{"id":836,"date":"2026-02-11T06:58:03","date_gmt":"2026-02-11T06:58:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/livenation254.com\/?p=836"},"modified":"2026-02-14T10:10:27","modified_gmt":"2026-02-14T10:10:27","slug":"lake-elementaita-mountain-lodge-crowned-best-safari-lodge-as-tourism-rebounds-strongly-in-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/livenation254.com\/?p=836","title":{"rendered":"Lake Elementaita Mountain Lodge Crowned Best Safari Lodge as Tourism Rebounds Strongly in 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Tourism Secretary Mr. David Gitonga (C) presents the Best Safari Lodge Award to Lake Elementaita Mountain Lodge Reservations Executive Domisia Muriuki during the 2025 Annual Kenya Tourism Awards Gala Dinner. <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

By Nancy Umokowe<\/strong>\/Reporter <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lake Elementaita Mountain Lodge was recognised as Best Safari Lodge at the 2025 Kenya Tourism Awards, reinforcing its position as one of Kenya\u2019s leading luxury safari and leisure destinations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Located 1,400 feet above the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Lake Elementaita, Lake Elementaita Mountain Lodge offers an elegant fusion of luxury and nature, with sweeping views across the surrounding ecosystem. Its strategic location places guests within proximity to some of the Rift Valley\u2019s most iconic attractions, including Lake Nakuru National Park, Soysambu Wildlife Conservancy, and the Menengai Crater.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Lake Elementaita Mountain Lodge Sales Manager John Kalama, Reservations Executive Domisia Muriuki, and Creative Lead Mufti Nyawanga at the Annual Kenya Tourism Awards, where the lodge was named Best Safari Lodge, a recognition celebrating excellence, innovation, and leadership in Kenya\u2019s tourism and hospitality industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cThis award reflects our team\u2019s unwavering commitment to excellence, authenticity, and meaningful guest experiences,\u201d said a Lake Elementaita Mountain Lodge General Guest Relations Executive, Domisia Muriuki. \u201cWe are proud to contribute to Kenya\u2019s tourism growth story while showcasing the unique beauty and potential of the Elementaita region and Nakuru County at large.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The recognition comes as Kenya\u2019s tourism sector continues to register strong recovery and sustained growth, buoyed by rising international arrivals, renewed domestic travel, and increasing demand for high-value, experience-driven destinations. Kenya\u2019s tourism sector demonstrated steady and strategic growth, with tourist arrivals up by 4.0 per cent in the first three quarters of 2025, a strong performance amid rising regional competitionBeyond celebrating the lodge\u2019s achievement, the award shines a spotlight on Lake Elementaita and the wider Elementaita Mountain region, which is increasingly emerging as a premier destination for both domestic and international travellers. The region\u2019s blend of natural beauty, biodiversity, and accessibility positions it as a compelling alternative within Kenya\u2019s broader tourism circuit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Kenya Tourism Awards are among the country\u2019s most respected platforms for recognising excellence, innovation, and leadership within the tourism and hospitality industry. The annual Gala Dinner convenes tourism stakeholders, hotel operators, tour companies, policymakers, industry partners, and media to celebrate outstanding performance and sector leadership.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Winning the Best Safari Lodge award not only reinforces Lake Elementaita Mountain Lodge\u2019s standing as a benchmark for luxury safari hospitality but also signals confidence in the region\u2019s growing role within Kenya\u2019s tourism economy. As the lodge looks ahead, the recognition marks both a significant milestone and a continued commitment to delivering authentic, world-class experiences that celebrate Kenya\u2019s natural heritage<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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