The Great Lakes & Masai Mara
7 Days / 6 Nights · from USD 1,436Three Rift Valley lakes and a full day among the Big Five
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Lake Naivasha
A freshwater Rift Valley lake with hippos, fish eagles and abundant birdlife, seen by boat and on guided walks.
3 Safari Boyz trips go here: The Great Lakes & Masai Mara (7 Days / 6 Nights), Lake Naivasha Wildlife & Boat Adventure (1 Day) and Ultimate 16-Day Kenya Safari & Diani Escape (16 Days / 15 Nights). Prices start at USD 125 per person.
Lake Naivasha at a glance
- Where
- Kenya
- Best time
- Good all year. Boat rides and walks run in every season; the long rains usually fall from April to June.
- From Nairobi
- Close enough for a day trip from Nairobi.
- Safari Boyz trips
- 3, from USD 125 per person
Wildlife you may see
- Hippos
- Fish eagles
- Water birds
What you see depends on the season and on luck.
Trips to Lake Naivasha
Lake Naivasha Wildlife & Boat Adventure
1 Day · from USD 125A guided walk at Sanctuary Farm and a boat ride among Lake Naivasha's hippos
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Ultimate 16-Day Kenya Safari & Diani Escape
16 Days / 15 Nights · from USD 4,577Ol Pejeta, Samburu, the Aberdares, Lake Nakuru, the Masai Mara and Naivasha, then three nights on Diani Beach
Itinerary, inclusions and prices →Questions about Lake Naivasha
What is Lake Naivasha known for?
A freshwater Rift Valley lake with hippos, fish eagles and abundant birdlife, seen by boat and on guided walks.
When is the best time to visit Lake Naivasha?
Good all year. Boat rides and walks run in every season; the long rains usually fall from April to June.
What wildlife can I see in Lake Naivasha?
Hippos, Fish eagles and Water birds, among others. What you see depends on the season and on luck.
How far is Lake Naivasha from Nairobi?
Close enough for a day trip from Nairobi.
Which Safari Boyz trips go to Lake Naivasha?
3 trips do: The Great Lakes & Masai Mara (7 Days / 6 Nights), Lake Naivasha Wildlife & Boat Adventure (1 Day) and Ultimate 16-Day Kenya Safari & Diani Escape (16 Days / 15 Nights). The lowest starting price is USD 125 per person, on Lake Naivasha Wildlife & Boat Adventure.
Prices, seasons, entry rules and what to pack are in our safari FAQ, and every trip is compared in the Trip Guide.
