Prices checked on Sep 11, 2026Things to do in Nairobi
Embark on a wonderful road drive and enjoy the breathtaking scenic beauty. Marvel at the spectacular views of the Rift Valley escapements. Take a peaceful visit at the charming catholic church nestled down the hill a hidden gem rich in cultural and spiritual heritage. Enjoy a relaxed boat ride and watch the hippo families basking lazily. Wander in wild with wild animals at their natural setup. Here you can take wonderful photos at a close range with the giraffes, zebra, Impala, wild beast, hippos, gazelles and waterbucks.
We shall enjoy a relaxing boat ride at Lake Naivasha on route to the Crescent island. Here we shall enjoy the hippos basking lazily on the shores of the Lake. At Crescent Island we shall enjoy the breathtaking walking safari in the presence of numerous wildlife. The wonderful horizons of the Lake and the birds taking flights is a wonderful experience.
Watch hippos basking on shores while enjoying diverse birdlife and breathtaking scenery.
Take in the spectacular views of the Great Rift valley and browse souvenirs at the gift shop. Visit the small Catholic church perched on the hill, built by Italian prisoners of war at Maii Mahiu.
We provide door to door pickup from all hotels in Nairobi and it's environs. We can also organize pickups from the airport with plier arrangements.
Crescent Island Walking Safari & Lake Naivasha Hippo Boat Cruise lasts about 7 hours. The itinerary has 3 stops.
Prices start at $195 per person for this Nairobi experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Yes, pickup is offered. We provide door to door pickup from all hotels in Nairobi and it's environs. We can also organize pickups from the airport with plier arrangements. Pickup points include CONTACT_SUPPLIER_LATER, LOC-6eKJ+or5y8o99Qw0C8xWyKrC1qsrKX67pXvxwF0nHxQ=, LOC-6eKJ+or5y8o99Qw0C8xWyCcgpd38qqSx5DSlhET9OJ8=.
The experience is available in EN.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 15 participants.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Wheelchair accessible Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
The trip was one of the best.walking with animals and taking photos with most of the amaizing trees in the world.we were guides by Steve and the area was very cool and beautiful.We can't fail to come back.The boats were from njovic boatrides company.The captain by the name ismael was the best.
The best day trip ever! I'm so happy I booked this tour. Crescent Island is magical, and absolutely worth the drive from Nairobi. The island is beautiful, the animals are abundant, and both my guide and our boat operator were so lovely. Hippos, bushbuck, zebra, giraffe, maribu stork, ostrich, gazelle...all up so close...in the most peaceful setting. Communication was great. I would do it again!
TRIP OF A LIFETIME Where do I start????? I met Duncan on a whim, and he mentioned his tour to Lake Naivasha. I was completely unfamiliar, but since he was such a funny, kind, well-spoken young man, trying to make an honest dollar, I said why not, and I booked my business with him. What a HUGE regret it would have been if I had not listened. This excursion truly made our trip to Kenya a TRIP OF A LIFETIME. From transport ( he arrived 30 minutes early) to the Knowledge of the landscape, history, and animals, all with top-notch professionalism, it was a TOP KNOTCH experience and once that my group of 12 will forever cherish. Do yourself a favor. BOOK WITH PERFECTO.... TODAY!!!!!! You will thank me, and yourself, later!!
A very nice trip with the friendly, careful and knowledgeable driver & guide Sam, who explained lots of what we saw on the island. We saw plenty of animals during our walk, with a group of grazing hippos an extra 'treat'. :) The boat trip could have been a little longer to explore the "end" of the island, and personally I would have happily skipped the lunch-and-souvenir-shop-stop at the end for another hour on this beautiful spot :)
Asante sana we are happy that you enjoyed your day trip.
The experience is above expectations our tour was just perfect we been able to see almost all the animals including hippos and python. Totally recommend this trip but keep in mind that you will be walking a lot
Thankyou for a wonderful feedback.
We enjoyed ourselves. The pickup was easy and convenient at our hotel in Nairobi. The boat ride and wonderful view of hippos. Best way to spend a day in Nairobi.
Thankyou for spending your day in Nairobi with us.
We had a wonderful time at crescent Island. We saw wildlife and beautiful horizons. Our guide was was really great and had a good sense of humor. I highly recommend.
I had a fantastic experience at Crescent Island Walking Safari & Hippo Boat Cruise. The walking safari was peaceful and unique, allowing us to get surprisingly close to animals like giraffes, zebras, and antelopes in their natural environment. The guides were knowledgeable, friendly, and made the experience both fun and informative.
The whole excursion was very impressive. I saw the wildebeest and zebras. Duncan was a wonderful guide. I highly recommend
This was Awesome. Duncan was very accommodating. He is truly the heart of this experience .
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crescent Island Walking Safari & Lake Naivasha Hippo Boat Cruise | 7 hours | 5.0 (21) | $195 | |
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