Sunbird Lodge Elementaita

The food is fresh, portions are sizeable. You have to wait a bit for the food though. The staff are friendly and efficient. Stopped by for lunch , it’s right off the highway and the road is ok even for low vehicles.

It had been a long day of travelling and safari and we left the Lake Nakuru National Park late, owing to the track being blocked for some time by a very large rhino and a sudden sighting of our first proper group of giraffe. A detour led us right up to them, and we spent some time quietly admiring their elegance and beauty at close quarters. So it was a longish drive in the dark before we arrived rather later than planned at Sunbird Lodge. It was the smallest place we stayed, and the most personal. We first had to choose our dinner from a limited menu, and were escorted to our charming lodges. The food was actually hot (a rarity in Kenya, I found) and tasted home cooked. A welcome change from the international buffet! All eggs cooked to order in the morning, too. We had an early start so sadly spent hardly any time in this lovely spot. A beautiful sunny morning revealed stunning views of Lake Elementaita from the terrace, with a great edging of pink flamingos. Look out for the zombie buffalo behind the bar! I didn’t see the lovebirds on the feeders, but one of our group photographed them. Only two drawbacks – my shower was not contained by the cloth curtain and although I didn’t have a long one, I had my own Lake Elementaita out by the basin area – it took two bathmats and a large bath towel to mop it up! That and not spending longer in this gorgeous place.

Excellent service,Friendly Staff, Fresh food, beautiful layout of rooms with full view from everywhere of Lake Elmentita, best nap on the hammock on cottage balcony. Will recommend at least one night full two days stay. Walk to the View Point, swim in the pool, hear the beautiful birds chirping while having breakfast or lunch.