Title: Gilgil Travel Guide: Best of Gilgil, Nakuru County Travel 2025 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Gilgil](https://expedia.co.uk/Gilgil-Hotels.d6126361.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Gilgil](https://expedia.co.uk/Gilgil-Holiday-Rentals.d6126361.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Flights to Gilgil](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Gilgil.d6126361.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Gilgil Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Gilgil.d6126361.Car-Hire-Guide)[Gilgil Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Gilgil.d6126361.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Gilgil Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![Gilgil](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/b35ff5aae98718467f3a6939e5d3a142.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Gilgil Things to do Reviews - Top hotels in Gilgil - Top Holiday Rentals in Gilgil ![Sirville Lake Elementaita Lodge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19460000/19454700/19454663/61a22cd3_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Sirville Lake Elementaita Lodge 41 Lake Elementaita, Gilgil, Nakuru £66 17 Sept - 18 Sept includes taxes & fees Stay at this 3-star beach lodge in Gilgil. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Kariandusi Museum and Lake Elmenteita are located ... 7.8/10 Good! (31 reviews) "Friendly and obliging." Reviewed on 1 Dec 2024 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=17%2F09%2F2025&endDate=18%2F09%2F2025&selected=19454663&PinnedHotelID=19454663&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6126361) ![Sentrim Elementaita Lodge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9800000/9796600/9796572/89e70bbd_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Sentrim Elementaita Lodge Nairobi - Nakuru Highway, The Shore of Lake Elementaita, Gilgil £221 19 Sept - 20 Sept includes taxes & fees Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Gilgil. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Lake Elmenteita and Kariandusi Museum ... "Everything" Reviewed on 30 May 2024 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=19%2F09%2F2025&endDate=20%2F09%2F2025&selected=9796572&PinnedHotelID=9796572&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6126361) ![Jacaranda Lake Elementaita Lodge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/14000000/13260000/13254200/13254117/46a08d3a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Jacaranda Lake Elementaita Lodge 66 Gilgil, Gilgil Stay at this 3-star spa hotel in Gilgil. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Kariandusi Museum and Lake Elmenteita are located ... "The rooms were very clean and had a beautiful view. The lodge os also very close to the main highway." 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Popular attractions Kariandusi Museum and Lake Elmenteita are located ... [](https://expedia.co.uk/Nakuru-Hotels-White-Thorn-Cottages.h36872980.Hotel-Information) ![Executive 1&2 Broom Airbnb in Gilgil Nakuru](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93160000/93153800/93153797/8a68e5a1_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Executive 1&2 Broom Airbnb in Gilgil Nakuru Gilgil, Nakuru County Stay at this 3-star apartment in Gilgil. Enjoy free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Gilgil Stadium and Kariandusi Museum are located nearby. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Gilgil-Hotels-Charming-2-Bed-Apartment.h93153797.Hotel-Information) ![Kikopey Beach Camp](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37820000/37818800/37818707/82764190_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Kikopey Beach Camp Nakuru-Nairobi Road, Plot No Block 1, Gilgil, Nakuru County Stay at this campsite in Gilgil. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and room service. 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Amble around the area's parks or experience its entertainment choices. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kariandusi-Museum-Gilgil.d553248621575904514.Attraction) #### Gilgil Stadium Catch an event at Gilgil Stadium during your trip to Gilgil. Stroll along the lakeside or experience the area's entertainment choices. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Gilgil-Stadium-Gilgil.d553248621575904513.Attraction) ### Things to do ![visit to a village in maasai mara](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1290837/14754a75-d940-4b57-9132-7bec58d508e8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 7 Day Amboseli, Naivasha, Maasai Mara and Lake Nakuru game parks £4,336 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/7-day-amboseli.a1290837.activity-details) ![Lakeside guardians: rhinos find respite by the water](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1325479/64794a5b-9ef8-4dcd-986d-24ff42d7ad0b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 7 days Group Safari Masai Mara Lake Nakuru Hells gate & Amboseli £2,371 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/7-days-group-safari-masai-mara-lake-nakuru-hells-gate-amboseli.a1325479.activity-details) ![In the jungle](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1290825/1a97afa8-998c-48e1-a4ff-1ec854198218.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 4 Days Small Group Maasai Mara and Lake Nakuru Safari £231 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/4-days-small-group-maasai-mara-and-lake-nakuru-safari.a1290825.activity-details) ![Day Tour Lake Nakuru from Nairobi](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1333863/260f59ad-60f7-40af-b599-efcfecaa079b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Day Tour Lake Nakuru from Nairobi £185 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/day-tour-lake-nakuru-from-nairobi.a1333863.activity-details) ![https://www.viator.com/Nairobi-tours/Food-Tours/d5280-g6-c80](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3283907/c25f36fe-a966-47a5-8830-a2955a24253c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Lake Nakuru Day Trip Safari – & Optional Lake Naivasha Boat £259 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/lake-nakuru-day-trip-safari-optional-lake-naivasha-boat.a3283907.activity-details) ![Lake Nakuru Day Tour From Nairobi](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1333860/8c4352f9-864d-4619-8435-a52eceaeea32.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Lake Nakuru Day Tour From Nairobi £207 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/lake-nakuru-day-tour-from-nairobi.a1333860.activity-details) [See all activities in Gilgil](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Gilgil.d6126361.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Reviews of Gilgil 5 Top destination 5 - Excellent 2 4 - Good 0 3 - Okay 0 2 - Disappointing 0 1 - Terrible 0 ### 5/5 - Excellent Verified traveller There are many eating places for those who would like to try different menus from the lodges menu. ## Cities near Gilgil ![Nakuru](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/0bfcad4487a8e6a9c46e7f274452bddc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Nakuru [](https://expedia.co.uk/Nakuru.dx6143940) - Cities near Gilgil - Places of interest [Nakuru](https://expedia.co.uk/Nakuru.dx6143940) - [Kariandusi Museum](https://expedia.co.uk/Kariandusi-Museum-Gilgil.d553248621575904514.Attraction) - [Lake Nakuru National Park](https://expedia.co.uk/Lake-Nakuru-National-Park-Nakuru.d6101794.Attraction) - [Menengai Crater](https://expedia.co.uk/Menengai-Crater-Nakuru.d553248621558078492.Attraction) - [Makalia Falls Viewpoint](https://expedia.co.uk/Makalia-Falls-Viewpoint-Nakuru.d553248621564732187.Attraction) - [Naivasha District Hospital](https://expedia.co.uk/Naivasha-District-Hospital-Naivasha.d553248621563587038.Attraction) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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