Kenya Safari Tour Packages for Holidays and Adventure
Balance wildlife days with a freshwater lake, birdlife and time outdoors on a private Rift Valley journey.
Exclusive road vehicle and guide · Written itinerary
A place with its own character
Lake Naivasha is a useful place to slow a Kenya itinerary. Lake excursions, birdlife and nearby active outings give it a different character from a vehicle-focused park safari.
Choose a day tour for a short visit or stay one or two nights to combine lake time with Hell’s Gate. Longer routes can continue to Nakuru, Amboseli or the Mara.
Start with a route
The safari collection includes dedicated destination stays and multi-park Kenya journeys. Each trip page sets out the daily route, overnight stops and included experiences.
Lake Naivasha · Nairobi
This private Lake Naivasha and Crescent Island day tour includes the boat ride and sanctuary walk, with birdwatching and a lunch break at your own expense. The guide coordinates boat access and open walking paths with conditions on…
Hell's Gate · Lake Naivasha · Nairobi
This private Hell's Gate and Lake Naivasha tour combines park walking and cycling with the included boat ride and Crescent Island walk. Park admission, private Hell’s Gate guiding and bicycle hire are included; lunch is paid separately. Walking…
Nairobi · Lake Nakuru · Lake Naivasha · Nairobi
A four-day private Rift Valley safari combining the Sheldrick Nairobi Nursery and Giraffe Centre with Lake Nakuru game drives, a Lake Naivasha boat ride, Crescent Island walking and Hell’s Gate cycling.
Nairobi · Lake Naivasha · Lake Nakuru · Nairobi
This three-day road trip combines Nairobi's elephant nursery and Giraffe Centre with one night at Lake Naivasha and one at Lake Nakuru. The Naivasha programme includes a boat ride and Crescent Island walk, while Nakuru provides arrival-afternoon and…
Nairobi · Hell's Gate · Lake Naivasha · Lake Nakuru · Nairobi
This three-day circuit begins with the Rift Valley escarpment and the main valley of Hell's Gate National Park. Lake Naivasha follows with a boat ride and the included Crescent Island walk before the journey continues to Lake Nakuru.…
Nairobi · Hell's Gate · Lake Naivasha · Nairobi
Two days and one night combine guided cycling in Hell's Gate National Park, an included Lake Naivasha boat safari and a guided Crescent Island walk. The private road journey starts and finishes in Nairobi, with cycling and the…
Nairobi · Lake Naivasha · Aberdare · Nairobi
The three-day safari travels from Nairobi to Lake Naivasha for the included boat ride and Crescent Island walk, then continues to the Aberdare area for forest game viewing. A morning game drive completes the wildlife programme before the…
Private road safaris use an exclusive vehicle and guide. The itinerary and quotation specify accommodation, park entries, transfers and selected activities.
Add a night, change the route or tell us what matters most. Use these itineraries as a starting point for a private trip.
Look a little closer
Each destination has its own landscapes, wildlife habitats and activities. Private guiding follows the booked itinerary and the permitted routes.
Lake Naivasha boat excursions use a local boat operator, life jackets and routes appropriate to conditions, with distance maintained from hippos.
Spend time observing the lakeshore and acacia trees. Bird sightings change with conditions, making a patient pace more rewarding than a checklist.
Every Rustic Nature Tours itinerary visiting Lake Naivasha includes the boat ride and Crescent Island walk. Hell’s Gate cycling and walking are included only where the selected programme lists them. Bicycle hire follows that product’s inclusions; it is not automatically included on every trip.
Lake Naivasha offers boat excursions and Crescent Island walking. Lake Nakuru is a separate national-park game-drive destination. To combine lake activities with a longer wildlife circuit, compare the six-day Mara–Naivasha–Amboseli itinerary and the seven-day Nakuru–Mara–Naivasha–Amboseli itinerary.
Choose a base that makes sense
Camp and lodge location determines access to wildlife areas and the length of transfers. The accommodation booking identifies the property, room category and meal plan.
Lake Naivasha Sopa Resort provides a lakeside accommodation base for an overnight stay and time around the lake.
Private lake visits can use modest local accommodation. The room, meals and transfers to the boat departure point form part of the itinerary.
Split nights between Naivasha and Nakuru when you want both lake activities and a national-park game drive.
The safari total covers the items listed in the quotation: accommodation, meals, private transport, guiding, entries, activities and transfers. Rates vary by season, party size and room arrangement.
A little planning goes a long way
Choose a day tour for a short visit or stay one or two nights to combine lake time with Hell’s Gate. Longer routes can continue to Nakuru, Amboseli or the Mara.
Lake levels, wind and recent weather influence excursions. We confirm the programme for your dates and keep water-based activities subject to suitable conditions.
Entry fees follow the park or conservancy authority, visitor category, age, travel dates and activities. The safari quotation itemises the entries included in the itinerary.
Park road safaris use an exclusive vehicle and guide. Tour minivans and Land Cruiser 4x4s provide the transport options, with the vehicle matched to the itinerary and party.
Before you decide
Share your priorities and we can help you choose a realistic route.
Yes. Rustic Nature Tours includes the Lake Naivasha boat ride and Crescent Island walk in all its Naivasha safari itineraries. The written programme records the visit and transfer arrangements; the boat crew and sanctuary staff govern access and activity conditions.
Choose a day tour for a short visit or stay one or two nights to combine lake time with Hell’s Gate. Longer routes can continue to Nakuru, Amboseli or the Mara.
Yes. The collection includes multi-destination safaris. Each trip page sets out the daily route, overnight stops and transfers.
Your park road safari uses an exclusive vehicle and guide for your own party. Accommodation and separately booked activities can have shared facilities; specialist arrangements are confirmed in the quote.
Send dates, adults, children’s ages, preferred accommodation, vehicle choice and any activities that matter to you. Mention Lake Naivasha and your available travel days.
From real travellers
Guest feedback about travelling with Rustic Nature Tours. Individual experiences and sightings vary.
What an amazing tour: we saw an incredible number and variety of animals and got to learn so much from our fantastic guide Kelvin. He was very knowledgable and patient with us andWhat an amazing tour: we saw an incredible number and variety of animals and got to learn so much from our fantastic guide Kelvin. He was very knowledgable and patient with us and he made our experience unforgettable. Could not have asked for a better introduction to Kenya!…
Very knowledgeable and friendly
Kelvin met us at the airport, took us to our hotel and then picked us up next morning for a 5 day Safari through the Masai Mara. Brilliant experience! Kelvin is knowledgeable,Kelvin met us at the airport, took us to our hotel and then picked us up next morning for a 5 day Safari through the Masai Mara. Brilliant experience! Kelvin is knowledgeable, patient and great fun. Rustic Nature Tours are well organised and quick to respond from my very first enquiry. You won’t be disappointed.…
Great experience! Kelvin is an excellent guide and is full of knowledge. He made sure our 3 experiences were to the max. I highly recommend Rustic Nature Tours and I recommendGreat experience! Kelvin is an excellent guide and is full of knowledge. He made sure our 3 experiences were to the max. I highly recommend Rustic Nature Tours and I recommend asking for Kelvin as your guide.…
My husband and I completed a half-day Nairobi Park and Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage tour and the variety of wildlife was amazing: enormous dazzle of zebras cautiously drinking atMy husband and I completed a half-day Nairobi Park and Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage tour and the variety of wildlife was amazing: enormous dazzle of zebras cautiously drinking at the lake, three lions slinking past our vehicle as they hunted an impala, a huge crocodile incubating eggs, two white rhinos napping on the side of the road, and so much more. Our guide was happy to provide knowledgeable answers to all of our questions and was amazing at locating wildlife. I absolutely recommend this company.…
Rustic Nature Tours were responsive from my very first contact and flexible with what we wanted to do and when. The Safari was excellent and accomodation/food spot on. If someoneRustic Nature Tours were responsive from my very first contact and flexible with what we wanted to do and when. The Safari was excellent and accomodation/food spot on. If someone says they had a better guide than Kelvin, they are making it up! He’s the MAN. We had a blast.…
It was a really good experience, it's totally recommended, the service of the office guys is good, they answer to you everytime and with a lot of enthusiasm.The truck was reallyIt was a really good experience, it's totally recommended, the service of the office guys is good, they answer to you everytime and with a lot of enthusiasm.The truck was really good with a lot of personalized service.The guide was the best one, fully recommended our guide, Kelvin Ndolo, he drive through all the safari to let us catch some good pictures, the service is really good with him, he was a nice person with a lot of experience, telling you about everything in Kenya in general, nice time with him, helping, giving advices, experienced man.He is el chingon!!In general we can say that we wouldn't be in a better tour and guide for the first experience in Kenya!…
We had a wonderful day exploring Nairobi and learning so much about the history of both the city and Kenya. This private tour was great value, offering pick-up directly from ourWe had a wonderful day exploring Nairobi and learning so much about the history of both the city and Kenya. This private tour was great value, offering pick-up directly from our hotel and a comfortable ride to each site.Our driver/guide, Denish, was fantastic! extremely safe, knowledgeable, and always ready to answer any questions we had. Every guide we met at the individual stops was equally kind and full of insights.Highlights of our day included a delicious lunch, visiting local community shops for souvenirs, and especially the museum and Kobe Tough! It was the perfect blend of culture, history, and city highlights. If you have a day in Nairobi, we highly recommend booking this tour!…
I booked a four-day trip with Rustic Nature Tour (Safari tour) in Kenya at the very last minute, and they absolutely nailed it. They put together a beautiful itinerary, adapted toI booked a four-day trip with Rustic Nature Tour (Safari tour) in Kenya at the very last minute, and they absolutely nailed it. They put together a beautiful itinerary, adapted to my preferences, at a price that really surprised me, in a good way. My guide was fantastic, not just knowledgeable about wildlife but also about the socialBiophysical environmental, geomorphology and human stories behind the places we visited. Everything just flowed. I couldn’t be happier with the experience and highly recommend them to anyone looking for an authentic Kenyan adventure…
Just completed a half-day Nairobi Park and Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage tour and the variety of wildlife was amazing: enormous dazzle of zebras cautiously drinking at the lake,Just completed a half-day Nairobi Park and Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage tour and the variety of wildlife was amazing: enormous dazzle of zebras cautiously drinking at the lake, three lions slinking past our vehicle as they hunted an impala, a huge crocodile incubating eggs, two white rhinos napping on the side of the road, and so much more. Our guide was happy to provide knowledgeable answers to all of our questions and was amazing at locating wildlife. I absolutely recommend this company.…
Kelvin and Rustic Nature Tours were the absolute best choice for the two day trips we did during our time in Nairobi. We could not have asked for a better experience. The tripsKelvin and Rustic Nature Tours were the absolute best choice for the two day trips we did during our time in Nairobi. We could not have asked for a better experience. The trips were completely seamless. We had terrific communication beforehand in preparation for the experiences, and we felt that all aspects were accounted for. Kelvin was absolutely exceptional as a guide. He was very knowledgeable about the animals, the local history, and the elements of the safari experience. His ability to navigate us to exactly the spots where we could see the most, be the closest, and truly experience all that Kenya has to offer.For the first-day experience, we traveled to Amboseli. People in our group really wanted to see elephants. And elephants we saw! Kelvin helped position the Land Cruiser so that we had multiple herds of elephants (including babies) walk in front of the vehicle, less than 10 feet away!! It was a memorable sight. We also saw lions, zebras, wildebeests, birds (of all kinds), giraffes, and so much more. Kelvin has a college degree in wildlife management, and he is both extraordinarily knowledgeable and professional in the trip. He answered our questions, provided information, and helped us experience the wildlife in the safest manner possible. I would definitely recommend taking the Land Cruiser over the Safari van. The roads in the park are bumpy, and the Land Cruiser ensured a safe, comfortable ride while also getting us into the perfect spot to see the animals. After 4 hours or so in the park, we headed to a beautiful lodge to eat. The food and experience at the lodge were wonderful. After that, we did another drive before leaving to head back to Nairobi. A long but unbelievable day!For the second experience, we headed to Nairobi National Park, then the Sheldrick Elephant Trust, Kobe Beads, lunch, and the Giraffe Center. Again, Kelvin was a masterful guide. In the park, he got us close to hippos, rhinos, zebras, giraffes, ostriches, and even a crocodile- among many other animals. He found the perfect spots and maneuvered the vehicle just right (and sometimes even off the beaten path) to make sure we saw the best views of the animals (again, we recommend the Land Cruiser for the best experience!). After talking with others who took different trips to Nairobi National Park, we realized how special our visit was. Many of them didn’t have Kelvin guiding them and, as a result, missed seeing all that we saw. We can’t emphasize enough how amazing Kelvin is. From there, Kelvin got us to the Elephant Sanctuary. He had the tickets already set, so all we needed to do was walk in, and then he got us to the perfect spot where we could be feet away from baby elephants, a baby rhino, and a baby zebra. Truly spectacular! After that, we visited a local bead factory that is a microenterprise supporting local women. We had a tour, learned about the beading process, and then had the opportunity to visit their shop (no hassling or pressure to buy- but we did get some beautiful items!). Then to a hidden garden for lunch at a local restaurant, and then finally to the giraffes. By the time we got to the giraffes, it was very busy, but again, Kelvin worked his magic to get us through the line quickly (we felt like VIPs!) and to the perfect spot to feed them. He clearly knows the staff, as he was able to get us pictures and even additional food to feed the animals. After a long day, he masterfully navigated traffic (which is no joke) to return us to the hotel.All in all, our time in Kenya would not have been the same without Kelvin and Rustic Nature Tours. We can’t recommend their tours any higher. You will not be disappointed!!!…
Our amazing guide Faith was right on time to pick us up at our hotel. We started the morning with a trip to Kobe Tough where we saw the bead making process. Then we headed to theOur amazing guide Faith was right on time to pick us up at our hotel. We started the morning with a trip to Kobe Tough where we saw the bead making process. Then we headed to the elephant orphanage where Faith knew the whole system and was able to get us up close spots in the “splash zone.” Next up was the giraffe center where we got up close to hand feed giraffes. Faith knew all of the giraffes by name and personality and even took photos on our camera for us. Afterwards we stopped for traditional Kenyan lunch (at your own expense) and we elected to do the Karen Blixen museum for the entrance fee as well. Since it was just me and my husband, Faith even drove us to the local mall before taking us back to the hotel. Overall it was a day well spent with memories to last a lifetime!…
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