Lake Naivasha tours

Lake Naivasha, a sparkling freshwater lake in the heart of Kenya's Great Rift Valley, is a peaceful and scenic escape just 90 kilometres northwest of Nairobi. At an elevation of 1,884 metres, the lake is fringed by lush papyrus beds, fever tree forests, and vibrant flower farms that make the region one of the world's leading cut-flower exporters.

The lake and its surrounds are a paradise for birdwatchers, with over 400 species recorded including African fish eagles, pelicans, cormorants, herons, and kingfishers. Boat rides on the lake offer close encounters with pods of hippos, while Crescent Island — a wildlife sanctuary accessible only by boat — allows walking safaris among giraffe, zebra, wildebeest, and waterbuck in a predator-free environment.

Lake Naivasha is also the gateway to Hell's Gate National Park, where visitors can cycle or walk among buffalo and giraffe beneath towering volcanic cliffs, and explore the dramatic Fischer's Tower and Ol Njorowa Gorge. The region's pleasant highland climate, coupled with its proximity to Nairobi, makes it a favourite weekend getaway and an ideal stop on multi-day safari circuits.