Unmatched Expeditions · Kenya
Lake Naivasha Day Trip
Lake Naivasha • Crescent Island Game Sanctuary
Trip Overview
| Company | Unmatched Expeditions |
| Duration | Day Trip |
| Cost pps | $275 |
| Start / End | Nairobi, Kenya |
| Parks Visited | Lake Naivasha |
| Best Season | Year-round |
| Vehicle | Safari Van |
| Included | Stated meals, park entry fees, walking safari |
| Excluded | International flights, visas, tips/gratuities, personal expenses, travel insurance |
Day Trip
Lake Naivasha
Lake Naivasha
| Transfer | Nairobi to Lake Naivasha: ~120 km (approx. 2.5 hours) |
| Meals | Lunch |
| Wildlife | Hippos in Lake Naivasha; African fish eagle, pelican, cormorant, waterbuck, giraffe (on Crescent Island) |
Daily Programme
- Scenic drive through Nairobi and up into the Great Rift Valley
- Stop at the Rift Valley viewpoint for panoramic photos
- Afternoon boat ride on Lake Naivasha — spot hippos, fish eagles, and a variety of water birds
- Visit Crescent Island Game Sanctuary (walking with wildlife)
- Drive back to Nairobi in the evening
Important Notes
Road Conditions & Travel Times
- All distances and travel times are approximate and may vary due to road conditions, weather, and stops
- Kenya’s roads range from tarmac (highways) to murram (gravel/dirt) tracks within the parks
Health & Safety
- Yellow fever vaccination certificate required if arriving from an endemic country
- Malaria prophylaxis is strongly recommended for all safari destinations listed
- Travel insurance with medical evacuation cover is required
Packing Essentials
- Neutral-coloured clothing (khaki, olive, brown) — avoid white, blue and black which attract insects
- Warm fleece or jacket for early morning game drives, sunscreen, sunhat, bug repellent
- Binoculars, camera, extra memory cards and batteries