The Cliff Lake Nakuru – Luxury Tented Suites, 180° Lake Views, Big Five & Flamingos | 3 Days 2 Nights
Luxury Tours
Luxury Safaris
The Cliff - Lake Nakuru National Park
Luxury Private Hotels & Lodges
Some lodges have a view. The Cliff is the view.
Perched atop a 100-metre-high rock face inside Lake Nakuru National Park, this 10-suite luxury tented camp sits at the literal edge of the Rift Valley escarpment — with 180-degree panoramic sightlines sweeping across the alkaline lake, the flamingo-pink shoreline, and the acacia woodland stretching to the horizon in every direction. The freestanding bathtub in each suite faces outward over the lake. The infinity pool hangs over the cliff edge. At sunrise and sunset, the light does things to this view that make guests stop mid-sentence and simply stare.
This is a destination that defies conventional safari labels — part tented camp, part boutique hotel, part European-designed private retreat, opened in 2018 and immediately establishing itself as Lake Nakuru's most distinctive address. The ten suites blend canvas, wood, and stone with contemporary interiors — king beds dressed in crisp linens, floor-to-ceiling glass doors opening onto private viewing decks, an en-suite bathroom with both indoor shower and deep soaking tub, all designed to make the lake the constant centrepiece of your stay.
Lake Nakuru National Park delivers a Big Five safari on a remarkably compact and rewarding canvas. Four of the five are reliably present — lion, leopard, rhino, and buffalo — along with the rare Rothschild's giraffe, one of the world's most endangered giraffe subspecies. And the flamingos. The numbers vary by season, but when conditions are right, tens of thousands of greater and lesser flamingos turn the shoreline into something that looks entirely invented — a pink haze stretching the length of the lake as the morning light comes in.
For couples, The Cliff offers exactly the right conditions for the kind of honeymoon or anniversary that becomes the story you tell for the rest of your life.
Details
Summary information about this package
The Cliff - Lake Nakuru National Park
Nakuru
Couples
Available
Flying
For Adults only (18+)
Full-board
Included
All year round
Costs
Kenyan Citizen
Ksh. 185000 per person sharing
Non-resident
$ 1600 per person sharing
Transport
Options: Flying
Duration and Timing
No
3 Days 2 Nights
About Package
More information about this package
10 suites on a 100-metre cliff face — unmatched positioning in Kenya: Each of The Cliff's ten tented suites is built on solid foundations at the edge of the escarpment, facing the lake for 180-degree views. No other lodge inside Lake Nakuru National Park offers this elevation or this sightline — it is the defining feature of every hour you spend here.
Freestanding bath and viewing deck with lake panorama: The interiors blend contemporary European design with organic safari materials — king beds, floor-to-ceiling glass doors, and a freestanding soaking tub positioned to face outward over the lake. Your bath time comes with a Rift Valley view as standard.
Infinity pool, Africology spa and wellness at the cliff edge: The infinity pool hangs over the escarpment with the lake below, while the on-site spa offers Africology treatments, massages, and facials. Sunrise yoga overlooking the water is also available on request — a genuinely rare way to begin a safari morning.
Rothschild's giraffe, Big Four, and up to tens of thousands of flamingos: Lake Nakuru National Park is one of the few places in Kenya where you can see the endangered Rothschild's giraffe alongside lion, leopard, rhino, and buffalo — all within a compact, fenced park where game drives deliver reliable sightings. Flamingo numbers fluctuate, but when conditions are right the shoreline turns pink from end to end.
Dedicated honeymoon package and private pool dinner: The Cliff offers a honeymoon package — flowers and a bottle of wine on arrival — for $100 per couple, and a private dinner by the pool for two at $65. These are bookable through Baecation Adventures at the time of reservation.
Farm-to-fork dining on an open cliff-top deck: The restaurant sources fresh local ingredients daily, serving Kenyan and international cuisine on an open-air deck with the lake and escarpment as the backdrop. Private bush breakfasts and candlelit dinners can be arranged outside the main dining area.
Package Itinerary
The package itinerary is as follows
3 Days 2 Nights — The Cliff Lake Nakuru Luxury Honeymoon Safari with Baecation Adventures Kenya
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Day 1: Nairobi to The Cliff — The Rift Valley Welcomes You
Your Baecation Adventures driver collects you from your Nairobi location in a private 4WD vehicle.
Drive northwest through the Rift Valley — the escarpment views on the descent toward Nakuru are among the most dramatic road moments in Kenya.
Arrive at The Cliff approximately 2.5–3 hours from Nairobi.
Check in and be escorted to your suite — the lake spread out 100 metres below your private deck.
Welcome drinks, honeymoon flowers, and wine on arrival.
Afternoon game drive inside Lake Nakuru National Park — flamingos on the shoreline, rhinos grazing near the water, lions resting in the acacia shade.
Sundowner drinks by the infinity pool as the sun sets over the Rift Valley.
Full board dinner on the cliff-top deck.
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Day 2: Full Day Safari, Spa & Private Pool Dinner
Pre-dawn wake up for the early morning game drive — the best light for photography and the most active time for predators.
Return to The Cliff for a full farm-to-fork breakfast.
Mid-morning: guided birdwatching tour with an expert ranger — 450 species recorded in the park, including the grey crowned crane, great white pelican, and fish eagle alongside the flamingos.
Afternoon at leisure — the spa for couples treatments, the infinity pool, the gym, or sunrise yoga overlooking the lake (pre-book on arrival).
Late afternoon game drive focusing on the lake shoreline as animals come to water at dusk.
Evening: your private candlelit dinner by the pool — two seats, the Rift Valley below, wine included, the sounds of the park around you.
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Day 3: Final Game Drive & Return to Nairobi
Early morning final game drive — one last hour tracking Lake Nakuru's wildlife at first light.
Full breakfast at The Cliff.
Check out and begin the drive back to Nairobi.
Arrive in Nairobi early afternoon.
Drop-off at your Nairobi location.
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+ Inclusions
Nairobi pickup and drop-off
Private 4WD road transport return
2 nights luxury tented suite accommodation at The Cliff Lake Nakuru
Full board meals throughout
Honeymoon package — flowers and wine on arrival
Private pool dinner for two
Game drives in open-sided Land Cruisers
Guided birdwatching tour
Lake Nakuru National Park entry fees
Baecation Adventures coordinator support throughout
- Exclusions
Drinks supplement ($50 PP per night — charged separately)
Additional spa treatments (own account — bookable at lodge)
Yoga sessions (bookable on arrival)
Personal expenses (tips, souvenirs)
Travel insurance
Gratuities for guides and lodge staff
What To Carry
Neutral safari clothing (khaki, beige, olive)
Smart casual for cliff-top evening dining
Warm layer for early morning game drives
Binoculars — essential for flamingos and birding
Camera with extra batteries and a wide-angle lens for the lake panorama
Sunscreen, hat, sunglasses
Personal medications
Small cash for personal shopping in Nakuru town
Valid ID
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