Your day begins with an early morning pickup from your Nairobi hotel, residence, airport or preferred location.
Meet your professional driver-guide and depart Nairobi for Lake Naivasha. The drive takes you through the scenic Great Rift Valley, with opportunities to stop at a viewpoint depending on your schedule.
Enjoy the changing scenery as you descend into the Rift Valley towards Naivasha.
Morning: Lake Naivasha Boat Safari
Arrive at Lake Naivasha and proceed to the lakeshore for your boat excursion. The boat ride takes you onto the freshwater lake, offering beautiful views of the surrounding landscape and opportunities to observe wildlife from the water.
Keep an eye out for:
Hippos, African fish eagles, Pelicans, Herons, Kingfishers,Jacanas & Other water birds
Lake Naivasha is an important birding destination, and its waters and shoreline support a wide variety of bird species. Boat trips also provide opportunities to see hippos in and around the lake. The boat ride is generally relaxed and scenic, making it suitable for couples, families and travelers interested in photography and nature.
Crescent Island Game Sanctuary
After the boat excursion, continue to Crescent Island Game Sanctuary. Crescent Island is a partially submerged volcanic crater and private wildlife sanctuary where visitors can enjoy a guided walking safari among plains wildlife. Unlike a conventional vehicle-based game drive, the Crescent Island experience allows you to explore the sanctuary on foot.
Depending on the day and wildlife movements, you may encounter:
Giraffes, Zebras, Wildebeest, Gazelles, Waterbuck, Buffalo, Other plains wildlife & Numerous bird species
Your local guide will accompany you and explain the wildlife, vegetation and landscape as you walk.
Lunch
After the walking safari, enjoy lunch at a suitable lakeside restaurant, lodge or another agreed location. Lunch can be included in your package on request. Take some time to relax and enjoy the peaceful surroundings before beginning the return journey.
Afternoon: Return to Nairobi
After lunch, begin the drive back to Nairobi. Depending on traffic and your departure time, you can arrive back in Nairobi in the late afternoon or early evening.
End of Lake Naivasha and Crescent Island Day Tour.
