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

All safaris
Male lion walking through golden grass beside a safari vehicle in the Masai Mara 7 days

Tailor-made Safari

Kenya, Your Way

Masai Mara · Lake Nakuru · Lake Naivasha

From $3,850 per person

Rafters paddling below a waterfall on the Sagana River 8 days

Adventure Safari

Adventure Unleashed

Nairobi · Sagana · Aberdare · Lake Naivasha · Diani Beach

From $3,980 per person

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