Olerai House

Verified BusinessGoogle rating 4.6 (81 reviews)

Naivasha

Lodge

Ranked in Best Safari Lodges in Naivasha

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Airy quarters in a colourful wildlife sanctuary lodge offering dining, plus guided hikes.

Stay at The Dairy and watch zebras, warthogs, and giraffes wander past your front door—better than a safari because you get to observe them uninterrupted. Only six rooms on the property, and hippos come up from the lake after dinner.

Google reviews

4.681 Google reviews

Tim S.Google review · 4 Jan 2026
Absolute gem at Naivasha Lake. Stayed three nights in the Studio: lovely, helpful staff, animals wondering around, excellent food, access to pool.
Visionary J.Google review · 15 Oct 2025
The interior facilities of the rooms are not modern, but they are cute and have decorations of colors and shapes suitable for Maasai culture. The bathroom and kitchen are also rather wonderful. Above all, however, the biggest advantage and good thing is that you can enjoy nature to your heart's content and relaxation in a location directly adjacent to Lake Naivasha. Being able to socialize with herbivorous wildlife is another privilege. However, it is so close to the lake that there are quite a few mosquitoes and you should be careful of fire ants that shoot hard. Be sure to prepare a bug repellent and a medicine to apply when you have a bug bite. It is highly recommended for those who want to taste freedom and enjoy nature in places where there are not many people.
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Anina T.Google review · 6 Oct 2025
Stayed at The Dairy. Absolutely beautiful place and the views of the animals right at your front door is amazing. This was even better than a safari - you get to observe the animals from up close, uninterrupted. Saw lots of zebras, warthogs, antelope, and giraffes. The rooms at The Dairy are beautifully decorated and very comfortable, and the breakfasts were delicious. Make sure to pack your mosquito spray!
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Gulana H.Google review · 27 May 2025
A lost and refound paradise! Olerai House is pure magic -peaceful, beautifully designed and surrounded by nature. The gardens are lush and full of life, and the whole place feels like a well-kept secret. The staff are kind and attentive, and the food is always fresh, local, and delicious. Can’t wait to return!
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Peter Y.Google review · 23 Aug 2024
Great getaway in Nairobi. Gentle animals like giraffes, warthog and antelope room free. Rooms are beautifully decorated and has a warm feel to it. Only 6 rooms on the resort. Food and service were superb. Staff is very friendly and speaks English. Had a bonfire after dinner and got to see Hippos come out of the water. A guide is there constantly to protect visitors in case of animal attacks.
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Off Moi North Lake Road, Kasarani, Lake Naivasha, Naivasha, Kenya

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