- No. Of Days :
2 Day - Journey Type :
Private Safaris - Start Point :
Nairobi - End Point :
Lake Naivasha
Description
A 2 days’ safari visiting the Hells gate, Lake Naivasha and Crescent Island. Hell’s gate National Park offers a spectacular scenery including towering cliffs, star rocked towers and the belching plumes of geothermal steam makes it one of the most atmospheric parks in Africa. Guests can enjoy hiking, rock climbing, bicycle riding and a natural spa while at Hells Gate. Lake Naivasha is a freshwater lake. The name Naivasha derives from the local Maasai name Nai’posha meaning “rough water”. Enjoy a boat ride at the lake as you see hippos in the water up close. There are also hundreds of birds in the lake including the famous fish eagle. At the shores of the lake, you will be able to spot some wildlife including buffalos, baboons, zebras, hartebeest among others. The Crescent Island Game Sanctuary. Located on Lake Naivasha, in the Great Rift Valley, Kenya. It is one of the most beautiful parks in Kenya and is often called Naivasha’s best-kept secret. Perfect for Wildlife and Bird Watching. You will be staying at Lake Naivasha Sopa Lodge. It is a 1.5-hour drive from Nairobi. It is located in a grassland area with acacia bushes and trees. The lodge is not only home to giraffes, waterbuck, Colobus and Vervet monkeys but also a night stop for the hippos.
Price : $390
Price Includes
- Airport transfers
- Return Transportation as per the itinerary
- 1 Night Full board accommodation in Lake Naivasha
- Services of professional Driver/Guide
- All Hotel Taxes and Levies
- Picnic lunch in Naivasha.
- National Park & entrance fees
- Excursions & activities as per itinerary
- Bottled Water during safari.
Price Excludes
- Travel and medical insurances
- International inbound and outbound flights
- Visas
- Tips and Gratuities
- Accommodation in Nairobi upon request
Itinerary
Day 1 Nairobi to Lake Naivasha
Pick up in Nairobi Hotel/Airport and Depart for Lake Naivasha at 7.30 am. This will be a 1.5-2hours’ drive. You will have a brief stopover at the Great Rift Valley view point see the spectacular views of Mt Longonot and the expansive floor of the rift valley. On arrival at Lake Naivasha, you proceed to Lake Naivasha Sopa Lodge for check in. Depart the lodge with packed lunch boxes for Hells gate national park. Optional bike riding and walking safari at the Hells Gate. Your guide will assist you hire a good bike for the Hells gate bike ride. The guided walking safari starts immediately from the Hells gate in the company of an experienced guide. Enjoy your picnic lunch at the Hells gate national park picnic site as you view the park and watch the animals walk around. Depart Hell’s gate national park and proceed to Lake Naivasha to enjoy an optional boat ride while seeing hippos, birds, and the best views of the lake. Arrive at Lake Naivasha and start your boating trip on the lake. Enjoy a 2-hour boat ride and fishing in the lake as you watch the hippos and thousands of bird species. You return to your lodge in the evening just in time for dinner. Lunch, dinner and overnight at Lake Naivasha Sopa Lodge.
Day 2 Lake Naivasha to Nairobi
After breakfast proceed to the Crescent Island Perfect for Wildlife and Bird Watching . Proceed for lunch enroute to Nairobi. Later on, drive back to Nairobi. Drop off at your Nairobi hotel for check in and overnight stay/at the airport for your outbound flight. Breakfast and Lunch at Lake Naivasha Sopa Lodge.