Lake Naivasha National Park

High populations of hippos and flamingos

About Destination

Nairobi is a top tour destination itself and thus makes it easier to make time for a day out for you to relax and enjoy wildlife viewing. In this safari tour you shall visit the Giraffe Center, Animal Orphanage and Nairobi National Park. Nonetheless, through the help of a safari guide, you’ll get handy information about the wildlife and the individual safari destinations.

Destination at a glance

The lake is home to a variety of types of wildlife including over 400 different species of bird and a sizable population of hippos. The fish community in the lake has been highly variable over time, influenced by changes in climate, fishing effort and the introduction of invasive species. The most recent shift in the fish population followed the accidental introduction of common carp in 2001. Nine years later, in 2010, common carp accounted for over 90% of the mass of fish caught in the lake.

There are two smaller lakes in the vicinity of Lake Naivasha: Lake Oloiden and Lake Sonachi (a green crater lake). The Crater Lake Game Sanctuary lies nearby, while the lake shore is known for its population of European immigrants and settlers

Wildlife

Buffalo, Giraffe, Mongoose, Zebra, Impala, Waterbuck, Crocodile, Wildebeest, Oryx among many others.

Activities

Guided Walking Safaris, Hiking & Bike Riding at the Hell’s Gate National Park