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One of the freshwater lakes that dot Kenya's Great Rift Valley, the large but relatively shallow Lake Naivasha is a sanctuary for a diverse range of wildlife, from hippos and zebras to over 400 species of birds, including the majestic African Fish Eagle.

The southern part of the lake is flanked by the Hell's Gate National Park, known for its remarkable geothermal activity and unique wildlife.

It's a popular spot for boat tours, including to the Crescent Island sanctuary on the lake's eastern side. For something a little different try a cycling safari in Hell's Gate National Park.

Safari in Kenya

Kenya's best safari reserves and camps

Kenya is the original home of the safari and it’s still one of the finest safari destinations on the continent. I've been travelling to Kenya for decades, as a travel journalist and guidebook author writing about safari, conservation and life among the Maasai tribes. The main thing I've learned: there's so much more to Kenya than the mainstream safari industry of luxury camps, the Masai Mara, and the famed 'Big Five' beasts (so named because they were the prize targets of early-20th century hunters)...read more

Lake Naivasha Tours

East Africa, Africa

Highlights Of Kenya Private Safari

See the very best of Kenya on this exclusive adventure

8 daysFrom $2,950
East Africa, Africa

Kenya & Tanzania Safari

Visit the gems of East Africa: the Masai Mara & the Serengeti

15 daysFrom $3,999
East Africa, Africa

Lions, Rhinos, Hippos & More

Lakes Naivasha & Nakaru & Masai Mara

4 daysFrom $710
East Africa, Africa

Kenya Safari Highlights

See the best of Kenya in one week

7 daysFrom $1,220
East Africa, Africa

The Best Of Kenya

See Kenya's highlights in 10 days

10 daysFrom $2,160
East Africa, Africa

7 National Parks – Classic Kenya Safari

See the absolute best of Kenya's national parks

9 daysFrom $1,610

Lake Naivasha Travel Companies

East Africa

Governors' Camp Collection

Luxury Safari holidays in East Africa
Kenya

Odyssey Safaris

Creating unforgettable experiences in East Africa
East Africa, Southern Africa

Wild Frontiers

Safaris into East, West and Southern Africa
East Africa, Central Africa

Rwanda Eco Company & Safaris

Tailor made gorilla and wildlife safaris
East Africa

Natural World Kenya Safaris

The leader in customized and budget-friendly East Africa safaris
East Africa, Southern Africa

Take Me To Africa

Experts in small group travel to Africa
East Africa

Beyond Travel

Uganda-based safari specialist
Kenya

Wilbers Safari Holidays

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