The Best Hotel in Lake Naivasha, Kenya

This resort sits on a large lakeside property and oozes historical character as it dates back to the 1930s when it served as a staging post for a flying boat service between Durban and Ireland; today's Country Club has received a massive overhaul and now features lavish public areas, although the original rooms themselves by modern standards are very small. There's a dining room, a choice of bars, a resident’s lounge with a cozy fireplace, a snooker room, and a gift shop. The highlight is to dine on the lawns in the shade of the beautiful giant fever trees and watch zebra, wildebeest, and various antelope wander by. Numerous activities include bird-watching walks, hippo and sunset cruises on the lake, and day trips to the local attractions.