Chui Lodge

I was very excited to return to Chui Lodge for the second time in February and it was as magical as I remembered from my initial visit two years ago. The lodge is situated in the Oserengoni Sanctuary near Lake Naivasha just two and a half hours from Nairobi. With only eight cottages (banda), each guest is treated as a cherished friend by the staff from reception to the dining area and housekeeping. The banda itself is charmingly decorated, well designed, and immaculate. The fireplace is lit on slightly chilly evenings and one can relax in the massive walk-in bathtub after a day (and night) of wildlife watching. The food and dining staff is absolutely fabulous and as a vegetarian, I enjoyed exquisite cuisine, much of which was locally grown. Depending on the weather, meals are served al fresco in the garden where you can watch the many birds or grin at the antics of the cavorting vervet monkeys, and the warthogs wallowing beyond the fence, poolside, or in the beautifully appointed lounge. I was delighted to meet the vivacious and multi-talented Joyce again (she is a great singer as well as hospitality staff) and to become acquainted with Benson, Annie, and their colleagues. Of course, beyond the genial atmosphere of the lodge, one goes to Chui Lodge to view wildlife. I was so fortunate to be paired during my stay with Bernard, an incredibly knowledgeable guide, who did his best to ensure that I had the best experience I could have. Bernard knows every metre of the enormous conservancy and is well aware of the habits of every species. I learned so much and while the leopards still hid from me (meaning I must yet return), watching an aardvark digging in soil, and spotting the colobus monkey were among the highlights. All in all, I highly recommend a visit to Chui Lodge.

We had visited Chui lodge in Dec and must say this a true gem of a place. The place is beautiful and they have maintained high standards.. the rooms are beautiful, the gardens are luscious with amazing views, they have a heated pool which was awesome to take a dip.. the game drives were very good and James was a very goo guide.. the bush breakfast we loved.. sadly we could not do the boating due to the weeds in the water. The food was absolutely delicious, very fresh as they grow their own vegetables and they were very accommodating to any requests... they also have an indian chef too. Eric was such a gem and took so much care of our every need and spoilt us! their cappuccino was also yummy! Joseph the manager also came to see us and was very nice and is him and his team are doing a fantastic job! Evelyn at the reception was also very friendly and made sure our stay was comfortable. Chui lodge is the best place to stay in Naivasha and i cant recommend this place enough as its a must visit. plus their rate includes all game drives, bush breakfast, sundowner, boat ride and flower farm visit which is a bonus! i would come back again and again as love this place! thank you to the team for making our stay so memorable and for making us feel at home!

My wife and I have been regular visitors to Chui Lodge with friends and family or just on our own. We have always really enjoyed our time there with the very friendly and helpful staff. The game drives are excellent with very knowledgeable guides/driver. Sundowners and bush breakfasts are a must. The meals are well designed to suit all palates and the quantities are just right. The rooms are comfortable: it is a joy to return to your room of an evening to be greeted by a lovely log fire and a hot-water bottle in the bed.