Activities to Do in Lake Naivasha National Park

Top activities to do in Lake Naivasha National Park; Lake Naivasha National Park is home to remarkable activities, located at the edge of the Great Rift Valley floor and centered in the freshwater lake found in the center of the park. The fresh water called Lake Naivasha which means ‘’rough water’’ by the locals in the community. Moreover, Lake Naivasha is known among few freshwater lakes found in Kenya, that lies a few kilometers away from the town of Naivasha. More to that, the park is renowned as one of the Kenya’s National Park that is often visited.

Generally, Lake Naivasha National Park is positioned in the northwest of the Nairobi capital and it is part of the Great Rift features found in the rift valley region. This park’s name derives from the Maasai word ‘’Naiposho’’ which means ‘’rough water’’ and this occurs because of its unusual sudden storms that arise always. Despite the fact that, Lake Naivasha is surrounded by other two small lakes namely; Lake OIoidien and Lake Sonachi which is called the green crater lake. The park consists by stunning Umbrella Acacia trees which sits along the banks of the lake.

Activities to do in Lake Naivasha National Park

Despite being a small part of it, it stuns with every many fabulous game attractions such as the Big five among others as well as interesting activities to do. However, you choose to do combined safaris, Lake Naivasha with a visit to Maasai Mara National Reserve or Uganda’s Bwindi Impenetrable National Park for gorilla trekking, where you can fly from Jomo Kenya International Airport to Entebbe International Airport.

Game viewing

On safari to Lake Naivasha National Park you can participate in game viewing. The park is home to more than 100 animal species. However, you can choose to do full day game viewing which allows you to spot animals in their open acacia at a close view such as hippos, giraffes ,zebras ,waterbuck , wildebeest many more.

Birding

Lake Naivasha is a truly a birding paradise, home to over 350 bird species which can be sighted around papyrus swamps ,Acacia trees and the range of birds to see ,include ; Little Grebe ,Laughing Dove ,Namaqua Dove ,Ring -necked Dove ,Red-chested cuckoo ,Common Cuckoo ,Black Cuckoo ,Eurasian Nightjar ,Horus Swift ,Common Swift ,African Crake ,African Rail ,Long-toed Lapwing ,Senegal .Greater Sand -Plover ,Flamingos ,Herons, Kingfishers ,Jacanas among others.

Horseback Riding safari

This is one of the unique activities to do in few national parks in Kenya. It can be done with the accompany of the park guide for your safety. Horseback riding is truly sense of camouflaging as you enjoy unwind the fresh air on the Africa environment.

Hike Longonoot Mountain

This is one of the best hiking places on Kenya safaris. Hike done on the Mount Longonot is quite rewarding with gainful views of wildlife and the crater.

Boat cruise

Lake Naivasha stand as fresh water lake where boat ride experience takes places especially during wet season when the water is clear. While on boat cruise expect to see water birds like heron, egrets , kingfishers among others.

A visit to Lake Naivasha National Park unwinds visitor’s minds. Get started now!