Lake Naivasha & Crescent Island – Full-Day Tour from Nairobi

Duration: ~9 hours  | 
Start: 7:00 AM (hotel pickup)  | 
Availability: Daily  | 
Tour Type: Small group  | 
Transport: Air-conditioned safari minivan  | 
From: Nairobi

Overview

Swap the city buzz for the Great Rift Valley’s calm waters and open plains. Cruise across
Lake Naivasha on a guided boat safari, step ashore for a predator-free
walking safari on Crescent Island, and unwind over a leisurely lunch and
afternoon tea at Elsamere Conservation Centre—home of the “Born Free” legacy.

Highlights

• Guided boat ride on Lake Naivasha—spot hippos and prolific birdlife
• Walking safari on Crescent Island among giraffe, zebra, wildebeest & antelope
• Elsamere buffet lunch, “Born Free” short film & lakeside afternoon tea
• Scenic Great Rift Valley viewpoints en route for photo stops
• Hotel pickup & drop-off for a seamless day out

Itinerary

• 7:00 AM – Pickup: Depart Nairobi; pause at a Rift Valley lookout for photos.
• 9:30 AM – Lake Naivasha Boat Safari: Glide past hippo pods and waterfowl with a local boat captain.
• 11:00 AM – Crescent Island Walk: Disembark for a guided, predator-free stroll among plains game.
• 1:00 PM – Lunch at Elsamere: Buffet lunch in the gardens; learn about Joy & George Adamson.
• 3:00 PM – Afternoon Tea: Tea, cakes & lake views; optional time to browse the small museum.
• 4:00 PM – Depart Naivasha: Drive back to Nairobi.
• ~6:00 PM – Drop-off: Return to your hotel or residence.

Timings are approximate and may adjust with traffic, lake conditions, and sanctuary operations.

What’s Included

• Hotel pickup & drop-off in Nairobi
• Transport in an air-conditioned safari minivan
• Professional English-speaking guide
• Guided boat ride on Lake Naivasha
• Entrance fees to Crescent Island Game Sanctuary
• Buffet lunch at Elsamere Conservation Centre
• Afternoon tea with snacks

What’s Not Included

• Drinks during meals
• Personal expenses & souvenirs
• Gratuities (optional)

Know Before You Go

• Confirmation: Sent at time of booking.
• Accessibility: Not wheelchair accessible; walking surfaces can be uneven.
• What to wear: Comfortable walking shoes, sun hat, sunscreen, light jacket.
• Weather: Boat rides depend on safe lake/wind conditions; if canceled, a suitable alternative or a boat-fee adjustment will be offered.
• Family policy: Children must be accompanied by an adult.
• Sustainability: Bring a refillable water bottle (single-use plastics are restricted in protected areas).

Trade city bustle for big skies, calm waters, and unforgettable close-up wildlife moments on this easy day trip from Nairobi.

Reserve Now: Full-Day Lake Naivasha Tour

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION SINGLE / SOLO TRAVELER  

Please check on our main website  https://www.cruzeiro-safaris.com if we have a departure that you can join, then book and pay we shall honor your booking. However, if there is no tour to join on your date  PLEASE do NOT book and pay. Please note there will be NO Refund.