2-Day Lake Naivasha Safari
Description
This 2-day safari offers a refreshing escape from Nairobi to the scenic Lake Naivasha region, located within the Great Rift Valley. Famous for its freshwater lake, hippos, birdlife, volcanic landscapes, and optional walking safaris, Naivasha provides a relaxed but rewarding wildlife experience.
Guests enjoy a boat ride on Lake Naivasha, a walking safari on Sanctuary Farm Island, and the option to explore Hell’s Gate National Park, known for its dramatic gorges, towering cliffs, and geothermal features. This all-year safari is perfect for guests seeking mild adventure, photography, and unique nature encounters.
● Style: Private Safari by 4x4 Land Cruiser
● Dates: Flexible
● Group Size: 2 Adults
● Start/End: Nairobi – Nairobi
Inclusions
Private 4x4 Land Cruiser with professional driver-guide
Boat ride on Lake Naivasha
Sanctuary Farm walking safari entry fees
Lodge accommodation in Naivasha
Bottled drinking water during safari
Government taxes & levies
Pick-up & drop-off in Nairobi
Exclusions
Optional activities: Hell’s Gate, horse riding, Olkaria Spa, Elsamere activities
Personal expenses, tips, or beverages
Travel insurance
Itinerary
Day 1: Nairobi → Lake Naivasha (Boat Ride + Crescent Island Walk) → Overnight in Naivasha
Day 2: Departure → Nairobi
Day-by-Day Experience
Day 1: Nairobi → Lake Naivasha
Morning pickup from your Nairobi hotel or Jomo Kenyatta Airport
Drive through the Great Rift Valley with scenic viewpoint stops
Arrive at Lake Naivasha for a mid-morning boat ride.
Head to Sanctuary Farm Island for a guided walking safari where you may walk among giraffes, zebras, antelopes, and wildebeest
Lunch at your preferred accommodation
Afternoon leisure: relax at the lodge, swim, or explore the gardens
Optional activities (extra cost):
– Horse riding at Sanctuary Farm
– High Tea at Elsamere Conservation Centre
Dinner and overnight at your selected Naivasha lodge
Day 2: Lake Naivasha → Nairobi
Breakfast at the lodge
Optional morning visit to Hell’s Gate National Park (famous for Cycling between towering cliffs, walking safaris among zebras, giraffes & buffalo & Olkaria Geothermal Spa)
Depart Naivasha late morning
Lunch en route (optional, not included)
Arrive back in Nairobi in the afternoon
Drop-off at your hotel or airport