1 Day Lake Naivasha Safari from Nairobi in a private 4×4 Pop-up Safari Land Cruiser encompasses Lake Naivasha, Hell’s Gate & Crescent Island.
Lake Naivasha
The Lake is a freshwater lake with a dense population of animals such as hippos and several species of birds. Travelers enjoy riding on waters with the help of boat operators at a favorable fee. Near Lake Naivasha is the The Hell’s Gate National Park.
Hell’s Gate National Park
Named for the intense geothermal activity within its boundaries, the Hell’s Gate National Park is a remarkable quarter of the Great Rift Valley. Spectacular scenery including the towering cliffs, water-gouged gorges, stark rock towers, scrub clad volcanoes and belching plumes of geothermal steam make it one of the most atmospheric Parks in Africa.
Hell’s Gate is an ideal venue for a nature walk where, in addition to the bio-diversity that includes raptors, visitors can enjoy mountain biking, rock climbing. The park inhabits the African buffalo, zebra, eland, hartebeest, Thomson’s gazelle and baboons in common.
The park is also home to klipspringer antelope and Chandler’s mountain reedbuck. Hell’s Gate National Park is also rich in prolific birdlife – there are over 100 species of birds in the park, including vultures, Verreaux’s Eagles, augur buzzard and swifts.
Crescent Island
Crescent Island is Naivasha’s best kept secret and is accessible by boat and road across the swampy causeway from Sanctuary Farm. In 1988, the water in Lake Naivasha dropped significantly which allowed the creation of Crescent Island.
Because this animal and bird sanctuary has more animals per acre than any other Kenyan park, a lot of films have been shot of waterbucks, wildebeests, and zebras at this location.
Giraffes, hippos, pythons, buffaloes, and hyenas frequent Crescent Island, some to graze and others to calve.
This sanctuary opens its doors from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm and guided walks take about 3 hours.
1 Day Lake Naivasha Safari Rates
| 2 Pax | 3 Pax | 4 Pax | 5 Pax | 6 Pax | 7 Pax |
| $251 | $193 | $164 | $146 | $135 | $126 |
– Price is for Non-Residents Per Person Sharing a Safari Land Cruiser.
– Kids Between 3–12 Years Pay 75% of Adult Rate.
1 Day Lake Naivasha Safari Rates Include
- Hell’s Gate National Park & Crescent Island Entry Fee
- Transport in a Private 4×4 Pop-up Safari Land Cruiser
- Pick Up/Drop Off from Your Nairobi Residence or Hotel
- Services of a Professional Tour Guide / Driver
- Bottled Drinking Water
- Extensive Game Drives
- Buffet Lunch
Rates Exclude
- Boat Ride Fee (KSh1,000 | US$10)
- Bike Ride (KSh500 | US$5)
- Tips for Drivers, Guides or Game Rangers
Itinerary
Day 1: Nairobi – Lake Naivasha – Nairobi
You will depart from Nairobi and drive through the escarpment to view the Great Rift Valley scenery en-route then arrive at Lake Naivasha in time for an early morning Nature Walk at Hell’s Gate National Park from 9AM – 12AM.
We will get to experience a boat safari across the lake as we sail past hippos, birdlife and perhaps spot grazing zebra and antelope on the shore.
Later in the afternoon, take a special trip to the nearby Crescent Island Game Sanctuary – a beautiful private reserve filled with animals, mostly gentle grazers. The Sanctuary’s naturalist will take us on a 2-3 hours guided walking safari to view the herds of wildebeest, waterbuck, zebra, gazelle and more.
Drive back to Nairobi toward the early evening arriving on time with a drop-off to your Nairobi Residence.