
Lake Naivasha, Kenya
Lake Naivasha is a beautiful freshwater lake, the second largest in the area after Lake Baringo. The lake is 12 kilometres across, but its waters are shallow. Lake area varies greatly according to rainfall, almost doubling it size after the rainy season.
At the beginning of the 20th Century, Naivasha completely dried up and effectively disappeared. The resulting open land was farmed, until heavy rains a few years later caused the lake to return to existence, swallowing up the newly established estates. Today, the lake and its surrounds are rich in natural bounty, and the fertile soils and water supply attracts many animals.Much of the lake is surrounded by forests of the yellow barked Acacia Xanthophlea, known as the yellow fever tree. These forests abound with bird life, and having recently been declared a Ramsar site (a site or wetlands of international importance for migratory wildfowl), Naivasha is now known as a world class birding destination. Species to be found here include the great white pelican and the fish eagle, who come to feed on the fish that are so abundant in the lake's fresh water, as well as kingfisher, grey-capped warbler and cormorants to name but a few.
The waters of the lake draw a great range of game to these shores. Giraffes wander among the acacia, buffalo wallow in the swamps and Colobus monkeys call from the treetops. Meanwhile, the lake's large hippo population sleep the day out in the shallows. Boat trips on the lake are widely available depending on the water level, and is a great way to explore the lake.
Sunsets are always stunning, with the haunting call of a Fish Eagle high over the Lake bringing the day to a perfect end....
Photos of Lake Naivasha
Boat safari on the hunt for hippos
(photo by rgrant_97)

Waterbuck in Lake Naivasha
(photo by Tristan27)

Pelicans looking for food
(photo by Tristan27)

Tours and Safaris to Lake Naivasha
Below are some of the safari holidays we offer which include a visit to Lake Naivasha. To find out more about each tour, just click one of the links below. We can also arrange custom tours and safaris which go to Lake Naivasha so feel free to e-mail us or visit our custom tours page.
Lake Nakuru & Lake Naivasha
3 days from $765 per person
3 days from $765 per person
Lake Naivasha & Masai Mara
4 days from $995 per person
4 days from $995 per person
Mount Kenya, Naivasha & Masai Mara
5 days from $1445 per person
5 days from $1445 per person
Mount Kenya, Naivasha & Masai Mara
6 days from $1755 per person
6 days from $1755 per person
Mount Kenya, Nakuru, Naivasha, Masai
6 days from $1845 per person
6 days from $1845 per person
Safari and Beach Honeymoon
10 days from $4240 per person
10 days from $4240 per person
Safari and Diani Beach Honeymoon
13 days from $4995 per person
13 days from $4995 per person
Classic Family Safari
9 days from $2550 per person
9 days from $2550 per person
Family Safari with Beach Extension
12 days from $3150 per person
12 days from $3150 per person
Luxury Honeymoon Retreat
10 days from $6730 per person
10 days from $6730 per person
Hotels in (or near to) Lake Naivasha
Wildlife you can see in Lake Naivasha
Cape Buffalo
Banded Mongoose
Bat-eared Fox
Black heron
Black-and-White Colobus Monkey
Duiker
Fish Eagle
Goliath Heron
Grant's Gazelle
Great Egret
Great White Pelican
Hartebeest
Hippo
Hyena
Hyrax
Impala
Jackal
Lesser Flamingo
Lilac-breasted Roller
Lovebird
Marabou Stork
Masai Giraffe
Olive Baboon
Pied Kingfisher
Plains Zebra
Porcupine
Red-billed Firefinch
Reedbuck
Rothschild's Giraffe
Rueppell's Vulture
Sacred Ibis
Secretary Bird
Serval Cats
Spoonbill
Steenbok
Thomson's Gazelle
Verreaux's Eagle
Vervet Monkey
Waterbuck
White-breasted Cormorant
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