Lake Naivasha

Only an hour’s drive from Nairobi, Naivasha conjures up images of the 1940’s Happy Valley set (“White Mischief”) where the colonial upper classes became famous for their decadent lifestyle.

The yellow fever trees, line the shoreline of the lake, and this attractive part of Kenya is a good place to be close to nature. There are various outings and things to do, including a visit to Crescent Island where you can walk in safety among wild but non dangerous animals, climb Mount Longanot (2886m), visit the geothermal Project In Hells Gate National Park or have tea at Elsamere which was the home of Elsa the lion.

Boat rides on the lake will let you take in the fresh air and semi submerged hippos and soaring fish eagles. The range of accommodation in and around Naivasha ranges from swanky 5 star hotels to self catering cottages or even a private ranch with it’s own airstrip.