What are the Lord Egerton Castle opening hours?

Daily 8am to 5pm (staff lunch break reported 1pm to 2pm). Busiest: Walk-in.

Is Lord Egerton Castle suitable for toddlers and young children?

Minimum age: 08:00. Take care on stairs and garden paths.

What is the best time to visit Lord Egerton Castle?

Indoor and outdoor. It is busiest Walk-in.

How do you get to Lord Egerton Castle?

About 14 km from Nakuru town; roughly 180 km and 3 hours from Nairobi. Ride-hailing: Toilets|Shaded seating|First aid|Picnic allowed. Public transport: A matatu from Nakuru town towards Njoro (about KSh 50 in older reports), then walk or take a boda boda to the castle In the Ngata area near Njoro, about 14 km from Nakuru town along the Njoro–Mau Narok road, roughly 180 km from Nairobi.

Lord Egerton Castle in Ngata (Njoro), Nakuru: Tickets, Hours and Family Guide

Museums and history in Ngata (Njoro), Nakuru

Last updated: 27 September 2026. Entry fees (2025 report vs older tariffs; no official price found); opening hours (Egerton ARC page says 8am-5pm, others say 7am-5pm with a lunch break); whether the phone number is the castle's or th

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Lord Egerton Castle is a 52-room fortress-style house near Njoro, about 14 km from Nakuru town and run by Egerton University. A 2025 visitor paid KSh 250 per adult, and older tariffs list KSh 150. It is open daily from about 8am to 5pm; plan 1 to 2 hours.

📍 Location

Lord Egerton Castle, Ngata area near Njoro, about 14 km from Nakuru town, Nakuru County, Ngata (Njoro), Nakuru

GPS: -0.3833, 35.9333

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What is Lord Egerton Castle?

Lord Egerton Castle is a fortress-style house in the Ngata area near Njoro, about 14 km from Nakuru town, built by Maurice Egerton, 4th Baron Egerton. Work began in 1938 and continued until 1954, and the 52-room castle has polished wooden floors, marble bathtubs and vintage furniture. It was gazetted a national monument in 1996, and Egerton University manages the grounds, which were opened to the public in 2005.

Visitors tour the rooms and gardens on their own, as a visitor in 2025 found no guide on duty. The castle grounds also have a hotel (ARC Hotel) for events, weddings and camping. Plan about 1 to 2 hours.

The castle was gazetted a national monument in April 1996, and Egerton University manages the 100-acre grounds.

Family cost snapshot: KES 5,004,350 for 2 adults + 2 childrenadults KES 2,502,025 each. children (3 to 12) KES 150 each. Toddlers: free. Food, activities and rentals are extra. Prices checked 27 Sep 2026.

Lord Egerton Castle ticket prices 2026

Visitor type	Adult	Child (3 to 12)	Toddler
Standard rate	KES 2,502,025	KES 150	Free

A 2025 visitor paid KSh 250 per adult. Older tariffs list citizens KSh 150 adult, KSh 75 for primary school students and KSh 50 for pre-school; East African residents KSh 450 adult; non-residents USD 12 adult. Confirm the current rate at the gate.

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Age group	Verdict	What to expect
3–5 years	Okay	Gardens and grand rooms, with little hands-on to do \| 6–9 years

Key details

Address: Lord Egerton Castle, Ngata area near Njoro, about 14 km from Nakuru town, Nakuru County, Nakuru
GPS coordinates: -0.3833, 35.9333
Opening hours: Daily 8am to 5pm (staff lunch break reported 1pm to 2pm) Closed now
How long to plan: 1 to 2 hours
Suitable ages: All ages
Booking: Walk-in
Phone: +254 709 746398 (Egerton University ARC Hotel)

What to expect when you visit

Pay at the gate, then explore the castle's rooms and the grounds on your own. A 2025 visitor found no guide on duty, so read up on the history beforehand.

The grounds are good for a walk, and the hotel on site can host events and meals.

Family essentials

Minimum age: 08:00
Safety notes: Take care on stairs and garden paths.

Tickets and costs

Free entry rules: No
Extra costs (activities, rentals, food): Event hire, camping and hotel stays at ARC Hotel

Plan your visit

Best time to visit: Indoor and outdoor
Busiest times: Walk-in
How to get there: In the Ngata area near Njoro, about 14 km from Nakuru town along the Njoro–Mau Narok road, roughly 180 km from Nairobi.
By car: About 14 km from Nakuru town; roughly 180 km and 3 hours from Nairobi
Uber / Bolt estimate: Toilets|Shaded seating|First aid|Picnic allowed
Public transport: A matatu from Nakuru town towards Njoro (about KSh 50 in older reports), then walk or take a boda boda to the castle
Combine with: Hyrax Hill Museum | Lake Nakuru National Park | Menengai Crater
What to bring: Comfortable shoes for stairs and garden paths, water, camera, cash for entry

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to visit Lord Egerton Castle?: Adults pay KES 2,502,025 and children (ages 3 to 12) pay KES 150. Children under the toddler age enter free. A 2025 visitor paid KSh 250 per adult. Older tariffs list citizens KSh 150 adult, KSh 75 for primary school students and KSh 50 for pre-school; East African residents KSh 450 adult; non-residents USD 12 adult. Confirm the current rate at the gate. Prices checked 27 Sep 2026.
What are the Lord Egerton Castle opening hours?: Daily 8am to 5pm (staff lunch break reported 1pm to 2pm). Busiest: Walk-in.
Is Lord Egerton Castle suitable for toddlers and young children?: Minimum age: 08:00. Take care on stairs and garden paths.
How long do you need at Lord Egerton Castle?: Plan for 1 to 2 hours.
What is the best time to visit Lord Egerton Castle?: Indoor and outdoor. It is busiest Walk-in.
How do you get to Lord Egerton Castle?: About 14 km from Nakuru town; roughly 180 km and 3 hours from Nairobi. Ride-hailing: Toilets|Shaded seating|First aid|Picnic allowed. Public transport: A matatu from Nakuru town towards Njoro (about KSh 50 in older reports), then walk or take a boda boda to the castle In the Ngata area near Njoro, about 14 km from Nakuru town along the Njoro–Mau Narok road, roughly 180 km from Nairobi.