Kenya safari destination

Lake Naivasha safari.

Hippo, giraffe and birdlife on a freshwater Rift Valley lake — one of the easiest stops to add to a longer safari.

Group of ELMAG SAFARIS safari vans together on a game drive in Kenya

Lake Naivasha at a glance

Lake Naivasha

A freshwater lake in the Rift Valley, ringed by acacia and farmland, about an hour and a half from Nairobi. It is one of the easiest lakes to combine with a longer safari.

Naivasha is known for hippo, giraffe and abundant birdlife along the shoreline, with boat trips on the lake and walking or cycling on the nearby crescent island and conservancies.

Wildlife
Naivasha is known for hippo, giraffe and abundant birdlife along the shoreline, with boat trips on the lake and walking…
Best months
Year-round. Dry months roughly June to October and January to March give the most comfortable driving and walking.
Suggested stay
One or two nights. It works well as a gentle first or second stop on a Kenya itinerary.
Park fees
Current fees are included in your WhatsApp quotation.

Why ELMAG SAFARIS

Lake Naivasha with a local team.

ELMAG SAFARIS is based in Iten, Elgeyo Marakwet County, and runs private and group safaris across Kenya in pop-top safari vans with local driver-guides. Every itinerary is built around your dates, your group and your lodge preferences, and your quotation arrives on WhatsApp.

Questions

Lake Naivasha safari: common questions.

When is the best time to visit Lake Naivasha?

Year-round. Dry months, roughly June to October and January to March, give the most comfortable driving and walking.

How long should I spend at Lake Naivasha?

One or two nights. It works well as a gentle first or second stop on a Kenya itinerary.

How much does a Lake Naivasha trip cost?

We do not publish a price list because every trip is priced for your dates, group, vehicle and lodges. Send an enquiry on WhatsApp and your quotation, including current park fees, comes back to you there.

Can I combine Lake Naivasha with other destinations?

Yes. Most itineraries combine several reserves and lakes. See our 3 to 10-day safari packages or all eight destinations, and we will build the route around your dates.

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