Lake Naivasha

Lake Naivasha, at the highest point of the Great Rift Valley, is a birder's paradise. There are around 400 kinds of birds here, including African fish eagles, jacanas, white-fronted bee-eaters, and various kingfisher species.

Boating is one of the best ways to see the wildlife. Hippos splash around in the water, as giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, and eland graze on the lake's edges. Also, keep an eye out for colobus monkeys in the trees. The Crater Lake Game Sanctuary, located near Lake Naivasha, has a wildlife-rich nature trail. Hell's Gate National Park, located just south of Lake Naivasha, preserves a diverse range of species and gives excellent climbing opportunities, including two extinct volcanoes and the red cliffs of Hell's Gate Gorge. On the southern coast of Lake Naivasha, the Elsamere Conservation Centre, the former house of Joy Adamson, author of Born Free, and her husband George, is open for a cup of tea. Note that at times of extreme drought, Lake Naivasha has been known to decrease significantly, and the area's thriving floriculture industry is also having an influence on water levels and quality. The lake, on the other hand, is normally lush and alive.