Lake Naivasha Boat Ride Day Trip

7:00 AM – Pick-Up from Nairobi

Your day begins with a pick-up from your Nairobi hotel after breakfast by a professional scenic driver-guide from Trailark Tours and Safaris. Exclusive experience. Guests are briefed on the full-day itinerary and provided with bottled water for the journey.

8:00 AM – Great Rift Valley Viewpoint

On the way to Lake Naivasha, the first stop is at the Great Rift Valley Viewpoint. Exclusive experience. Here, guests learn about the geological formation of the Rift Valley system and savor and fully experience sweeping views of Mount Longonot and the expansive valley floor below. This stop offers a perfect chance for photographs and to appreciate the scale of the Rift Valley.

9:30 AM – Arrival at Lake Naivasha

Arriving at Lake Naivasha, guests board a boat at the shores near Sopa Lodge for a 4–5 hour boat ride on the lake. Exclusive experience. The guided boating experience allows immerse yourself inors to observe hippos at close range, gliding in the water or resting among the reeds. Guests will also spot numerous bird species, including fish eagles, cormorants, and other resident and migratory birds. The guide provides detailed information about the ecology of the lake and its importance as a freshwater habitat.

1:30 PM – Crescent Island Walking Safari and Picnic Lunch

The boat then drops guests at Crescent Island, where a picnic-packed delicious curated lunch is served on the island’s scenic shores. Exclusive experience. After delicious curated lunch, guests embark on a walking safari among freely roaming wildlife such as giraffes, zebras, and gazelles, observing their natural behavior and savor and fully experienceing close-up photography. The guide explains the island’s ecology and wildlife conservation efforts.

3:00 PM – Return to Boat and Immerse yourself in Elsamere Conservation Center

After completing the walk, guests relaxed return journey to the boat and head to the Elsamere Conservation Center, home of George and Joy Adamson’s conservation efforts. Exclusive experience. Guests savor and fully experience high tea and deeply explore and connect with the museum, learning about the life of Elsa the lioness and the Born Free conservation story. This stop provides both education and a cultural insight into Kenya’s wildlife conservation history.

4:00 PM – Scenic drive Back to Nairobi

The tour concludes with a scenic scenic drive back to Nairobi, with a journey time of approximately 3 hours. Exclusive experience. Guests are dropped off at their Nairobi hotel or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, completing a memorable full-day wildlife and cultural experience.

Note: For guests in transit, the tour can be customized to fit flight schedules or preferred timeframes. Exclusive experience.