Lake Naivasha and Crescent Island Day Safari Walk among Wildlife
Description
Its uniquely immersive and relaxed safari experience. Unlike traditional game drives, this tour allows you to walk freely among wildlife such as giraffes, zebras, and antelope, creating a much closer and more personal connection with nature. The experience is further elevated by a scenic boat ride across Lake Naivasha, where you can spot hippos and a variety of birdlife, adding a refreshing water-based element rarely found in most safaris. With no large predators on Crescent Island, the environment is safe and მშვიდ, allowing for unhurried exploration and excellent photography opportunities. Combined with stunning views of the Rift Valley landscapes and the backdrop of Mount Longonot, the tour offers remarkable scenery within a short distance from Nairobi, making it an ideal, less crowded alternative for those seeking a calm yet memorable wildlife encounter in just a day.
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Itinerary
A typical Lake Naivasha and Crescent Island day tour begins with an early morning departure from Nairobi around 6:30 AM, followed by a scenic drive through the Great Rift Valley with a brief stop at a viewpoint for photos. By mid-morning, you arrive at Lake Naivasha, where you embark on a relaxing boat ride to spot hippos and a wide variety of birdlife, including fish eagles. The journey continues to Crescent Island Game Sanctuary, where you enjoy a guided walking safari among freely roaming animals such as giraffes, zebras, and antelopes, offering a rare up-close wildlife experience on foot. Around early afternoon, you break for lunch at a lakeside restaurant before spending some time at leisure or opting for additional activities like visiting Hell's Gate National Park for cycling or light hiking. In the late afternoon, you depart for Nairobi, arriving back in the early evening after a full day of nature, wildlife, and scenic landscapes.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Our driver guide will pick you up at your hotel lobby within Nairobi
Important Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
