A freshwater lake in the Great Rift Valley, Lake Naivasha offers a relaxing change of pace from long game drives. It is a place to slow down — drifting past hippos on a boat safari, walking among wildlife at a nearby sanctuary, and enjoying some of the richest birdlife in Kenya.
A guided boat safari brings you close to pods of hippos and the lake’s extraordinary birdlife, including fish eagles. It is calm, scenic and a wonderful contrast to game drives.
The lake supports hundreds of bird species and large numbers of hippos. It is a favourite with photographers and anyone who loves a quieter, gentler kind of wildlife watching.
Lake Naivasha sits conveniently between the Masai Mara and Amboseli, making it a natural midpoint on a longer Kenya safari. A night or two here breaks up the driving and adds welcome variety to your itinerary.