Naivasha

Lake Naivasha is a freshwater haven sitting at the highest point of the Great Rift Valley floor. Ringed by yellow-barked fever tree forests, the lake is home to hundreds of bird species and dense pods of hippos. Nearby, Hell’s Gate National Park allows travelers to cycle or hike among giraffes, zebras, and towering volcanic cliffs, as well as hike the deep geothermal gorges that inspired classic cinema landscapes. Boat rides out to Crescent Island Game Sanctuary offer unique guided walking safaris mere paces from grazing wildlife.