Lakefront cottages and country houses under two hours from Nairobi — fireplaces, gardens and hippos at dusk — booked direct and paid by M-Pesa.
Naivasha is where Nairobi goes to exhale — a Rift Valley lake ringed by cottages, farms and lodges, close enough for a Friday-evening drive and wild enough to fall asleep to hippos. Holiday homes here suit families and groups: gardens, firepits, self-catering kitchens and space to spread out.
Book direct from the host and pay by M-Pesa on Short Stays Kenya. Pair your stay with Hell's Gate, Crescent Island or a boat ride on the lake.
The lakeside strip — most cottages, lodges and access to Hell's Gate and boat jetties. The obvious base.
Quieter farms and larger country houses — great for big groups wanting privacy and space.
Handy for shops and a quick stop — cheaper and convenient, a short drive from the lake.
Typical nightly rates for cottage in Naivasha. Prices vary by season, location and size.
Book with an M-Pesa STK push straight to the host. No cards, no foreign-payment friction.
We charge hosts a subscription, not a 15–20% commission — so prices stay fair.
Funds go directly to the host's till. Short Stays Kenya never holds your money.
About 90 minutes via the new expressway and old Naivasha road — an easy Friday-evening drive.
Ideal — many houses sleep 8–16 with big kitchens, gardens and firepits. Tell us your numbers and we'll match a house.
Yes — direct to the host, no booking fee.
Hell's Gate (cycle among wildlife), Crescent Island walk, boat rides to see hippos, and Mt Longonot nearby.
Trip-planning: A Naivasha weekend getaway
Short Stays Kenya lists verified local hosts in Naivasha — book direct and deal with the host, no middleman markup. We’re onboarding Naivasha hosts now.
Are you a host in Naivasha? List your short-stay, villa or guest house on Short Stays Kenya, get your own branded booking page and take payments direct by M-Pesa, and keep your pricing — no 15–20% commission.
Send us your dates and group size — we'll match you with lakefront cottages and group houses. Book direct, pay by M-Pesa.