Day Trip to Lake Naivasha Cresent Island

One of the Rift Valley’s few freshwater lakes, Lake Naivasha is a popular spot for day trips from Nairobi. The pleasant forested surroundings, which are a far cry from the congestion and noise of Nairobi, are another big draw.
On the Eastern side of the lake lies its ‘best kept secret’ the Cresent Island. The only way to get here is by boat, past kingfishers and pelicans, from one of the lakeshore hotels to Crescent Island Game Sanctuary, where you can see (and walk with) giraffe, zebra, and other plains herbivores; there are no predators so it’s quite safe. On the way to the crater keep your eyes open for hippos as you are on the outer rim of a volcanic crater, which is also the deepest part of the lake.

Excursion

You depart for Lake Naivasha at 0800 hrs with a stopover at the breath taking Great Rift valley Escarpment. Here you will view the formation and extension of the great rift. Thereafter, you will proceed down the bottom of the valley and head to Lake Naivasha.
On arrival, the driver assists you get the boat men, who do a briefing and proceed for the ride. The boat takes you on a scenic tour of the lake with a visit to the Crescent Island which is an Animal and Bird Sanctuary on the Eastern Side of Lake Naivasha. A number of mammals can be seen grazing in the surrounding lake environs such as Maasai giraffe, zebra, dik diks, steenbok, impala, gazelles and, at night, hippos. The sanctuary has several walking trails and stunning views of Mt. Longonot, The Aberdares and the Mau Escarpment.

You spend some time wandering around at your own pace and enjoy the peace and calm broken only by the sounds of the Islands wild inhabitants.

At 1300 hrs, you will return to where you had left your driver, with his assistance you break for lunch at a restaurant of your choice.  Lunch is paid directly by self, depending on your menu choice. After lunch you depart at about 1500 hrs for a leisurely drive back to Nairobi.

On arrival you are dropped at your accommodation or JKIA airport in time depending on your departure schedule.

Tour Includes

  • Individual entry fee to the Crescent Island
  • Boat rides
  • A bottle of drinking water
  • Transport on a luxury safari vehicle
  • Professional safari guide
  • Pick and drop within Nairobi

Tour Excludes

  • International air ticket
  • ETA obtained via http://www.etakenya.go.ke/en
  • Accommodation & lunch
  • Driver / guide’s tip,
  • Travel /luggage insurance,
  • Medical and all other personal expenses not mentioned on the includes
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