LAKE NAIVASHA & HELLSGATE SAFARI

An early morning drive to Lake Naivasha with the stop at the Great Rift valley to watch the Majestic View of Escarpments. Lake Naivasha is the highest and the most beautiful of the Rif Valley lakes. At 1910m (6200f), the water is fresh and the lake is fringed with dense clumps of papyrus (ancient Egyptian once used this to make paper).

Kingfishers use the papyrus as a perch, herons hide in it while searching for food. Naivasha is yet another area popular for bird watching (over 400species have been recorded). It is also a favorite weekend retreat for Nairobi residents, who come here to sail, water ski and fish. There are no crocodiles in the lake as the water is too cold for them, due to altitude but there are a number of hippos.

Along the lake shore, vineyards produce grapes for the country’s fledging wine industry. Explore Hells gate National park and watch many animals like Giraffes, antelopes, buffalos, warthogs, zebras and many others. You will have an option to ride the bicycle in the National park also and visit to the Gorges where there is hot spring water falls. Proceed to the Crescent camp for the lunch and then head to the Boat ride.

Enjoy your ride in the lake as you watch many hippos and birds. You will also option to visit the Crescent island for safari walk with animals(for extra cost) where you will walk with many animals like the Young and old Giraffes, water bulk, zebras and many others. after the boat and island tour, Depart to Nairobi and your driver Guide will drop you back to your Hotel or Airport.