Crater Lake Camp

Lake Naivasha, Kenya

(Crater Lake Camp in Naivasha is magical escape less than 2 hour's drive from Nairobi. The camp is 38 Kilometers from Naivasha town along the Moi South Lake road off Mai Mahiu Nairobi Highway. Crater Lake Camp is a mere one and half hour's drive from Kenya's capital on 138 kilometers of a good road. Crater Lake Camp Naivasha has 10 Tents, 2 Banda's and 1 Honeymoon suite making the total number of room to 13)

 

Crater Lake Camp in Naivasha, Kenya

 

Crater Lake Camp, Lake Naivasha

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Crater Lake Camp Naivasha; Crater Lake Camp Naivasha is situated in a Private Game Sanctuary on “Ndabibi Estate” – the Masai word for Clover, the land used to be owned by Gilbert Colville and his wife, Diana (later to become Lady Delamere) whose life has been made famous through books and films about Kenya in the 1930’s.

 

Some guests say they can still feel her presence as she rides her favorite horse down to the lake Naivasha. Crater Lake Camp Naivasha is run by Merica Group of Hotels, who's superb personality and perfect understanding of Crater Lake’s needs, make a guests stay at the lake an unbelievable experience.

 

Crater Lake Camp Naivasha is magical escape less than 2 hour's drive from Nairobi; the Crater Lake tented camp is set inside a bush at a private sanctuary. It is situated at 6,300 feet at the bottom of an extinct volcano on the shores of the green soda lake.

 

Treat yourself by taking a magical safari in Kenya to a quiet and tranquil place, a secret holiday destination known to just a few. Hidden on the shores of a deep volcanic lake, Crater Lake Tented Camp is one of the most peaceful, memorable back-to-nature experiences you will ever have.

 

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Crater Lake Camp, Non-Residents Accommodation Rates

Crater Lake Camp Naivasha Bed & Breakfast Rates/Prices

Dates From	Dates To	Single	Double	Triple
01st Jan 2012	9th Apr 2012	151 US Dollars	208 US Dollars	296 US Dollars
10th Apr 2012	30th Jun 2012	123 US Dollars	166 US Dollars	235 US Dollars
1st Jul 2012	31st Dec 2012	151 US Dollars	208 US Dollars	296 US Dollars

 

Crater Lake Camp Naivasha Half Board Rates/Prices

Dates From	Dates To	Single	Double	Triple
01st Jan 2012	9th Apr 2012	169 US Dollars	244 US Dollars	350 US Dollars
10th Apr 2012	30th Jun 2012	141 US Dollars	202 US Dollars	289 US Dollars
1st Jul 2012	31st Dec 2012	169 US Dollars	244 US Dollars	350 US Dollars

 

Crater Lake Camp Naivasha Full Board Rates/Prices

Dates From	Dates To	Single	Double	Triple
01st Jan 2012	9th Apr 2012	187 US Dollars	280 US Dollars	404 US Dollars
10th Apr 2012	30th Jun 2012	159 US Dollars	238 US Dollars	343 US Dollars
1st Jul 2012	31st Dec 2012	187 US Dollars	280 US Dollars	404 US Dollars

 

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Crater Lake Camp Naivasha Honeymoon & Children Rates

Crater Lake Camp Naivasha Honeymoon/ Children Bed & Breakfast Rates

Dates From	Dates To	Honeymoon Suite (2 Guests Only)	Child Sharing 2 to 12 Years
01st Jan 2012	9th Apr 2012	264 US Dollars	59 US Dollars
10th Apr 2012	30th Jun 2012	213 US Dollars	47 US Dollars
1st Jul 2012	31st Dec 2012	264 US Dollars	59 US Dollars

 

Crater Lake Camp Naivasha Honeymoon/ Children (2 -12 Years) Half Board Rates

Dates From	Dates To	Honeymoon Suite (2 Guests Only)	Child Sharing 2 to 12 Years
01st Jan 2012	9th Apr 2012	300 US Dollars	68 US Dollars
10th Apr 2012	30th Jun 2012	249 US Dollars	56 US Dollars
1st Jul 2012	31st Dec 2012	300 US Dollars	68 US Dollars

 

Crater Lake Camp Naivasha Honeymoon/ Children (2 -12 Years) Full Board Rates

Dates From	Dates To	Honeymoon Suite (2 Guests Only)	Child Sharing 2 to 12 Years
01st Jan 2012	9th Apr 2012	336 US Dollars	77 US Dollars
10th Apr 2012	30th Jun 2012	284 US Dollars	65 US Dollars
1st Jul 2012	31st Dec 2012	336 US Dollars	77 US Dollars

 

Notes

* Lunch 16 US Dollars

* Dinner 18 US Dollars

* Breakfast 10 US Dollars

* Park Entrance Fees Adult 15 US Dollars and Child 10 US Dollars Per Person Per Day

Camping with Own Tent (Your Tent)
* Adults 500 Kenya Shillings per night
* Children 250 Kenya Shillings per night

Tent Hire (from the Camp & inclusive of bedding)
* 1,500 Kenya Shillings per person
* 2,500 Kenya Shillings two people sharing
* 3,000 Kenya Shillings three people sharing

Camping with Meals
* Camping 5,000 Kenya Shillings per person Full Board
* Camping 8,000 Kenya Shillings for two Guests Full Board

Camping Equipment/ Items Hire
* Jiko - 100 Kenya Shillings

* Sufuria-100 Kenya Shillings
* Blanket 100 Kenya Shillings
* Mattress 150 Kenya Shillings
* Bed sheets 100 Kenya Shillings
* Pillow & case 50 Kenya Shillings
* Chef per meal -1,000 Kenya Shillings

* Charcoal per Debe - 250 Kenya Shillings

 

 

Crater Lake Camp, Residents Accommodation Rates

Crater Lake Camp Naivasha Bed & Breakfast Rates/Prices

Dates From	Dates To	Single	Double	Triple
01st Jan 2012	9th Apr 2012	5,060 Kenya Shillings	8,700 Kenya Shillings	11,535 Kenya Shillings
10th Apr 2012	30th Jun 2012	4,091 Kenya Shillings	6,775 Kenya Shillings	9,175 Kenya Shillings
1st Jul 2012	31st Dec 2012	5,060 Kenya Shillings	8,700 Kenya Shillings	11,535 Kenya Shillings

 

Crater Lake Camp Naivasha Half Board Rates/Prices

Dates From	Dates To	Single	Double	Triple
01st Jan 2012	9th Apr 2012	6,010 Kenya Shillings	10,600 Kenya Shillings	14,385 Kenya Shillings
10th Apr 2012	30th Jun 2012	5,041 Kenya Shillings	8,875 Kenya Shillings	12,025 Kenya Shillings
1st Jul 2012	31st Dec 2012	6,010 Kenya Shillings	10,600 Kenya Shillings	14,385 Kenya Shillings

 

Crater Lake Camp Naivasha Full Board Rates/Prices

Dates From	Dates To	Single	Double	Triple
01st Jan 2012	9th Apr 2012	6,960 Kenya Shillings	12,500 Kenya Shillings	17,235 Kenya Shillings
10th Apr 2012	30th Jun 2012	5,991 Kenya Shillings	10,775 Kenya Shillings	14,875 Kenya Shillings
1st Jul 2012	31st Dec 2012	6,960 Kenya Shillings	12,500 Kenya Shillings	17,235 Kenya Shillings

 

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Crater Lake Camp Naivasha Honeymoon & Children Rates

Crater Lake Camp Naivasha Honeymoon/ Children (2 -12 Years) Bed & Breakfast Rates

Dates From	Dates To	Honeymoon Suite (2 Guests Only)	Child Sharing 2 to 12 Years
01st Jan 2012	9th Apr 2012	11,200 Kenya Shillings	2,740 Kenya Shillings
10th Apr 2012	30th Jun 2012	9,138 Kenya Shillings	2,261 Kenya Shillings
1st Jul 2012	31st Dec 2012	11,200 Kenya Shillings	2,740 Kenya Shillings

 

Crater Lake Camp Naivasha Honeymoon/ Children (2 -12 Years) Half Board Rates

Dates From	Dates To	Honeymoon Suite (2 Guests Only)	Child Sharing 2 to 12 Years
01st Jan 2012	9th Apr 2012	13,100 Kenya Shillings	3,215 Kenya Shillings
10th Apr 2012	30th Jun 2012	11,038 Kenya Shillings	2,736 Kenya Shillings
1st Jul 2012	31st Dec 2012	13,100 Kenya Shillings	3,215 Kenya Shillings

 

Crater Lake Camp Naivasha Honeymoon/ Children (2 -12 Years) Full Board Rates

Dates From	Dates To	Honeymoon Suite (2 Guests Only)	Child Sharing 2 to 12 Years
01st Jan 2012	9th Apr 2012	15,000 Kenya Shillings	3,690 Kenya Shillings
10th Apr 2012	30th Jun 2012	12,918 Kenya Shillings	3,211 Kenya Shillings
1st Jul 2012	31st Dec 2012	15,000 Kenya Shillings	3,690 Kenya Shillings

 

Notes

* Lunch 1,500 Kenya Shillings

* Dinner 1,500 Kenya Shillings

* Guide fee 1,000 Kenya Shillings

* Breakfast 1,000 Kenya Shillings

* Bush lunch - 1,800 Kenya Shillings

* Packed lunch 1,000 Kenya Shillings

* Tea/Coffee/Snacks 500 Kenya Shillings

* Students (college, secondary, primary) 100 Kenya Shillings per student

* Park Entrance Fees Adult 500 Kenya Shillings and Child 300 Kenya Shillings Per Person Per Day

* Park Entrance Fees for Day visitors Adult 250 Kenya Shillings and Child 100 Kenya Shillings Per Person Per Day

Vehicles Entrance Fees
* 0-4 seater - 100 Kenya Shillings
* 5-8 seater- 200 Kenya Shillings
* 9-14 seater 300 Kenya Shillings
* 14 and above 1,000 Kenya Shillings (buses & trucks)

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Crater Lake Camp Naivasha 2012 Conference Rates (Full Board)
* Single room - 7,000 Kenya Shillings
* Double room - 11,500 Kenya Shillings
* Third person sharing - 4,400 Kenya Shillings

 

Crater Lake Camp Tent Naivasha, Kenya

Crater Lake Camp Double Guest Tent Naivasha, Kenya

Crater Lake Camp Banda Guest Room Naivasha, Kenya

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Crater Lake Camp, Lake Naivasha Accommodation

Crater Lake Camp Naivasha has 10 Tents, 2 Bandas and 1 Honeymoon suite making the total number of room to 13. Each tent occupies its own clearing, with secluded veranda offering spectacular views across the lake.

 

The tents are a picture of rustic sophistication, with elegant four-poster beds and reproduction furniture combined with modern en suite bathrooms in a charming, comfortable blend of old and new.

 

Five of the tents at Crater Lake Camp have single beds, five doubles; two are solid bandas’, with bunk-beds available for children. No noise - just the twittering of birds and the sound of the acacias blowing in the African wind.

 

Sleep soundly in cozy tents under a sparkling night sky, and wake up to the chattering of Columbus monkeys. No hustle or bustle just delicious home cooked food, long walks through the bush and the soft light of kerosene lanterns. Each of the double tents has a private veranda and view of the lake.

 

Tucked away in a hidden corner of Kenya’s Great Rift Valley, Crater Lake Lodge offers a stirring encounter with wild Africa. This magical lakeside Camp is the perfect stopover en route to the Nakuru and the Masai Mara game parks, as well as a romantic getaway by itself.

 

At Crater Lake, the wild world of Africa meets the refined elegance of the colonial era in an utterly enchanting location.

 

Here, you can sip chilled champagne and dine on the finest cordon bleu cuisine under the watchful gaze of genet cats and Colobus monkeys. After dinner, the expert trackers will transport you to another world among the hippos, giraffes and leopards that call the Camp’s private game sanctuary home.

 

As the custodian of an important swath of African wilderness, Crater Lake camp strives to uphold the highest social and environmental standards.

 

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Crater Lake Camp, Lake Naivasha Facilities and Activities

Crater Lake Camp Naivasha employs its staff from neighboring communities, and leases part of its game sanctuary for sustainable woodlots.

 

A dedicated team of rangers working in close cooperation with the Kenya Wildlife Service strictly monitors the sanctuary itself. The camp recently established its own community development trust, the Crater Lake Action Network (CLAN), which is raising funds to fence the sanctuary as part of the wildlife corridor around Lake Naivasha

 

Crater Lake Camp Naivasha is built on the shores of green volcanic lake in the bottom of an old volcanic crater. The Crater is 87 hectares in extent and the lake takes up 14 hectares of this area, rated the ‘Best Tented Camp’ in Kenya and ‘Best Weekend Getaway’, the Crater Lake Lodge has also gained the reputation of being among the most romantic camps in Kenya. It is an exciting two hours drive from the capital city -Nairobi.

 

The Crater Lake Lodge fits easily into this natural paradise in keeping with its owner’s conservation ethic, the ten tented bandas have been built entirely from their environs, with pillars and stairways of finely-carved acacia set on foundations inlaid with chunks of glinting obsidian.

 

All meals are served in the main mess tent, and the camp is well known for its great soups, roasts, desserts and generous helpings of everything. At Crater Lake camp you are at peace with nature.

 

The alkaline lake changes from blue to emerald green and back again with each passing hour, and is the nesting place for a myriad of birds, the fish eagles, busy weavers, cheeky robin chats, ibis, kite, ducks, sun birds, fire finches, and the tiny and colorful cordon bleu. During the day, or game drives at night:

 

You could see giraffe, eland, bush buck, jackal, baboon, Columbus and velvet monkeys, hyena, warthog, hippos, dik dik, kongoni, duiker, serval, aardvark, badger or even leopard.

 

Escorted walk safaris and nature walks around the crater or across the plains on to Lake Naivasha are popular. Sundowners at Leopard Rock overlooking The Crater Lake and the camp beyond are very popular.

 

Crater Lake Camp Nature Walks in Naivasha

Crater Lake Camp Bird Watching in Naivasha

Crater Lake Camp Game Drives in Naivasha

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Crater Lake Camp Naivasha Nature Walks
The guide will take you through the trails at the lakeshore, the rim or even the Sanctuary where you can see a good number of wild animals at a very close range.

 

Crater Lake Camp Naivasha Bird Watching
The list of birds at Crater Lake Sanctuary has a total of 184 species. We will request you to help us to improve this number. The guide is a trained birder.

 

Crater Lake Camp Naivasha Game Drives
Day Game Drives: This is possible by a self-drive vehicle although you may request for a guide who is always at your service free of charge.

Night Game Drives : In our vehicle or yours, and if the later, you will hire a spotlight and a guide. You will have a chance to see grazing hippos, aadvark and leopards (if you are lucky) and a good number of nocturnal species.

 

Crater Lake Camp Naivasha Boat Rides
There is a dingy and a rowing boat for use by the staying guests at the lake. A good way to see flamingoes and the Colobus monkey.

 

Crater Lake Camp Naivasha Sundowners
The leopard rock gives a good view of the lake, the sunset or even the rain approaching. Photography of the Crater Lake and the Sanctuary is indeed possible here.

 

Crater Lake Camp Naivasha Bush Lunches
Please take a walk through our fascinating Sanctuary and we'll meet you for a bush lunch with cold drinks and a full menu for a minimum of 4 people (extra charge).

 

Crater Lake Camp Naivasha Candle Lit Dinner at the Jetty
Given a fine night, you dine under the stars on the jetty (extra charge). Particularly romantic at a full moon.

 

Crater Lake Camp Naivasha Conferences
An inspiring venue for conferences to hold up to 25 people and corporate functions.

Crater Lake Lodge, Lake Naivasha Nearby Attractions

Joy & George Adamson Museum Joy & George Adamson Museum; Joy & George Adamson Museum is located in the main house at the Lodge. Guests can go through historical collections of art, books, guns and personal items belonging to this world renowned couple. George was a Lion Conservationist while his wife Joy was an artist, author of world acclaimed books e.g. 'Born free' She is also known for the animals she cared for especially "Elsa" the Lioness. The Land-rover that George was driving when his life was cut short is parked at the park of the main house which is the Elsamere Lodge. Joy & George Adamson Museum | Full Details

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Crescent Island Wildlife Sanctuary Crescent Island Wildlife Sanctuary; Crescent Island Wildlife Sanctuary is a submerged rim of an immerged volcanic crater forming a bay which is the deepest point of Lake Naivasha. Crescent Island is a preserved sanctuary of wildlife where you will wander among tiny herds of mammals. A peaceful experience… Giraffe, antelope, gazelle, eland, zebra and lot of birds. Buffaloes are rare. The usual way to access the small island is by a boat Ride arranged by African Spice Safaris. There is also possibility to access it by road passing through the "Horse Riding Complex". Trips to Crescent Island | Full Details

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Crater Lake Game Sanctuary Crater Lake Game Sanctuary; Crater Lake Game Sanctuary is located after the Kongoni village in Lake Naivasha. Crater Lake Game Sanctuary is a private sanctuary which includes lots of wildlife in its small forest sitting at the side of the Crater Lake volcano. Game Drives are done in the fenced area and guests can get refreshed at the Crater Lake Lodge located at the bottom of the crater. Crater Lake Game Sanctuary landscape is breathtaking as the small crater is soaked by a pink-bordered green-salted lake which is habitat for flamingos and other birds. And if you are courageous, there is a path going around the rim of the crater. Trips to Crescent Island | Full Details

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Boat Rides On Lake Naivasha Morning Boat Rides on Lake Naivasha are an ideal time to spot the many species of waterfowl and brilliantly colored kingfishers. The lake is home to the largest waterfowl population in Kenya. Elsamere Conservation Centre has also become famous for its resident troop of black and white colobus monkeys, which visit the centre regularly. Guests may easily view the troop from the lakeside lawn. Other frequent visitors to the centre are pod of hippopotami, which often graze on the lawn at night. Boat Rides on Lake Naivasha | Full Details

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Hell's Gate National Park Hell's Gate National Park; Hell's Gate National Park is a tiny Park located between Naivasha Lake, Mt. Longonot and Mt. Suswa volcanoes. Hell's Gate National Park provides a variety of wildlife, unusual flora and many species of birds and is one of the two only Kenyan Parks where climbing, walking and biking are allowed. Covered by ashes from the Longonot eruption which occurred 100 years ago, the Park is famous for its geothermal station, Lower Gorge and spectacular sceneries (cliffs, volcanoes, gorges, geothermal steam). Approximately 20 kilometers from Lake Naivasha   Trips to Hell's Gate National Park | Full Details

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Mount Longonot National Park Mount Longonot National Park; Mount Longonot National Park is formed around Mount Longonot, a young dormant volcano. Mount Longonot was created during the volcanic eruptions that formed the Great Rift Valley. Guests can travel to the rim of the crater or inside to the bottom. As you climb, you will pass herds of grazing wildlife or watch buffalo and other animals as they cross the crater floor.   Activities within Mount Longonot National Park include hiking, rock climbing, biking and observing birds and wildlife. Views of Lake Naivasha and the valley itself are not to be missed. Hot springs and steam seep through vents in the solid lava. Approximately 25 kilometers from Lake Naivasha   Mount Longonot National Park | Full Details

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Lake Nakuru National Park Lake Nakuru National Park; Nakuru means "Dust or Dusty Place" in Masai language. Lake Nakuru National Park, close to Nakuru town, was established in 1961. Lake Nakuru National Park is world famous as the location of the greatest bird spectacle on earth - myriads of fuschia pink flamingoes whose numbers are legion, often more than a million maybe two.   They feed on the abundant algae, which thrives in the warm waters. Scientists reckon that the flamingo population at Lake Nakuru National Park consumes about 250,000 kilos of algae per hectare of surface area per year. There are two types of flamingo species: the Lesser flamingo can be distinguished by its deep red carmine bill and pink plumage unlike the greater, which has a bill with a black tip. Approximately 80 kilometers from Lake Naivasha   Lake Nakuru National Park - | Full Details