Lake Naivasha is a freshwater lake north west of the capital Nairobi and it is the highest of the Rift Valley lakes which is 1884m above sea level.
Freshwater shores fringed with papyrus and yellow acacias, hippos frolicking in the shallows and the cacophony of twittering birds, create a lasting impression of Lake Naivasha.
Why Stay in Lake Naivasha
A safari at Lake Naivasha offers a delightful mix of wildlife and birdlife, set against the scenic backdrop of Kenya’s freshwater lake and surrounding acacia woodlands. Visitors can spot hippos and Nile crocodiles in and around the lake, while antelopes, giraffes, zebras, and buffalo roam the plains nearby.
The area is also a birdwatcher’s paradise, with over 400 species recorded, including African fish eagles, pelicans, kingfishers, and herons. With a boat ride or a guided game walk, guests can enjoy up-close encounters with these animals, making Lake Naivasha a unique and accessible safari destination.
Stay at the Best Lake Naivasha Safari Lodges
There are many luxury Lake Naivasha safari lodges doddered around Lake Naivasha. Day trips are available to Hells Gate National Park which is at the north east edge of the lake and Joy Adamson’s Elsamere farm.
Joy Adamson was a British naturalist and author of the international bestseller “Born Free”, which describes her trials and tribulations of raising a lion cub called Elsa to adulthood. The farm house was bought in 1967 and is now a conservation centre, focusing on lake ecology and creating environmental awareness.
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