Lake Naivasha Day Tour from Nairobi
Book a full-day Lake Naivasha and Crescent Island safari from Nairobi with Cruzeiro Safaris Kenya. The tour combines a scenic Great Rift Valley drive, Lake Naivasha boat safari, wildlife viewing, birdwatching and a guided Crescent Island walking safari among giraffes, zebras, impalas and wildebeest.
This Nairobi day trip is ideal for travellers looking for a wildlife experience outside the city without committing to a multi-day Kenya safari. The experience also includes lunch at the historic Elsamere Conservation Centre on the shores of Lake Naivasha.
Tour Operator: Cruzeiro Safaris Kenya
Destination: Lake Naivasha & Crescent Island, Kenya
Departure: Nairobi, Kenya
Tour Type: Full-Day Private Day Trip
Experiences: Boat Safari, Walking Safari, Wildlife & Birdwatching
Full-Day Lake Naivasha & Crescent Island Tour with Lunch at Elsamere
Escape the hustle and bustle of Nairobi with a refreshing full-day excursion to Lake Naivasha and Crescent Island. Experience a scenic boat safari, a guided walking tour among freely roaming wildlife, and a delicious lunch at the historic Elsamere Conservation Centre — former home of Joy Adamson, author of Born Free.
Tour Highlights
- ✅ Scenic drive through the Great Rift Valley with a viewpoint stop
- ✅ Boat ride on Lake Naivasha with hippo and bird sightings
- ✅ Guided nature walk on Crescent Island alongside giraffes, zebras, and wildebeest
- ✅ Sumptuous buffet lunch at Elsamere Conservation Centre
- ✅ Perfect birdwatching & photography opportunities
Itinerary
🚙 Morning Departure
Early pick-up from Nairobi, followed by a picturesque drive along the Great Rift Valley escarpment.
🚤 Boat Safari
Glide across the calm waters of Lake Naivasha spotting hippos, fish eagles, and many bird species — a paradise for photographers and nature lovers.
🌿 Crescent Island Walking Safari
Walk freely among giraffes, zebras, impalas, and wildebeest in a unique, fence-free wildlife sanctuary guided by a local naturalist.
🍽️ Lunch at Elsamere
Enjoy a buffet lunch and the famous afternoon high tea in a serene lakefront setting while learning about Joy Adamson’s conservation legacy.
🚗 Return to Nairobi
Relax on your return drive, arriving back in Nairobi by early evening.
Pricing
USD 180 per person (minimum 2 people)
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What is the Best Lake Naivasha Day Tour from Nairobi?
The Cruzeiro Safaris Kenya Lake Naivasha day tour is a full-day excursion from Nairobi combining a Lake Naivasha boat safari with a guided walking safari on Crescent Island. Travellers can look for hippos and African fish eagles on the lake before walking among giraffes, zebras, impalas and wildebeest on Crescent Island.
The journey from Nairobi also passes through Kenya's Great Rift Valley, making the tour suitable for travellers who want to experience scenery, wildlife, photography, birdwatching and Lake Naivasha in one day.
BOOK YOUR LAKE NAIVASHA SAFARILake Naivasha Tour Quick Facts
- Location: Lake Naivasha, Kenya
- Starting Point: Nairobi
- Duration: Full Day
- Main Experience: Lake Naivasha Boat Safari
- Wildlife: Hippos, giraffes, zebras, impalas and wildebeest
- Birdlife: African fish eagles and other water birds
- Lunch: Elsamere Conservation Centre
- Operator: Cruzeiro Safaris Kenya
Advance booking is recommended for travellers planning a Lake Naivasha day trip from Nairobi.
