The Cliff

Overview

The Cliff is Lake Nakuru’s most exclusive address: a ten-suite luxury tented camp built along the very edge of a 100-metre cliff inside the national park, with each tent facing the lake for uninterrupted 180-degree views. Part safari lodge, part tented camp, part boutique hotel, it pairs a wild in-park setting with contemporary European styling — think freestanding bathtubs positioned to face the lake and sundowners by an infinity-edge pool. With a near-perfect guest rating, it is widely regarded as the finest place to stay in the park.

About the Property

Each of the ten tented suites stands on a solid foundation at the cliff edge, spaced for total privacy. Exteriors are pure Africa — canvas against acacia and rock — while interiors blend organic chic with international boutique-hotel design: king-size beds, private lounges, elegant furnishings and picture-perfect bathrooms. The camp is owned and operated by the group behind Entim Mara, one of the Masai Mara’s well-regarded classic camps, and the same polished service culture carries through here. From the veranda, guests watch the sunrise spill across the lake and the park wake below; by night, the sounds of the park drift up the cliff.

Quick Facts

• Just 10 tented suites — one of the most intimate camps in any Kenyan park
• Perched on a 100 m cliff inside Lake Nakuru National Park with 180° lake views
• Freestanding bathtubs with lake views; private verandas on every suite
• Infinity swimming pool, spa, and well-equipped gym (free for guests)
• Farm-to-fork restaurant, stylish lounge and well-stocked bar
• Conference room for exclusive corporate retreats
• Adults-oriented: children under 12 are not accepted; young adults 12–16 welcome
• ~160 km / 2.5–3 hours from Nairobi; near Baboon Cliff viewpoint

Location

The Cliff sits on the quieter western escarpment of Lake Nakuru National Park, high above the lake near the famous Baboon Cliff viewpoint. Its elevated in-park position means dawn game drives begin the moment you leave camp — no gates, no transfers — while the cliff-top setting delivers the single best panorama in the park, taking in the lake, its flamingos and the plains where rhino, buffalo and giraffe graze. Nairobi is about 2.5–3 hours away by road, and the park’s Naishi airstrip serves fly-in guests.

Accommodation

The ten tented suites each feature a king-size bed (twin configurations available), a private lounge or sitting area, a private veranda facing the lake, and an en-suite bathroom with a freestanding bathtub oriented to the view, hot shower, bathrobes and hair dryer. In-tent comforts include a minibar, safe, tea/coffee facilities, Wi-Fi, fans and mosquito nets; fireplaces in the lounge warm the cool cliff-top evenings.

Dining

The restaurant serves intricately prepared breakfasts, lunches and dinners built around the freshest farm-to-fork ingredients, blending international and African-inspired cuisine — all enjoyed against the lake panorama. The bar and lounge are made for sundowners as the light fades over the water, and the camp arranges romantic private and outdoor dining experiences, including bush meals in the park.

Facilities

Infinity swimming pool with sunloungers, high-class spa, well-equipped gym (complimentary for in-house guests), restaurant, lounge and bar, conference room, free Wi-Fi in all tents and common areas, private verandas, laundry service, and game-drive arrangements with park guides. Wheelchair-accessible facilities are available.

Why Choose The Cliff

• The most spectacular setting in Lake Nakuru — every tent looks straight down onto the lake from a 100 m cliff
• True boutique exclusivity: only 10 suites, so the park’s best view is shared with a handful of guests
• Honeymoon perfection — freestanding view bathtubs, private verandas and romantic private dining
• In-park advantage: first light on the game-drive circuits without leaving through a gate
• Pedigree operators — the team behind the acclaimed Entim Mara in the Masai Mara
• Full-board simplicity with farm-to-fork cooking, plus pool, spa and gym included
• Near-perfect guest ratings (around 4.8/5) for location, rooms and service

Get There

• By road from Nairobi: ~160 km / 2.5–3 hours via the A104 to Nakuru, entering the park through the main gate and continuing up the western cliff road to the camp.
• By air: ~30-minute flight from Nairobi Wilson to the park’s Naishi airstrip, then a road transfer through the park to the camp.
• Park access: KWS park entry fees are payable at the gate in addition to camp rates.

Activities

• Morning, afternoon and full-day game drives — Lake Nakuru’s black and white rhino, tree-climbing lions, leopard and Rothschild’s giraffe
• Birdwatching from camp: flamingos and 450+ species on and around the lake
• Sundowners at the infinity pool and cliff-edge bar
• Spa treatments and gym sessions between drives
• Photography from the most elevated vantage point in the park
• Visits to Baboon Cliff and Out of Africa viewpoints and Makalia Falls
• Romantic private dining and bush meal experiences
• Excursions to Menengai Crater, Lake Elementaita and the wider Rift Valley circuit