Naivasha is located 90 minutes away from Nairobi and easily accessible by either road or air. It is a huge fresh water lake and one of the most captivating destination in Kenya to visit with Adequate Safaris with plenty of places to visit, endless activities to do, all on a budget. Lake Naivasha is famous for being an inland destination place for thousands of tourists who come to Kenya and even among the Kenyan residents.
Being surrounded by sanctuaries, game reserves and parks such as Hell’s Gate National Park and Mount Longonot National Park, places that are famed to be an inspiration of the movie, Lion King, Isle no reason why you should question visiting this paradise of a place with us at Adequate Safaris. Below am going to share a list of the best places to visit Lake Naivasha on a budget, some are hidden gems and others are popular, rest assured it will be worth it.
To book with us, reach us on our email deals@adequatesafaris.com or call us on our WhatsApp line at +254 768 555 444 / +254 711 711 498. In no precise order, here is a list of the best places to visit Lake Naivasha on a budget whether it is for a long weekend, a wedding anniversary, business trip or for a family vacation:
- Lake Naivasha
- Camp At Carnelly’s
- Crescent Island Sanctuary
- Hell’s Gate National Park
- Olkaria Geothermal Spa
- Mount Longonot National Park
- Kigio Conservancy
- Karagita Beach
- Leleshwa Wine Tour
- Tours At The Flower Farm
- Hike Ol Doinyo Eburru
Lake Naivasha
Touring Lake Naivasha is very possible o a budget, if you happen to use a matte from Nairobi, you are looking to use a range of 600 kasha to 1000 kasha and if you go on a private car your budget will be from 6,000 to 10,000 khs. What you will enjoy most on this trip[ is views of the Great Rift Valley before arriving to Lake Naivasha, and once you reach Lake Naivasha you will be blessed with amazing spotting of huge hippos on the lake and bird watching as you cruise around the lake on a boat.
Camp At Carnelly’s
Camping at Carnelly’s is among the wonderful thing you will do in Naivasha. It is a friendly family place and offers a cozy environment when life gets too much and you want a quite place to replan yourself. Here you will enjoy lazybones cafes, restaurants and dine along the shores of Lake Naivasha. Apart from hippos, you will also see monkeys and giraffes. Friendly activities to look forward in this place includes cycling, fishing, hiking and boat riding. Pay a visit to this destination with Adequate Safaris to have a memorable time.
Crescent Island Sanctuary
Crescent Island Sanctuary is found on the Eastern shore on Lake Naivasha and home to some amazing wildlife such as giraffes, wildebeest, impalas, zebras and gazelles. This destination is known for its conservation efforts of the wild animals, it also offers thousands of tourists peace and tranquility from their busy life schedules in the company of Adequate Safaris. It is a safe place to walk around on foot but be cautious of buffalos and hippos.
Hell’s Gate National Park
Hell’s Gate National Park, is another famous spot where you can visit Naivasha on a budget in 2026. Located 19 km from Naivasha town, this is a beautiful park where you can walk freely, ride a bicycle to enjoy views of the beautiful canyons, the obsidian caves, volcanic activities, hot springs and the savannah plains. This park was also used in films such as the Lion King and in Tomb Raider. One thing to be cautious about is touring the place when it has rained or during the rainy seasons, people have died from the flash floods, otherwise it is considered safe.
Olkaria Geothermal Spa
A visit to Olkaria Geothermal Spa is very captivating. It located inside Hell’s Gate National Park and friendly for family visits and educational trips. For foreigners they are charged two entry fees for both Olkaria and Hell’s Gate and to swim at the heated pools they are required to pay USD 30. The spa was completed in 2013 and is the biggest spa in Africa. Swimming at this spa is considered therapeutic since their are no treatments in the water. Tourists have given positive testimonials after swimming in this pool saying their blood circulation had improved and they got a clear skin.
Mount Longonot National Park
Located 20 minutes southeast of Lake Naivasha, this dormant volcanic mountain is great tourist destination to go hiking with friends and family. This park was established in 1984 and features leleshwa bushes, grassland and shrubs, varieties of the acacia trees, ridges and V-shaped valleys. It only takes a maximum of around 5 hours to fully complete a day hike at Mt.Longonot. Some of the activities you looking forward to experience during your hike include nature walks, camping, rock climbing, game viewing, and birdwatching. To enjoy this God given nature of a place remember to book your trip with Adequate Safaris.
Kigio Conservancy
Only about 3 hours from Kenya’s capital is where this destination is found in Naivasha. It occupies an area of 3500 acres and is home to diverse wildlife. It ranks among the best places to visit in Naivasha on a budget and is famous for connecting people to enjoy activities such as cycling, fishing on river Malewa, game drives and bird watching such as the brimstone Canary, Montane Nightjar, Ringed Plover and the Red-billed Teal.
Karagita Beach
Don’t let me fool you with the name beach, Karagita Beach doesn’t have the white sand or the tall palm trees found in the coast. Located 20 minutes from Hell’s Gate National Park, this spot is an amazing destination where tourists can enjoy a well prepared fish caught from Lake Naivasha. It is a hub for boat safaris and a fishing landing location. It is a among the best places to visit in Naivasha on a budget and a place where you will immerse yourself with the local residents.
Leleshwa Wine Tour
You can’t miss out on a tour to Leleshwa once you are on a trip to Naivasha, this place will give you a a detour of how wine is prepared and you will also get an opportunity to tastes variety of wines. The Leleshwa vineyard is located at Morendat Farm in Naivasha on 95km from Nairobi. To catch these tours with Adequate Safaris which are held annually, book your trip between October and December. Some of the wine brands popularly produced from this place includes the Leleshwa Rose, Sweet Red, Leleshwa sweet white and Merlot Shiraz just to name a few. Don’t miss out on Adequate Safaris package deals to tour this place.
Ol Doinyo Eburru
Ol Doinyo Eburru is a serene paradise place found in the Great Rift Valley that offers tourists a fun place to enjoy outdoor activities such as hiking. It involves hiking through diverse forest types, waterfalls, springs and steep valleys in a rich eco-system. This is an ideal destination on a budget for nature lovers where you can enjoy picnics, camping, birdwatching and hiking. Adults are required to pay an entrance fee of 240 ksh if they are Kenyan citizens, where as non-residents are required to pay 700 ksh.
Why Book With Adequate Safaris?
Every now and then, we as Adequate Safaris organise tours to Naivasha. We make customised itineraries for our tourists who help us grow and continue to support us in our journey to becoming the best tours and travel company in Kenya. Be a part of the thousands of travellers who travel with us and see what makes them consider us on every trips. Well known influencers such as Amber Ray, Wapendwa Muziki and Rammor just to name a few travel and book with is and you too are welcomed to be part of this growing family. To book with us email us at deals@adequatesafaris.com or call us on our WhatsApp line at +254 768 555 444 / +254 711 711 498
