Kenya
Lake Naivasha
Overview
A freshwater lake in the Rift Valley popular for boat safaris, hippo sightings, and as a relaxed stopover between Nairobi and the Mara.
Best time to visit
Year-round.
Top parks & reserves
- Lake Naivasha
- Crescent Island
- Hell's Gate National Park
Accommodation
Camping, budget lodges, and comfortable mid-range camps near Lake Naivasha — exact properties confirmed at booking based on your dates and party size.
Safaris to Lake Naivasha
Big 5Masai Mara, Kenya
4-Day Masai Mara & Lake Naivasha Safari from Nairobi
3 nights$1,574 – $1,937 pp USD
CircuitMasai Mara, Kenya
5-Day Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru & Lake Naivasha Safari
4 nights$1,725 – $2,362 pp USD
BudgetMasai Mara, Lake Nakuru & Naivasha
5-Day Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru & Naivasha Budget Safari
4 Nights$890 USD
CircuitAmboseli, Naivasha & Masai Mara
6-Day Amboseli, Lake Naivasha & Masai Mara Safari
5 nights$2,950 pp USD
CircuitMasai Mara, Kenya
6-Day Masai Mara, Lake Naivasha & Amboseli Safari
5 nights$2,254 – $2,936 pp USD
Built for University GroupsAmboseli, Lake Naivasha, Lake Nakuru & Masai Mara, Kenya
7-Day Kenya College Safari
6 nights, fixed-tent camps, all meals included$1,100 USD
CircuitMara, Naivasha, Nakuru & Amboseli
7-Day Masai Mara, Lake Naivasha, Lake Nakuru & Amboseli Safari
6 nights$3,450 pp USD
Private 4x4Mara, Nakuru, Hell's Gate & Naivasha
7-Day Masai Mara, Nakuru, Hell's Gate & Naivasha 4x4 Safari
6 nights$3,300 pp USD
Private 4x4Mara, Nakuru, Hell's Gate & Naivasha
7-Day Private 4x4 Kenya Safari — Mara, Nakuru & Naivasha
6 nights$3,300 pp USD
CircuitFive-park circuit
9-Day Kenya Grand Circuit Safari – Mara, Nakuru, Naivasha, Amboseli & Tsavo West
8 nights$4,600 pp USD
Lake Naivasha safari FAQs
When is the best time to visit Lake Naivasha?
Year-round.
Which parks and reserves are near Lake Naivasha?
Lake Naivasha is known for Lake Naivasha, Crescent Island, Hell's Gate National Park.
What accommodation is used on a Lake Naivasha safari?
Camping, budget lodges, and comfortable mid-range camps near Lake Naivasha. Exact properties are confirmed at booking based on your dates and party size.