Lake Naivasha is a beautiful freshwater
lake, fringed by thick papyrus.
The lake is almost 13kms across,
but its waters are shallow with
an average depth of five metres.
Lake area varies greatly according
to rainfall, with an average range
between 114 and 991 sq kms. At the
beginning of the 20th Century, Naivasha
completely dried up and effectively
disappeared. The resulting open
land was farmed, until heavy rains
a few years later caused the lake
to return to existence, swallowing
up the newly established estates.
 Afternoon
wind and storms can cause the Lake
to become suddenly rough and produce
high waves. For this reason, the
local Maasai christened the lake
Nai'posha meaning ''rough
water'', which the British later
misspelt as Naivasha.
The lake and its
surrounds are rich in natural bounty,
and the fertile soils and water
supply have made this one of Kenya
's prime agricultural regions.
Much of the lake
is surrounded by forests of the
yellow barked Acacia Xanthophlea,
known as the yellow fever tree.
These forests abound with bird life,
and Naivasha is known as a world
class birding destination.
The waters of the
lake draw a great range of game
to these shores. Giraffes wander
among the acacia, Buffalo wallow
in the swamps and Colobus monkeys
call from the treetops while the
Lakes large hippo
population sleep the day out in
the shallows.
The region surrounding
the Lake is well worth exploring.
There are two more smaller lakes
nearby, Oloidien, and Sonachi, a
bright green cater lake.
Hell's Gate National
Park lies beside the lake. This
Park was named for its pair of massive
red tinged cliffs framing a geothermically
active interior of steam vents and
bubbling springs. The park is home
to a profusion of plains game and
birdlife. Walking is permitted,
making it ideal for hiking, biking,
and rock climbing.
Boat trips on the
lake are widely available, and is
a great way to spend an afternoon
or morning.
Sunsets are always
stunning, with the haunting call
of a Fish Eagle high over the Lake
bringing the day to a perfect end.
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TERMS
& CONDITIONS
Price
Includes:
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Transportation
in a custom
safari minibus
with pop-up
roof ideal
for game
viewing
and sight
seeing.
-
Services
of a trained
and experienced
English
speaking
driver/guide.
- All
meals provided
while on
safari.
-
Bottled
water for
use during
the safari.
-
Park entry
and gate
fees.
Not
included:
-
International
air transportation
to and from
Nairobi.
-
Expenses
of personal
nature such
as visas,
travel baggage
insurance,
laundry,
beverage,
tips etc.
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