7 days
Rift Valley, Nakuru County
Lake Naivasha
Boat rides, hippos and walking safaris
A stunning freshwater lake at the highest elevation in the Great Rift Valley, fringed by yellow-barked fever trees, rich birdlife, and playful hippo pods.
Why go
- Scenic boat tours navigating close to pods of hippos
- Walking safari on Crescent Island alongside wild giraffes and zebras
- Biking and gorge hiking in adjacent Hell's Gate National Park
- Over 400 species of resident and migratory waterbirds
Best time to visit
Year-round; great weekend escape just 2 hours from Nairobi
Plan a trip here
We can build Lake Naivasha into any itinerary, or plan a trip around it.
Safaris
Safaris that visit Lake Naivasha
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Adventure Unleashed
Nairobi · Sagana · Aberdare · Lake Naivasha · Diani Beach
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