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Rift Valley & Lake Naivasha

1 day · Round trip from Nairobi

A classic day out from Nairobi: stop at the Great Rift Valley escarpment viewpoint, take a boat among the hippos on Lake Naivasha, and be home by sunset.

  • 180 km
  • 1 day
  • Any car
  • All year

Price
On request

Depends on travel style, group size and season.

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  • Self-drive, our fleet or a convoy
  • Flexible start dates
  • 24/7 roadside support
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Route MapItineraryTravel StylesChecklistMore Trips
NaivashaMount KenyaAmboseliMaasai MaraThe CoastCape Town
Thika25 kmNairobiEscarpment viewpointLake Naivasha
Round trip from Nairobi
km180 km

1 day · Any car

Route at a Glance

180 kmTotal distance
≈ 4 hDriving time
1 dayTrip length
Any carVehicle
  1. Nairobi → Escarpment viewpointAbout 1 h on the road45 km
  2. Escarpment viewpoint → Lake NaivashaAbout 1 h on the road45 km
  3. Lake Naivasha → NairobiAbout 2 h on the road90 km

Distances and driving times are approximate.

Itinerary

  1. 7:00
    Depart Nairobi

    Head north-west through Limuru and its tea farms.

  2. 8:00
    Rift Valley viewpoint

    Coffee stop with sweeping views across the valley floor.

    45 km
  3. 9:30
    Lake Naivasha

    Boat ride among hippos and fish eagles, then a guided walk on Crescent Island.

    45 km
  4. 13:00
    Lunch & Hell's Gate

    Lunch by the lake, with optional cycling in Hell's Gate National Park.

  5. 16:00
    Back to Nairobi

    Home in time for dinner.

    90 km

Pack & Bring

  • Comfortable shoes & a sun hat
  • Sunscreen & reusable water bottle
  • Light jacket for the boat
  • Camera

Self-Drive Vehicle Kit

Recommended if you're driving yourself or joining a convoy.

  • Full tank & a spare jerrycan
  • Spare tyre, jack & wheel spanner
  • Tow rope & basic tools
  • Two warning triangles
  • Logbook, licence & insurance papers

Your way

Choose How You Travel This Route

Self-Drive Your Own Vehicle

Any roadworthy car. Good tarmac all the way.

Available on this route
PriceOn request
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Ride in Our Fleet

Land Cruiser with a driver-guide, or a tour truck for groups of 12+.

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Join a Tag-Along Convoy

Popular weekend run for car clubs.

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