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Lake Naivasha

Rift Valley  >  Kenya

Large freshwater lake with lush surroundings. Fantastic birding. The lake has the highest concentration of African Fish-eagle in Kenya.

Añadido* por Thomas de Vries
Última actualización 8 enero 2025

Descripción

Lake Naivasha covers an area of approximately 139 square kilometers and has a circumference of approximately 64 kilometers. It's one of the larger freshwater lakes in Kenya and is situated at an elevation of about 1,884 meters in the Great Rift Valley. The lake's size can vary depending on the season and rainfall, but it's generally quite expansive. But it is always great for birding.

The lake itself hold a huge number of water birds such as; Great White and Pink-Backed Pelicans, Reed and Great Cormorants, African Darters, Yellow-billed Ducks, Red-billed and Hottentot teals, Red-knobbed Coots, Black and Grey Herons, Great White, Little and Cattle Egrets, African Spoonbills, African Skimmer, Grey-hooded, Lesser Black-backed and Common black-headed Gulls, Lesser and Common Moorhen, Purple Swamphens. And you can't miss the African Fish-eagle.

The edges of Lake Naivasha are fringed with yellow fever trees which host a wide variety of birds. Birds you can spot in the woodland include White-fronted Bee-eaters, Wahlberg's Honeyguide, Black-lored and Arrow-marked Babblers, Variable Sunbird, Green Woodhoopoe, African Grey, Cardinal and Nubian Woodpeckers.

Detalles

Accesso

Lake Naivasha is located in the Great Rift Valley, approximately 90 kilometers northwest of Nairobi. The most convenient way is to drive. It's about a 90-minute drive from Nairobi. You can rent a car or hire a taxi. For a more budget-friendly option, you can take a matatu (local minivan). These are available from various points in Nairobi.

There are numerous good birdwatching spots around the lake, but parts of the shores are also built up with greenhouses and villages. I have marked some nice spots on the map with the star symbol that I visited. You can also explore the lake by boat. Boat trips can be arranged through various lodges and tour operators around the lake.

Terreno y habitat

Lago , Árboles y arbustos dispersos , Humedal

Condiciones

Paisaje abierto

Camino circular

No

¿Se necesita telescopio?

Puede ser útil

Buena época para el avistamiento de aves

Todo el año

Ruta

Camino pavimentado , Camino ancho , Camino sin asfaltar , Camino estrecho

Camino difícil de andar

Fácil

Accesible vía

A pie , Coche

Escondite de observación / plataforma

No

Información extra

Be aware that this is a wildlife area and there are hippos and crocodiles living in the lake.

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