Boat Ride Naivasha Daytrip
The boat ride is provided by an experienced local boating guide and the boats range from 6 person to 20 person capacities though the most typical choice for added maneuverability are the 6-to-12-seater boats.
Lake Naivasha Tours and Activities 2026/2027
Life jackets are provided. The usual timings for the one-hour lake safari are 7am to 11am and 2 pm to 4pm. The lake is known to get rough late afternoon to evening and these boat rides at this time are avoided.
Lake Naivasha Tours and Activities
Lake Naivasha is one of Africa’s most renowned fresh water lakes and a boat safari ride here allows you to spot Hippo and numerous Bird species including Kingfisher, Fish Eagle, Herons, Jacanas and more.
The lake itself is remarkably picturesque, set against a purple backdrop of the Eburru volcanic mountain range and lined by thick yellow barked Acacia Xanthophlea trees.
In terms of wildlife the lake is home to over a thousand protected Hippo and the shores of the lake also host small numbers of Giraffe, Zebra, Waterbuck and the odd eland and wildebeest.
A Lake Naivasha Boat ride is therefore an exciting yet relaxing lake safari experience with plenty of interesting sights to enjoy.
Go on a Boat Ride in this wonderful rift valley lake.
The boat ride will take you to see the hundreds of birds in this lake including the diving African fish eagle which dives in the water to catch fish without ever missing.
Boat Ride at Lake Naivasha
You will also go to the hippo pool and see the hippos as they swim and bleat inside the water while opening their mouths to over 180 degrees.
Boat ride on Lake Naivasha
Lake Naivasha is a freshwater lake found in Kenya, Africa.
Lake Naivasha, an IBA (Important Bird Area). You will find more than 300 different bird species including the African fish eagle which is present in high numbers around the lake.
The boat safari along Lake Naivasha offers a unique perspective on wildlife viewing in Kenya.
Boat Ride at Lake Naivasha
Lake Naivasha Day Trip Safari from Nairobi offers a fantastic experience on a boat ride on the calm waters of Lake Naivasha and a foot safari on Crescent Island Game Conservancy.
Lake Naivasha Tours and Activities 2026/2027