What are the Acacia Gardens Gilgil opening hours?

24h (residents); pool 8am – 6pm. Busiest: Weekends and school holidays.

What is the best time to visit Acacia Gardens Gilgil?

Weekday afternoons. It is busiest Weekends and school holidays.

How do you get to Acacia Gardens Gilgil?

About 2 hours from Nairobi on the A104, turning off at Gilgil for the Nyahururu road. Ride-hailing: Taxi or ride-hail from Gilgil or Naivasha; agree the return trip. Public transport: Matatu to Gilgil, then a boda boda or taxi to Karunga At Karunga on the Gilgil-Nyahururu road, about 8 km from Gilgil town and roughly 30 km from Naivasha.

Acacia Gardens Gilgil in Karunga, Gilgil, Naivasha: Hours, Facilities and Family Guide

Parks, beaches and nature in Karunga, Gilgil, Naivasha

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A garden resort at Karunga near Gilgil with an outdoor pool, lawns and a family restaurant, roughly 30 km from Naivasha town.

📍 Location

Acacia Gardens Gilgil, Karunga, Gilgil-Nyahururu Road, Gilgil, Nakuru County, Karunga, Gilgil, Naivasha, Nakuru

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What is Acacia Gardens Gilgil?

Acacia Gardens Gilgil is a garden resort at Karunga on the Gilgil-Nyahururu road, about 8 km from Gilgil town in Nakuru County. Lawns and trees surround an outdoor pool, a restaurant and a bar.

Families use it for a slow afternoon: swimming, a meal and space for children to run on the grass. It is a resort rather than a dedicated attraction, so day access and pool fees should be confirmed before you travel.

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Day access Ask whether non-residents can swim and at what rate | Parking

Is it right for your child's age?

Age group	Verdict	What to expect
0-2 years	Okay	Shaded lawns and poolside with an adult \| 3-5 years

Key details

Address: Acacia Gardens Gilgil, Karunga, Gilgil-Nyahururu Road, Gilgil, Nakuru County, Naivasha
Opening hours: 24h (residents); pool 8am – 6pm
How long to plan: Half a day
Suitable ages: All ages
Setting: Outdoor
Phone: +254 707 555 332

What to expect when you visit

Plan for a half day: swim, eat at the restaurant and let children use the lawns. There is no separate amusement offering.

Day access is not clearly advertised, so phone ahead and ask what a day visit costs and whether the pool is open to non-residents.

Family essentials

Facilities

Toilets

Safety notes

Children must be supervised at the outdoor pool, and the Gilgil-Nyahururu road outside the gate carries fast traffic.

Tickets and costs

Ticket notes: Room rates are published by booking sites; day-visit and pool fees are not confirmed.

Plan your visit

Best time to visit: Weekday afternoons
Busiest times: Weekends and school holidays
How to get there: At Karunga on the Gilgil-Nyahururu road, about 8 km from Gilgil town and roughly 30 km from Naivasha.
By car: About 2 hours from Nairobi on the A104, turning off at Gilgil for the Nyahururu road
Uber / Bolt estimate: Taxi or ride-hail from Gilgil or Naivasha; agree the return trip
Public transport: Matatu to Gilgil, then a boda boda or taxi to Karunga
Combine with: Lake Elmenteita | Soysambu Conservancy
What to bring: Swimming costumes | Towels | Sun hats | Cash or M-Pesa

What to pack

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Family day bag checklist

Swimming costumes Towels Sun hats Cash or M-Pesa

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Frequently asked questions

What are the Acacia Gardens Gilgil opening hours?: 24h (residents); pool 8am – 6pm. Busiest: Weekends and school holidays.
How long do you need at Acacia Gardens Gilgil?: Plan for Half a day.
What is the best time to visit Acacia Gardens Gilgil?: Weekday afternoons. It is busiest Weekends and school holidays.
How do you get to Acacia Gardens Gilgil?: About 2 hours from Nairobi on the A104, turning off at Gilgil for the Nyahururu road. Ride-hailing: Taxi or ride-hail from Gilgil or Naivasha; agree the return trip. Public transport: Matatu to Gilgil, then a boda boda or taxi to Karunga At Karunga on the Gilgil-Nyahururu road, about 8 km from Gilgil town and roughly 30 km from Naivasha.