Tours/Nairobi/Crescent Island Walking Safari & Lake Naivasha Hippo Boat Cruise
Viator · Private tour

Crescent Island Walking Safari & Lake Naivasha Hippo Boat Cruise

5.0(20)Nairobi1 hour
TRIPADVISOR5.0(20)

Description

Embark on a wonderful road drive and enjoy the breathtaking scenic beauty. Marvel at the spectacular views of the Rift Valley escapements. Take a peaceful visit at the charming catholic church nestled down the hill a hidden gem rich in cultural and spiritual heritage. Enjoy a relaxed boat ride and watch the hippo families basking lazily. Wander in wild with wild animals at their natural setup. Here you can take wonderful photos at a close range with the giraffes, zebra, Impala, wild beast, hippos, gazelles and waterbucks.

Tour Options

Crescent Island Walking Safari & Lake Naivasha Hippo Boat Cruise
  • Pickup included

Itinerary

Admission included120 min

We shall enjoy a relaxing boat ride at Lake Naivasha on route to the Crescent island. Here we shall enjoy the hippos basking lazily on the shores of the Lake. At Crescent Island we shall enjoy the breathtaking walking safari in the presence of numerous wildlife. The wonderful horizons of the Lake and the birds taking flights is a wonderful experience.

Admission included50 min

Watch hippos basking on shores while enjoying diverse birdlife and breathtaking scenery.

30 min

Take in the spectacular views of the Great Rift valley and browse souvenirs at the gift shop. Visit the small Catholic church perched on the hill, built by Italian prisoners of war at Maii Mahiu.

Highlights

Private transportation
I will offer bottled water and a bunch of fresh fruits
Boat ride Safari

What's included

Included
Private transportation
I will offer bottled water and a bunch of fresh fruits
Boat ride Safari
Not included
I will escort clients to a nearby restaurant for Lunch and drinks.
Crescent Island entrance fee (40USD)

Pickup Locations & Times

We provide door to door pickup from all hotels in Nairobi and it's environs. We can also organize pickups from the airport with plier arrangements.

Traveller Ratings

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Important Information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Reviews(20)

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sarahaN4731IU
July 17, 2026
Best day trip ever

The best day trip ever! I'm so happy I booked this tour. Crescent Island is magical, and absolutely worth the drive from Nairobi. The island is beautiful, the animals are abundant, and both my guide and our boat operator were so lovely. Hippos, bushbuck, zebra, giraffe, maribu stork, ostrich, gazelle...all up so close...in the most peaceful setting. Communication was great. I would do it again!

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TriniTravelingGyal
July 15, 2026
TRIP OF A LIFETIME!!! THANK YOU PERFECTO

TRIP OF A LIFETIME Where do I start????? I met Duncan on a whim, and he mentioned his tour to Lake Naivasha. I was completely unfamiliar, but since he was such a funny, kind, well-spoken young man, trying to make an honest dollar, I said why not, and I booked my business with him. What a HUGE regret it would have been if I had not listened. This excursion truly made our trip to Kenya a TRIP OF A LIFETIME. From transport ( he arrived 30 minutes early) to the Knowledge of the landscape, history, and animals, all with top-notch professionalism, it was a TOP KNOTCH experience and once that my group of 12 will forever cherish. Do yourself a favor. BOOK WITH PERFECTO.... TODAY!!!!!! You will thank me, and yourself, later!!

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R4294JXkatjal
May 29, 2026
A great day out on a beautiful spot!

A very nice trip with the friendly, careful and knowledgeable driver & guide Sam, who explained lots of what we saw on the island. We saw plenty of animals during our walk, with a group of grazing hippos an extra 'treat'. :) The boat trip could have been a little longer to explore the "end" of the island, and personally I would have happily skipped the lunch-and-souvenir-shop-stop at the end for another hour on this beautiful spot :)

Operator response

Asante sana we are happy that you enjoyed your day trip.

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Mobile56836913971
May 21, 2026
Above expectations

The experience is above expectations our tour was just perfect we been able to see almost all the animals including hippos and python. Totally recommend this trip but keep in mind that you will be walking a lot

Operator response

Thankyou for a wonderful feedback.

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petermE4270KQ
May 3, 2026
A relaxing day trip

We enjoyed ourselves. The pickup was easy and convenient at our hotel in Nairobi. The boat ride and wonderful view of hippos. Best way to spend a day in Nairobi.

Operator response

Thankyou for spending your day in Nairobi with us.

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Journey65133606612
May 2, 2026
Haven of Peace

We had a wonderful time at crescent Island. We saw wildlife and beautiful horizons. Our guide was was really great and had a good sense of humor. I highly recommend.

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dannydT6074IQ
May 1, 2026
A Perfect Day at Crescent Island

I had a fantastic experience at Crescent Island Walking Safari & Hippo Boat Cruise. The walking safari was peaceful and unique, allowing us to get surprisingly close to animals like giraffes, zebras, and antelopes in their natural environment. The guides were knowledgeable, friendly, and made the experience both fun and informative.

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kelvinmI3527SA
May 1, 2026
The best experience ever

The whole excursion was very impressive. I saw the wildebeest and zebras. Duncan was a wonderful guide. I highly recommend

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blespetern
May 1, 2026
This was Awesome. Duncan was very accommodating. He is truly the heart of this experience .

This was Awesome. Duncan was very accommodating. He is truly the heart of this experience .

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san2ne
May 1, 2026
So lovely and a nice memories to remember

Fascinating Lake Horizons This was a memorable experience. Our driver guide was very conversant with Crescent Island. We saw hippos basking on the Lake. We enjoyed ourselves.

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