Crescent Island & Lake Naivasha Day Trip

A rare combination in one day — a walking safari on Crescent Island where you stroll alongside giraffes, zebras, and wildebeest with no fences and no vehicles, followed by a boat ride on the beautiful freshwater Lake Naivasha. 90 minutes from Nairobi and back by evening.

Trip Highlights

✦  Location: Lake Naivasha, Nakuru County

✦  Distance from Nairobi: 90km — about 1.5 hours drive

✦  Key Attraction: Walking safari on Crescent Island — wildlife at arm's length, no predators

✦  Lake Activities: Boat ride, hippo spotting, birdwatching

✦  Suitable For: Families, couples, friend groups

Day Itinerary

6:00 AM  Depart Nairobi CBD

7:45 AM  Arrive Lake Naivasha — boat ride begins (hippo spotting, birdwatching)

9:30 AM  Crescent Island walking safari — 2-hour guided walk with wildlife

12:00 PM  Lunch at lakeside restaurant (own cost)

1:30 PM  Optional: cycling around the lake or short Hell's Gate visit

3:30 PM  Depart for Nairobi

5:00 PM  Arrive Nairobi CBD

Package Includes

✦  Return transport from Nairobi

✦  Boat ride on Lake Naivasha

✦  Crescent Island walking safari entry

✦  Licensed guide for the walk

✦  Bottled water throughout

Package Excludes

✦  Lunch (own cost at lakeside restaurant)

✦  Personal expenses

✦  Alcoholic beverages

✦  Hell's Gate entry (optional add-on — Ksh 800)

Pricing

Important Notes

Crescent Island is child-friendly — an excellent family destination. Minimum 2 people. Book 3 days in advance for weekend slots.