Kenya’s Rift Valley
Lake Naivasha
A fresh-water lake in the Great Rift Valley, best seen from a boat and then on foot.
Sun at Lake Naivasha today Sunrise 06:14 Sunset 18:23
Lake Naivasha at a glance
- 06:14
- Sunrise at Lake Naivasha today
- 18:23
- Sunset at Lake Naivasha today
- 12.1hours
- Of daylight today
- Birds More than 400 species; early morning and late afternoon are best
- Boat safaris Hippos are a common sight, with giraffe and zebra on the shore
- Crescent Island A private wildlife refuge you can walk, with no big predators
- Hell’s Gate Hiking, rock climbing and cycling among geothermal cliffs
- Fishing Tilapia and black bass with local guides
What you do there
What to do in Lake Naivasha
From first light to last, with today’s real sunrise and sunset at Lake Naivasha to mark the day.
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Sunrise at Lake Naivasha today
06:14
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Take a boat
Glide close to the hippos with guides who know the lake’s biology.
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Walk Crescent Island
Among giraffe, zebra, wildebeest and antelope, because there are no significant predators.
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Visit Elsamere
The former home of Joy and George Adamson, now a conservation education centre, with afternoon tea by the lake.
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Go to Hell’s Gate
A short drive away, with a geothermal spa at the Olkaria centre.
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Sunset at Lake Naivasha today
18:23
Best time
When to go to Lake Naivasha
For birds, go in the early morning or the late afternoon.
In pictures
Lake Naivasha as our guests see it
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