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Kenya · Lake Naivasha
Lake Naivasha,Hippos, Birds And Boat Rides
A freshwater lake an easy drive from Nairobi, perfect for slowing down before or after a bigger safari.
A freshwater lake an easy drive from Nairobi, perfect for slowing down before or after a bigger safari.
Lake Naivasha is the Rift Valley’s freshwater lake, and it makes a lovely first or last stop. Hippos grunt in the shallows, fish eagles call overhead and the lakeshore is alive with birds.
You can go out on a boat, walk among giraffes and zebras on Crescent Island, cycle through the gorge at Hell’s Gate or visit Elsamere, the former home of conservationist Joy Adamson.
Flower farms and lakeside gardens give the area a calm, green feeling that suits a slow start to your safari.
Naivasha is pleasant all year, and the lake is at its best on clear mornings.
Weather patterns shift from year to year, so ask us about the dates you have in mind.
The right place shapes your whole trip. Here are the three styles we recommend most.
Every day is different, but this is the rhythm most guests fall in love with.
Coffee, cool air and the best light of the day.
Wildlife is most active in the first hours.
A hot meal in the open, with a view.
Pool, nap, walk or a visit nearby.
Fresh food, shade and a good story.
Softer light and busy animals.
A cold drink and a wide sky.
Lanterns, fire and a sky full of stars.
Starting points, not set menus. Tap one to see the days, then tell us what to change.
Yes, as a gentle start or end to a safari. It is green, peaceful and full of birds.
They can be, which is why every boat trip is led by an experienced guide who keeps a safe distance.
Yes, there are family-friendly routes and bikes in several sizes.
One or two nights is plenty, and it fits well before the Mara.
