. While hippo movements have been restricted by electric fences for safety reasons, you still stand a real chance of seeing one of these great beasts g… Full Lonely Planet Review ›

Nothing around the lake can compare with this grand colonial farm house for utter African safari charm. Wander the house and soak up the atmosphere before sinking into some wicker with a cup of tea on the sweeping veranda - the views will leave you spellbound. Most rooms surround… Full Lonely Planet Review ›

A luxury tented camp nestled among trees and overlooking the tiny jade-green crater lake. The food is good and the service excellent, and you can explore the whole of the sanctuary on foot. This place is a gem, but we're not sure how the owner's recent tragic death will affect th… Full Lonely Planet Review ›

Following Fisherman's lead, the Crayfish Camp can seem more like a beer garden than a campsite, but it's not a bad option. The pricey new rooms are a bit minimalist, but have some charm, while the petite rooms with shared facilities are very plain Jane. While the communal bathroo… Full Lonely Planet Review ›

Small bungalows, each with its own diminutive veranda, dot the lovely lawn and offer great lake views. Although lacking the 'wow' factor of others, it's comfortable, extremely friendly and a relative bargain. Trips to Hell's Gate and Mt Longonot are available upon request. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

If you have money to burn and find plywood charming, you'll love the overpriced DIY standard rooms. The 'Jumbo House' rooms are even more pricey, but have creature comforts like satellite TV and canopy beds. Even numbered rooms 302 to 312 also have pleasant balconies. Swimming fo… Full Lonely Planet Review ›

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Run by KWS, this is a reasonable site with some slightly shabby permanent tents for rent. There's a path down to the lake for some free wildlife viewing. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

We could try and tell you about the absolute lavishness of the main house and the tower, but you'd never believe us - we still can't believe it, and we saw it! Perhaps the most luxurious accommodation in Kenya, the entire estate is rented out exclusively to one group at a time (m… Full Lonely Planet Review ›

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It's pleasant, but the cottage-style rooms and bathrooms are much more dated than other lodges. Another drawback is its lack of lake frontage. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

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Towering cacti and manicured gardens front massive luxury cottages at this new resort that opened in 2004. Upstairs suites boast balconies, king-sized beds, modern bathrooms, TVs and pure comfort, while downstairs options only differ in that they have twin queen-sized beds and sp… Full Lonely Planet Review ›

Rose petals dust the beds and floors of these five sublime suites, each unique and a mix of Kenyan and Mediterranean influences. Despite being rather luxurious, the old wood timbers, grass mats and warm personal atmosphere make it feel more homelike than other luxury lodges. Spen… Full Lonely Planet Review ›

Although lacking Fisherman's lakeside location, Top Camp boasts crazy lake views from its hill-top perch. It's a quiet place with various tin-roofed, bamboo-walled bandas (almost all have bathrooms). There are also cooking utensils, plates and a charcoal burner available for self… Full Lonely Planet Review ›