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.



