Lake Naivasha
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Kenya Rift Valley 6 tours

Lake Naivasha

Freshwater Rift Valley lake — Crescent Island walking safaris, hippos and birders' paradise.

Country

Kenya

Region

Rift Valley

Best time

Year-round

About Lake Naivasha

The only freshwater lake in the central Rift, Naivasha hosts hippos, fish eagles and over 400 bird species. Crescent Island and Green Crater Lake offer walking-safari access to giraffe, zebra and waterbuck.

Highlights

  • Crescent Island walking safari
  • Boat trips among hippos
  • Fish eagles
  • Crater Lake walks

Best time to visit

Year-round

Itineraries

Tours that visit Lake Naivasha

Choose a curated departure or use any of these as a starting point — we'll tailor the itinerary, dates and pace to you.

Mara + Nakuru + Naivasha — 6 Days
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Kenya
From
$1640/pp
6 days / 5 nights
Wildlife Safaris Easy

Mara + Nakuru + Naivasha — 6 Days

Kenya's three most-loved Rift Valley reserves in a well-paced six-day loop.

  • Return road transfer from Nairobi in a 4×4 pop-top Land Cruiser
  • 5 nights full-board accommodation (breakfast, lunch and dinner)
  • All park entrance and conservation fees for Maasai Mara, Lake Nakuru and Lake Naivasha
Kenya Family Safari (kid-friendly) — 6 Days
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Kenya
From
$2290/pp
6 days / 5 nights
Wildlife Safaris Easy

Kenya Family Safari (kid-friendly) — 6 Days

Designed for ages 5–17 — flamingos, giraffe-feeding, short game drives, pool time.

  • Dedicated family-sized 4×4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof hatch and window seats for children
  • Professional AECONS English-speaking driver-guide throughout
  • 5 nights full-board accommodation at family-friendly lodges and camps (breakfast, lunch, dinner daily)