Lanet Matfam Resort in Lanet, Lanet, Nakuru County: Hours, Facilities and Family Guide
Parks, beaches and nature in Lanet, Lanet, Nakuru County
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Lanet Matfam Resort is a budget-friendly base for families visiting Lake Nakuru, with a pool and playground. Expect simple, clean rooms and a secure compound; the buffet-style meals suit early safari starts.
What is Lanet Matfam Resort?
Lanet Matfam Resort sits just outside Lake Nakuru National Park’s Lanet Gate; it offers an outdoor pool, playground, secure perimeter fence and family-friendly buffet dining, making it a practical base for safari families.
Located near a national park; no on-site conservation programme
💡 Money-saving tips for families
- Buffet Meals Good value for families.
- Secure Grounds Fenced compound is a plus for young kids.
Is it right for your child's age?
| Age group | Verdict | What to expect |
|---|---|---|
| 0–2 years | Secure grounds | Pool area supervised. |
| 3–5 years | Playground | Safe and enclosed. |
| 6–9 years | Pool and safari | Family-friendly. |
| 10–12 years | Game drives | Lake Nakuru nearby. |
| 13+ years | Full access | All facilities. |
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Key details
- Price
- Entry from KES 1
- Address
- Near Lanet Gate, Lake Nakuru National Park, Nakuru County, Lanet, Nakuru County
- Opening hours
- Reception 24 hours
- How long to plan
- Overnight
- Suitable ages
- All ages
- Setting
- Budget safari resort
- Booking
- Required; book via agent or directly
- Payment accepted
- Cash, card, M-Pesa
What to expect when you visit
Outdoor pool, playground, secure grounds, buffet dining
What if...?
The questions every parent asks before booking. Tap to expand.
Is the pool safe for children?
It is a modest outdoor pool; supervise young children.
Is the resort inside the park?
No, it is near Lanet Gate, outside the park boundary.
Family essentials
- Suitable age bands
- 0–2 years
- 3–5 years
- 6–9 years
- 10–12 years
- 13+ years
- Toddler suitability
- Yes, secure grounds
- Minimum age
- None
- Facilities
- Pool, playground, restaurant, parking, en-suite rooms
- Access and parking
- Road access; private transfer recommended
- Safety notes
Fenced perimeter; pool supervision required
Tickets and costs
- Toddler entry (0 if free)
- Free
- Ages that pay the child rate
- All ages
- Toddler age band
- Under 3
- Ticket notes
USD. Rates from approx. USD 60–100 per night; children may pay extra for existing beds. Confirm current family rates.
- Parking
- Free
- Free entry rules
- No
- Extra costs (activities, rentals, food)
Pool, playground, secure parking, buffet meals
- Food and drink per person (estimate)
- Free
- Return transport (estimate, flat)
- Free
- Transport estimate note
- Located near Lanet Gate, Lake Nakuru National Park.
- Prices last checked
- Kenya Safari Trails, February 2026
Plan your visit
- Best time to visit
- Dry season, weekdays
- Busiest times
- Weekends and school holidays
- How to get there
Near Lanet Gate, Lake Nakuru
- By car
- Drive from Nairobi via Nakuru–Eldoret highway
- Uber / Bolt estimate
- Not reliable; arrange private transfer
- Public transport
Matatu to Nakuru then taxi to Lanet
- Combine with
- Lake Nakuru National Park — rhino and flamingo safari
- Hyrax Hill Museum — nearby archaeological site
- What to bring
- Swimwear
- Binoculars
- Warm layers (cool evenings)
- Torch
Accessibility deep dive
Here is what to expect on the ground.
Basic accessible rooms; confirm on booking.
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Frequently asked questions
- What are the Lanet Matfam Resort opening hours?
- Reception 24 hours. Busiest: Weekends and school holidays.
- Is Lanet Matfam Resort suitable for toddlers and young children?
- Minimum age: None. Fenced perimeter; pool supervision required
- How long do you need at Lanet Matfam Resort?
- Plan for Overnight.
- What payment methods does Lanet Matfam Resort accept?
- Lanet Matfam Resort accepts Cash, card, M-Pesa. It does not accept cash.
- Is Lanet Matfam Resort accessible, and is there parking?
- Access and parking: Road access; private transfer recommended.
- What is the best time to visit Lanet Matfam Resort?
- Dry season, weekdays. It is busiest Weekends and school holidays.
- How do you get to Lanet Matfam Resort?
- Drive from Nairobi via Nakuru–Eldoret highway. Ride-hailing: Not reliable; arrange private transfer. Public transport: Matatu to Nakuru then taxi to Lanet Near Lanet Gate, Lake Nakuru
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