Fish Eagle Inn

A sprawling budget property on Lake Naivasha's southern shore, from tent pitches to lakeside cottages, with a pool, gym and sports courts.

Fish Eagle Inn covers a lot of ground, literally — the southern-shore property stretches from open tent pitches to detached lakeside cottages, so budget-conscious campers and travellers wanting an actual bed can stay on the same grounds without either feeling short-changed. Manicured gardens run down toward the water, and the whole place has a relaxed, sports-club energy rather than a formal lodge atmosphere.

A large pool, gym, sauna and full basketball and volleyball courts make this one of the more activity-rich budget stops on the Naivasha shore, and the pub and restaurant see a steady mix of overlanders, weekend groups from Nairobi and the occasional wedding party using the grounds. It’s roughly ninety minutes from the capital along one of the more scenic stretches of the Rift Valley road, which makes it a popular weekend escape as much as a safari stopover.

Camping Pitches: Open tent pitches under trees, shared ablution facilities nearby.

Lakeside Cottages: Detached self-contained cottages closer to the water, simply furnished.