Lake Naivasha Roaming Africa Safaris

Overview

Lake Naivasha is a freshwater Rift Valley lake fringed by yellow-fever acacias and home to hippos, over 400 bird species and Crescent Island sanctuary where you can walk among giraffes and zebras. The adjacent Hell’s Gate National Park offers cycling and walking safaris among towering cliffs.

Destination Highlights

Discover what makes Lake Naivasha one of East Africa’s most rewarding safari destinations — curated experiences, wildlife, and cultural encounters our local team recommends to every traveller.

Destination Highlights

Discover what makes this destination one of East Africa's most rewarding safari destinations — curated experiences our local team recommends.

African Fish Eagle

African Fish Eagle are a signature wildlife sight in Lake Naivasha. A freshwater Rift Valley...

Cycle through Hell's Gate

Cycle through Hell's Gate Our local guides know Lake Naivasha intimately and structure each itinerary...

Giraffes

Giraffes are a signature wildlife sight in Lake Naivasha. A freshwater Rift Valley lake famous...

Hippos

Hippos are a signature wildlife sight in Lake Naivasha. A freshwater Rift Valley lake famous...

Over 420 Bird Species

Amboseli's wetlands attract grey crowned cranes, African fish eagles, pelicans, herons, kingfishers and African jacanas....

Take a boat ride to Crescent Island

Take a boat ride to Crescent Island Our local guides know Lake Naivasha intimately and...

Waterbucks

Waterbucks are a signature wildlife sight in Lake Naivasha. A freshwater Rift Valley lake famous...

Zebras

Zebras are a signature wildlife sight in Lake Naivasha. A freshwater Rift Valley lake famous...

Sample Itinerary — 3 Days

A typical Lake Naivasha safari day-by-day.

Day 1

Day 1: Day 1: Nairobi to Lake Naivasha

Depart Nairobi and drive to Lake Naivasha in the Great Rift Valley. Afternoon boat ride on the lake to spot hippos, fish eagles, and hundreds of bird species. Optional guided nature walk on Crescent Island. Dinner and overnight at lakeside lodge.

Day 2

Day 2: Day 2: Lake Naivasha to Lake Nakuru National Park

Morning walk around the lake or optional Hell's Gate cycling before driving to Lake Nakuru. Afternoon game drive in Nakuru searching for rhinos, flamingos, lions, leopards, and the prolific birdlife around the alkaline lake. Dinner and overnight at lodge.

Day 3

Day 3: Day 3: Lake Nakuru Game Drive – Return to Nairobi

Early morning game drive to spot rhinos and tree-climbing lions. After breakfast, drive back to Nairobi arriving in the afternoon. Optional stop at the Great Rift Valley viewpoint.