Explore Lake Naivasha’s wildlife on foot and by boat, offering intimate encounters with giraffes and zebras, plus stunning Rift Valley views.
Explore Lake Naivasha’s wildlife on foot and by boat, offering intimate encounters with giraffes and zebras, plus stunning Rift Valley views.
- Lake Naivasha - A typical day tour to Lake Naivasha and Crescent Island starts with an early morning departure from Nairobi at approximately 6:30 AM. The journey includes a picturesque drive through the Great Rift Valley, with a brief stop at a viewpoint for photographs. By mid-morning, visitors reach Lake Naivasha, where they enjoy a peaceful…
- Lake Naivasha - A typical day tour to Lake Naivasha and Crescent Island starts with an early morning departure from Nairobi at approximately 6:30 AM. The journey includes a picturesque drive through the Great Rift Valley, with a brief stop at a viewpoint for photographs. By mid-morning, visitors reach Lake Naivasha, where they enjoy a peaceful boat ride to observe hippos and a diverse array of bird species, including fish eagles. The adventure continues to Crescent Island Game Sanctuary, where a guided walking safari allows for close encounters with freely roaming wildlife such as giraffes, zebras, and antelopes, providing a unique experience on foot. Around early afternoon, there is a break for lunch at a lakeside restaurant, followed by leisure time or optional activities like visiting Hell’s Gate National Park for cycling or light hiking. In the late afternoon, the tour returns to Nairobi, concluding in the early evening after a day filled with nature, wildlife, and stunning landscapes.

- Bottled water
- Entrance fees
- Professional driver guide
- Transport on an open roof vehicle
- Bottled water
- Entrance fees
- Professional driver guide
- Transport on an open roof vehicle
- Gratuities
- Gratuities
This safari offers a uniquely immersive and relaxed experience. Unlike traditional game drives, this tour allows participants to walk freely among wildlife such as giraffes, zebras, and antelope, fostering a closer and more personal connection with nature. The adventure is further enhanced by a scenic boat ride across Lake Naivasha, where hippos and a…
This safari offers a uniquely immersive and relaxed experience. Unlike traditional game drives, this tour allows participants to walk freely among wildlife such as giraffes, zebras, and antelope, fostering a closer and more personal connection with nature. The adventure is further enhanced by a scenic boat ride across Lake Naivasha, where hippos and a variety of birdlife can be observed, adding a refreshing water-based element that is rarely found in most safaris. With no large predators on Crescent Island, the environment is safe and tranquil, allowing for leisurely exploration and excellent photography opportunities. Coupled with stunning views of the Rift Valley landscapes and the backdrop of Mount Longonot, the tour offers remarkable scenery within a short distance from Nairobi, making it an ideal, less crowded alternative for those seeking a peaceful yet memorable wildlife encounter in just a day.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.