Lake Naivasha National Park

Located in the north-west about 80 kilometers from Nairobi, Lake Naivasha National Park is the home of Kenya Birding safari. While visiting this site in Nakuru County, travelers get to witness the rich wildlife abundant countryside of Kenya and explore the fresh waters along the Rift Valley. The wildlife watching adventure in Lake Naivasha National Park is one of its kind allowing up close encounters with animals during the game drives and boat safari. While exploring the untapped world of Lake Naivasha National Park, it is a joy to watch the huge population of hippos cooling off from the heat of the day. The Kenya wildlife safari/ Kenya Holiday Trip in Lake Naivasha, the vibrant birdlife of the country is experienced with the site housing 400 species of birds.

The areas around Lake Naivasha National Park provide photogenic places like the rift valley, acacia woodland, open savannahs, River Gilgil and Malewa. The waters around this sanctuary have favored a diverse species of birds to thrive in the alkaline environment. It offers one of the best places to find African Fish Eagles which are fond of hiding in the acacia trees in the fields. As one of the most renowned conservation sites in the country, Lake Naivasha Park has boasted the numbers of Grey-crested Helmeted-shrike, one of the most endangered species to watch in this part of East Africa. Birders admire the site for the rare species like the Basra Reed Warbler, the Lesser and pink flamingoes, African spoonbill and others.

Attractions & Activities- What to do in Lake Naivasha

Birding in Lake Naivasha

Lake Naivasha is the home of Birding trips in Kenya due to the vibrant birdlife existing around the alkaline waters. There is a colorful birdlife around this sanctuary tells the tales of the birds of East Africa with about 350 species. Some of the iconic birds of Kenya to see in Lake Naivasha include; the Little Grebe, Common Cuckoo, Black Cuckoo, Jacanas, Herons, Sand-Plover, Namaqua Dove, Ring-necked dove, Red-chested cuckoo, Kingfishers.

Game viewing

The game viewing in Naivasha is the best way to explore the unseen beauty of one of the wildlife sanctuaries in Kenya. The best spectacular of the lake are the mammals which are common in most parks of Kenya like buffalos, zebra, waterbuck, giraffes, wildebeest and hippos. Animal viewing is best performed during the game drives that allows deeper movement around the areas.

 Horseback Riding

Horseback Riding is a unique activity of the Kenya wildlife tours that can be done in Lake Naivasha. Whereas it is a rare activity in most sanctuaries in Kenya, horseback riding in the wild allows one to blend in with other creatures in the animal paradise. The activity is safe, guided and highly informative and visitors can move far into the park.

Mountain Longonoot

Mountain Longonoot is the home of photogenic places that many people love to explore during Kenya Holiday Tours. Travelers get the opportunity to view the crater on the top of the mountain and after move in search for wildlife around the area.

Boat Safari

While visiting Kenya, Naivasha boat cruise is a must do activity for those looking for the best wildlife activity to do in the country. The boat safari is the best way to watch aquatic animals like crocodiles, hippos, monitor lizards. Other animals can be seen cooling off from the water and birds grace the views with flamingos being seen in this place.

The best time to visit

Like other prime East Africa wildlife safari destinations, the best time to visit Lake Naivasha National Park is during the dry season. This is usually in the months of June-September and December to February. In this period the grass is shorter making it easy to spot distant animals in the savannahs. However, all year exploration can be done even in the wet months of the year allowing visitors of different budget and travel plans.

How to get to Lake Naivasha

During the once in a life time adventures in East Africa, travelers to Kenya’s Lake Naivasha Park can get to the lake in two ways, namely; road and air. The journey starts from the capital Nairobi proceeding the Matatu Station along Accra Road. The word Matatu means the “minibus that people use for public transport in the city”. While heading to Lake Naivasha Park, one has to embark on the whole day of adventuring through the remote parts of the country. It is possible to make spots at Hell’s Gate National Park before proceeding to Naivasha.

Travelers who want to use air transport can hire a charter flight from Nairobi at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to the city of Nakuru. From there, it takes about 45 minutes to reach the Naivasha Town. On reaching the town, the Kenya wildlife adventures can start with boat safari to see aquatic animals.