1 Day Lake Naivasha Day Trip

Day 1

Early morning pick up from Nairobi hotel at 07:00am and drive through the great rift valley escarpment. Have a stop at the great rift valley escarpment for pictures and bathroom break. Arrive in Naivasha where we have organized a boat ride. The lake sits over 6,000 feet, and is the highest lake in the Rift Valley and one of its most beautiful. Fringed by papyrus and with the extinct Mount Longonot as a backdrop, this is a wonderful place to watch and photograph birds. Over 400 species of birds have been seen in the Rift Valley and this offers great bird viewing opportunities. As you enjoy this wonderful bird life by boat around Lake Naivasha, you will get close to Cormorants drying their wings, Pink Backed Pelicans, Herons, colorful Kingfishers fish eagles, just to mention a few.

After the boat ride you will break for bike ride proceeding to Hell’s Gate National Park which is known for its interesting geology and the steam geysers that are found in some areas. The cliffs in the park provide ideal nesting and vantage points for many birds of prey. It is possible to hike down the gorge to the hot springs and one of our resident naturalists will be happy to accompany you on the walk. Afterwards you will have your late lunch at Lake Naivasha Sopa lodge and after drive back to Nairobi. Your estimated time of arrival will be at around 6 pm and your drop off will be at your respective hotels or airport.