Escape the city for a day and discover the serene beauty of Lake Naivasha, one of Kenya's most enchanting freshwater lakes nestled in the Great Rift Valley. This carefully curated day trip from Nairobi combines a scenic boat ride among hippos and waterbirds with an unforgettable walking safari on the privately managed Crescent Island, where giraffe, zebra, and impala roam freely around you. For those with a love of conservation history, an optional visit to the Elsamere Conservation Centre brings to life the legacy of Joy Adamson and her iconic story of Elsa the lioness. Africompass handles every detail, from comfortable transfers to expert multilingual guiding, so all you need to bring is your sense of wonder.
Your day will begin with an early morning pickup from your Nairobi hotel, followed by a scenic drive through the Great Rift Valley to Lake Naivasha. On arrival you will board a boat for a guided ride across the lake, where you will encounter pods of hippos, a rich variety of waterbirds, and the dramatic backdrop of the Rift Valley escarpment. After the boat ride, you will transfer to Crescent Island for a guided walking safari among free-roaming giraffe, zebra, impala, and other herbivores. Those who wish to extend their experience will have the option of visiting the Elsamere Conservation Centre, the former lakeside home of Joy Adamson, before your guide drives you back to Nairobi in the late afternoon.
All rates are per person and vary by travel season. Choose your season below to view the applicable pricing.
| Per adult | USD 184 |
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