Ziwa Bush Lodge

The Resort & Setting

Ziwa Bush Lodge is a timeshare property built around the idea of a genuine Kenyan bush stay rather than a conventional beach or city resort. It operates independently but carries an RCI affiliation, meaning weeks owned here can be deposited into the RCI exchange system for trading toward stays at other RCI resorts worldwide. The lodge sits in Njoro, a highland town in Nakuru County known for its cooler climate, farmland, and proximity to some of the Rift Valley's best-known natural landmarks.

The Area and Things to Do

Njoro's main draw is its location: it's a practical base for exploring the central Rift Valley without being overshadowed by the busier tourist routes around Nairobi or the coast. Lake Nakuru National Park, roughly 45 km away, is the standout excursion — famed for its flamingo flocks and strong game viewing, including rhino. Closer still, at around 25 km, Menengai Crater is one of the largest calderas on earth and a straightforward half-day trip for the views alone. Further afield, about 60 km out, Hell's Gate National Park offers walking and cycling trails through gorges and geothermal vents — unusual for a Kenyan park and well worth the extra driving time. Owners renting out their week often highlight this cluster of parks and viewpoints as the main reason guests book Njoro over more obvious safari hubs.

Selling or Renting a Week Here

If you own a week at Ziwa Bush Lodge and are ready to move it on, BidMyTimeshare.com works as a direct owner-to-owner marketplace: you list your week yourself, set your own asking price, and interested buyers contact you through the platform. There's a one-time listing fee to post the ad and no commission taken on the sale — the price you agree with a buyer is the price you keep.

Because Ziwa Bush Lodge is run independently rather than through a large branded timeshare chain, resale paperwork typically goes through the resort's own owners' association or on-site management rather than a corporate transfer desk. Specific figures for a transfer fee, resale fee, right of first refusal, or current annual maintenance fee aren't published for this resort, so if you're buying a resale week here, ask the seller (or management directly) for the current annual fee and any transfer cost before you agree on a price — these vary by resort and can change from year to year. A seller should be ready to confirm the same details to a serious buyer up front, along with whether the RCI affiliation carries over automatically to a new owner or needs re-registering.

Renters, meanwhile, are mainly looking for straightforward things: confirmed dates, a clear idea of what's included in the week, and honest guidance on getting to Njoro and the surrounding parks. A listing that's upfront about the practicalities tends to get more serious enquiries than one that leans on the scenery alone.

Practical Notes

Njoro sits at altitude, so evenings and early mornings can be noticeably cooler than typical safari imagery suggests — worth flagging to renters packing for "Africa" in a generic sense. Road access from Nairobi is straightforward, but journeys to the parks should be arranged in advance, as this isn't a resort with everything on the doorstep. Kenya runs on East Africa Time (UTC+3), and English is widely spoken throughout the region, which simplifies communication for international owners and renters alike.