Lake Naivasha is a shallow basin lake, situated 80 km northwest of Nairobi in Kenyan Rift Valley. The lake is famous for its high populations of hippos and flamingos.
There are over 1,500 hippos in the area, and you are almost guaranteed to see one. Boat safaris are one of the most popular activities at Lake Naivasha. Jetting out onto the lake is the best way to get up close to the hippos and flamingos in the lake.
The lake is a birder’s paradise as it is home to over 400 bird species. Lesser and greater flamingos flock to the lake, forming a wash of bright pink across the lake’s surface.
Giraffes, zebras, impalas, and waterbucks can be sighted in the immediate vicinity of Lake Naivasha, around Crescent Island, Crater Lake Game Sanctuary, and Longonot National Park. Lucky adventurers may even glimpse a leopard.