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Lake Naivasha National Park, located in Kenya's Great Rift Valley, is famous for being the only freshwater lake in the area. It is home to abundant wildlife, especially hippos and flamingos, with over 1,500 hippos living there. Besides Lake Naivasha, the park has thick forests of unique Umbrella Acacia trees, an old volcano, and two other lakes.
The park may not have the Big Five, but it's still home to various wildlife like zebras, giraffes, buffaloes, and more. It's famous for its rich birdlife, with over 400 species including flamingos and African fish eagles. Visitors can explore the park on boat safaris, guided walks, and cycling tours. Plus, it boasts Kenya's largest green crater lake nestled in Mount Longonot volcano. Often combined with attractions like Hell's Gate National Park and Crescent Island Game Park, it is perfect for a complete safari experience.
There is no entrance fee to Lake Naivasha. However, there are entry fees and additional charges for activities in the park:
Lake Naivasha Boat Ride – USD 5 per person
Mount Longonot – USD 26 per person
Crescent Island – USD 30 per person
Crater Lake Game Sanctuary:
Citizen: Adult – KSH 800, Child - KSH 400
Residents: Adult – KSh 1100, Child – KSH 550
Non Residents: Adult – USD 33, Child – USD 16
Lake Naivasha National Park has one main entrance gate, which is open throughout the year for visitors. The park timings are typically from 07:00 AM to 06:00 PM. The entrance gate is closest to the town of Naivasha, which provides easy access to the park.