Sawela Lodge  

Just outside Naivasha — about 10 km from the town center and a short drive to Crescent Island Wildlife Sanctuary and Hell's Gate National Park. Roughly 4.7 miles from Lake Naivasha. A family-friendly lodge base for park-hopping and nature days.

Rooms feature private furnished balconies, flat-screen TVs and refrigerators. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, hair dryers and complimentary toiletries; some rooms list slippers and alarm clocks. Simple lodge style with comfortable, no-fuss touches.

Outdoor pool and aquapark, 24-hour health club/fitness center, poolside bar and bar/lounge. Picnic and BBQ areas, bicycles to rent, an arcade/game room and a children's playroom keep things lively. Concierge and tour desk, car rental, free self parking, laundry/dry cleaning and a safe-deposit box are available; roundtrip airport shuttle can be arranged for a surcharge.

24-hour business center and event facilities for meetings. Express check-out and complimentary wireless internet access keep work simple.

On-site restaurant serving local cuisine plus a poolside bar and bar/lounge. Complimentary local-cuisine breakfast is served daily from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM; limited-hours room service is available.