Kenya destination
Lake Naivasha National Park
Overview Lake Naivasha is a freshwater lake in Kenya's Great Rift Valley known for boat safaris, birdwatching, and its proximity to Hell's Gate National Park and Crescent Island. Namnyak Safaris includes Lake Naivasha in...
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Overview
Lake Naivasha is a freshwater lake in Kenya’s Great Rift Valley known for boat safaris, birdwatching, and its proximity to Hell’s Gate National Park and Crescent Island. Namnyak Safaris includes Lake Naivasha in multi-day circuits from 4 to 15 days, almost always paired with the Masai Mara and Lake Nakuru. Lake Naivasha is one of the most scenic, easy-going stops on a Kenya safari circuit — a freshwater lake in the Great Rift Valley surrounded by volcanic landscapes, papyrus swamps, and acacia woodland. Unlike many of Kenya’s national parks, much of Naivasha can be explored gently, by boat or on foot, making it a favorite for travelers who want a change of pace between game-drive-heavy days in the Masai Mara or Amboseli.
Top Attractions and Activities
- Boat Safaris: Take a boat ride on the water to see pods of hippos up close and watch African fish eagles swoop down for fish.
- Crescent Island Game Sanctuary: Enjoy a fence-free walking safari where you can walk safely among giraffes, zebras, and wildebeest.
- Hell’s Gate National Park: Located nearby, this park allows you to hike, rock-climb, or rent a bicycle to ride past plains wildlife.
- Elsamere Conservation Centre: Visit the former home of Joy and George Adamson (of Born Free fame) for history, tea, and black-and-white colobus monkeys.
- Olkaria Geothermal Spa: Relax and swim in natural, warm mineral water pools located inside the nearby park area
Tours including Lake Naivasha National Park
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