Spotting Hippos on Lake Naivasha 1 Day Cultural Tour

This experience of boating on Lake Naivasha to observe the hippo herds is one of the most exciting and at the same time satisfying days you can ever spend in Kenya. For a start, its just a short 90-minutes’ drive to Lake Naivasha. The second largest freshwater lake in Kenya and home to an industry of fisherman who you will see casting their nets in the lake. And the imagery of the local fisherman casting their nets as they wade through chest high water, is a sight that few outsiders ever see.

Lake Naivasha is home not only to hippo herds but an array of birdlife which will enthral bird lovers with some brilliant photographic opportunities. We spend on hour on the lake viewing the herds and then alighting on the shore to observe the hippos as they forage on the land.

Plenty of fresh air and a relaxing day will give you a healthy appetite and at around mid-day it’s off to Sopa Lodge and a great lunch and opportunity to enjoy even more wildlife. Often giraffe, zebra and water buck pass through the grounds of the lodge. And after lunch it’s time to wander the grounds or perhaps you will be inclined to take a dip in the swimming pool which are so enticing before an mid afternoon return to Nairobi and your hotel.