Boat Rides & Hippo Spotting
A one-hour boat ride on Lake Naivasha past hippo pods, fish eagles and lakeshore wildlife.
Naivasha
Lake Naivasha Getaway: Christmas & New Year 2026/27
From KES 15,750 per person
4 days / 3 nights
Naivasha
12 Dec 2026 to 5 Jan 2027
Two hours from Nairobi: hippos, Crescent Island, cycling in Hell’s Gate and nine lakeside lodges on full board for Christmas and New Year.
- Only 2 hours from Nairobi
- 3 nights full board over the festive season
- Boat ride, Crescent Island and Hell’s Gate
- Family-friendly lodges with pools
Day-by-day itinerary
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Day 1: Nairobi to Lake Naivasha
Drive about 2 hours from Nairobi, stopping at the Great Rift Valley viewpoint. Check in for lunch, then an afternoon boat ride to see hippos and fish eagles.
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Day 2: Hell’s Gate cycling and gorge
Cycle through Hell’s Gate National Park past zebra, buffalo and giraffe to the Ol Njorowa gorge, then walk the gorge with a local guide.
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Day 3: Crescent Island walking safari
Take a short boat to Crescent Island and walk among giraffe, zebra and wildebeest. Afternoon free at the lodge.
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Day 4: Return to Nairobi
Breakfast and a slow morning by the lake before the 2-hour drive back to Nairobi.
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Hotels & prices
KES rates for Kenya residents and citizens. Visiting from abroad? Ask for non-resident prices. Choose a hotel to add it to your request.
3 nights / 4 days, full board (KES per person)
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Dove Nest Lodge Best valueKES 15,750 per person
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Lemeiyan SuitesKES 24,000 per person
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Burch’s ResortKES 30,000 per person
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Sebai SuitesKES 33,000 per person
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Great Rift Valley Lodge & Golf ResortKES 48,600 per person
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Lake Naivasha ResortKES 51,750 per person
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Sawela LodgeKES 54,000 per person
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Muthu Lake Naivasha Country ClubKES 55,500 per person
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Lake Naivasha Sopa ResortKES 57,150 per person
Prices per person, subject to availability at the time of booking. Christmas and New Year dates sell out first.
Included
- 3 nights’ accommodation
- All meals (full board)
Not included (we can add)
- Transport from Nairobi (quoted on request)
- Boat ride, Crescent Island and Hell’s Gate fees and bike hire
- Drinks and tips
Things to do on this trip
Bird Watching
Kenya has over 1,000 bird species, from fish eagles on Lake Naivasha to waders on Mida Creek.
Amboseli, Samburu, Tsavo, Naivasha, Watamu
Cycling Safaris
Cycle through Hell’s Gate National Park past zebra, buffalo and giraffe, one of the few parks in Kenya where you can.
Naivasha
Walking Safaris
See giraffe, zebra and antelope on foot with a guide, at Crescent Island and Hell’s Gate near Naivasha.
Naivasha
FAQs
Yes, per person for 3 nights on full board.
Ask us. Some lodges accept shorter stays outside the peak Christmas and New Year dates.
These are KES rates, ideal for Kenya residents and citizens. Visiting from abroad? Ask us for non-resident pricing in USD.
About 90 km, roughly 2 hours by road.
Yes. The boat ride, Crescent Island walk and Hell’s Gate cycling are all family-friendly, and many lodges have pools and play areas.
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