Camp Carnelley’s is a family-run camp owned and managed by Crissy and Lovat Carnelley. It is located on the shores of Lake Naivasha.

The camp provides a variety of accommodation options, including traditional camping, cottages, bandas, and dormitories, all situated along the shores of Lake Naivasha.

The bandas can accommodate up to six people and include en-suite bathrooms, along with bedding, blankets, lamps, and mosquito nets. Each banda also has a private garden with outdoor furniture.

For smaller groups or couples, the cottages offer comfortable lodging for two, with fully furnished interiors and the same amenities as the bandas.

Accommodation Rates At Camp Carnelley 

According to African Spice Safari, the following is a list of accommodation rates:

Activities Visitors Can Enjoy

Visitors can experience rock climbing at Camp Carnelley and guided hikes on Mt. Longonot.

Other activities include:

  • Fishing on Lake Naivasha

  • Boating on Lake Naivasha

  • Bird watching (including fish eagles, pelicans, and other waterfowl)

  • Wakeboarding

  • Water skiing

  • Hiking at Hell’s Gate National Park

  • Mountain biking at Hell’s Gate National Park

  • Game drives at Hell’s Gate National Park (wildlife includes antelopes, giraffes, baboons, leopards, cheetahs, and more)

  • Visiting Green Crater Lake Reserve

  • Climbing Mount Longonot (300-meter volcanic mountain)

  • Rock climbing

  • Walking safaris

  • Cycling safaris

About Lazybone Restaurant

Lazybones Bar and Restaurant is an eco-friendly bar and restaurant that is decorated with plants, colorful cushions, and hammocks.

It serves healthy meals and Italian wood-fired pizzas. Drinks available include smoothies, fresh juice, cocktails, beers, and liquors, while a buffet lunch is served on weekends.

The games room has a darts board and a pool table with views of the lake. Black-and-white colobus monkeys often appear near the restaurant.

It has a campfire area for evening gatherings. Guests can enjoy scenic views of the lake and surrounding fever trees.

An exterior view of one of the bandas at camp Carnelley PHOTO/Camp Carnelley
An exterior view of one of the bandas at Camp Carnelley PHOTO/Camp Carnelley