Lake Naivasha National Park Kenya
Also called “Sheer Adventure”, Lake Naivaisha National Park is located in the Northeast of Nairobi city. The park was established in April 1995 and sits over an area of 140 square kilometres. Lake Naivasha National Park derives its name from Lake Naivasha; the second largest freshwater lake in Kenya and it is one of the unique features found on the Great Rift Valley. The Lake is the highest of the Rift Valley lakes at an elevation of 1,884 metres and with no viewable outlet but assumed to have an underground outflow because of its relatively fresh water.
Main attractions and activities in Lake Naivasha National Park
Crescent Island
Game Viewing
Despite the fact that Lake Naivasha National Park is small in size, it hosts over 100 animal species. A game drives through the park will expose you to a variety of these animals which include Hippos, Giraffes, Waterbucks, Zebras, and many other wildlife species. During the drive, you are also able to sight the various bird species that nestle in the park.Lake Naivasha
Exploring Lake Naivasha by boat brings you closer to its unique and rich species of wildlife, birds, and other aquatic life. The Fish eagle is the most captivating of the birdlife here. The lake also presents an opportunity to do fishing.Bird Watching
With over 500 bird species, the birds of Lake National National Park are the foremost attractions. These can be spotted during a boat trip on the lake and commonly seen species include the Grey-backed Fiscal, Spectacled Weaver, cormorants, pelicans, Jacanas, Herons among others.Horseback riding
Mount Longonot
Located Southeast of Lake Naivasha, Mount Longonot presents an irresistible urge to conquer its crater. The hike to the top of this dormant volcano takes you through a trail with possibilities of spotting leopards, buffalos, antelopes among other species.Best time to visit Lake Naivasha National Park
The summer season (June to October) presents the best time to visit Lake Naivasha National Park. During this time, the skies are clear and the sun heat is bearable therefore allowing scenic views of the park and easy sighting of wildlife. The winter season provides a cold and pleasing atmosphere for exploring the lake. It is during this season that also migratory bird species flock to the Lake Naivasha National Park therefore ideal for the bird watchers.How to get to Lake Naivasha National Park
Road access to Lake Naivasha National Park from Nairobi can be by use of a privately owned vehicle or public transport to Naivasha town and eventually to Lake Naivasha National Park.Where to stay in Lake Naivasha National Park
Naivasha National Park has some of the accommodation facilities within and those near the park. These facilities include the following;- Sawela Lodge
- Naivasha Sopa
- Enashipai Lodges
- Naivasha Crescent
- Naivasha Kongoni Lodge
- Kiboko Luxury Camp
