Lake Naivasha

Freshwater lake with boat safaris, hippos, and exceptional bird watching in the Great Rift Valley.

Great Rift Valley, Kenya

1-3 Days

Best: Year Round

Overview

Lake Naivasha, a beautiful freshwater lake in the Great Rift Valley, offers a serene and diverse wildlife experience just 90 minutes from Nairobi. This shallow lake, surrounded by papyrus swamps and acacia woodlands, is famous for its large hippo population and incredible bird diversity with over 400 species recorded. The lake's ecosystem supports a variety of wildlife and offers unique activities like boat safaris and walking safaris on Crescent Island.

Highlights

Boat Safaris

Hippos

Bird Watching

Crescent Island

Activities

Boat SafarisBird WatchingWalking SafarisPhotographyFishing

Wildlife

Hippos

Giraffes

Zebras

Buffalos

Over 400 Bird Species

Gallery

Quick Information

Location:Great Rift Valley, Kenya

Size:139 km²

Established:Ramsar Wetland Site

Best Time:Year Round

Duration:1-3 Days

Difficulty:Easy

Ecosystem

Freshwater lake, papyrus swamps, acacia woodlands

Accommodation Types

Lake Lodges

Tented Camps

Boutique Hotels