Tucked within the privately owned Oserengoni Wildlife Sanctuary above Lake Naivasha, Chui Lodge is a boutique safari retreat often described as one of the Rift Valley’s best-kept secrets. With only eight individually designed cottages, each featuring a four-poster olive wood bed, a private veranda and a log fire, the lodge offers a genuinely intimate, personalised stay, built from sustainably sourced bush stone, acacia and olive wood, and decorated with African art and hand-carved furniture from the lodge’s own workshop.

Days at Chui Lodge revolve around wildlife: day and night game drives through the 18,000-acre sanctuary reveal giraffe, leopard, buffalo and plains game, while boat cruises on Lake Naivasha bring guests close to hippos and abundant birdlife. Meals are a highlight, drawing on the lodge’s own organic farm and dairy for fresh, seasonal ingredients, served fireside, poolside or under the stars. Guests consistently praise the exceptional food, distinctive interior design and warm, attentive service, with the heated pool and waterhole views adding a further layer of relaxation between activities. The lodge is roughly a 2-hour drive from Nairobi, with scheduled flights also available to nearby Loldia Airstrip.

With its exclusivity, artistry and genuine wilderness setting, Chui Lodge is best suited to couples seeking a romantic escape, small groups, and travellers wanting an intimate, characterful alternative to Kenya’s larger safari lodges.

Why Book with Lissa Holidays

With only eight cottages, Chui Lodge books out quickly, especially in peak season — Lissa Holidays confirms your dates and cottage directly with the lodge, and can help plan your game drives, lake cruise and transport from Nairobi as part of a seamless Rift Valley itinerary.