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About Lake Naivasha

Lake Naivasha is situated in Kenya. Lake Naivasha budget travel is ideal for bird watchers and nature lovers alike.

Lake Naivasha Budget Travel

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Crescent Island Wildlife Sanctuary, Elsamere

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Airports

Lake Naivasha airports include the following:
• Jomo Kenyatta Nairobi International Airport

Birdlife

Over 400 birds have been recorded on the lake including Long-tailed and Great Cormorants, along with Black Herons, Grey-backed fiscal, Black-lored Babbler, Lovebirds, Fish Eagles and Pied Kingfishers.

Conservation

The conservation issues surrounding Naivasha are complex, with the effects of human pressures superimposed on a naturally variable system. The lake has seen dramatic ecological changes through the effects of introduced species.

Malaria

Lake Naivasha malaria medication includes the following:
• Mefloquine (Lariam)
• Doxycycline
• Atovaquone/proguanil (Malarone)

Money

Lake Naivasha money and banking info includes:
• There are no banks or ATMs in the lake area, so be prepared and bring local currency
• Some lodges and camps accept credit cards, but not all the time

Plants

Lake Naivasha plant life includes beautiful papyrus and water lily fringes. The lake shores were previously dense with Riparian vegetation, grazing pastures and agriculture lands have destroyed much of this vegetation however, but the lake area is still very green and lush.

Safety Tips

• Do not swim in the water - hippos and crocodiles can sometimes be found, as well as bilharzia
• Lake Naivasha is generally very safe to visit, with no dangerous game
• The crime rate is very low, however it is best to keep valuables out of sight to prevent temptation
• Avoid travelling alone to and from the park, and in remote areas travel in convoy during daylight

Travel Books

Lake Naivasha recommended travel books include:
• Kenya: Lonely Planet Country Guide by Matthew Firestone
• The Rough Guide to Kenya by Richard Trillo, Daniel Jacobs, and Nana Luckham
• Birds of Kenya and Northern Tanzania by Dale A. Zimmerman, Donald A. Turner, David J. Pearson, and Ian Willis
• Kenya Globetrotter Travel Guide by Dave Richards and Val Richards
• The East African Great Lakes: Limnology, Palaeolimnology and Biodiversity by Eric O. Odada and Daniel O. Olago

Visa Requirements

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Wildlife

Lake Naivasha wildlife is fairly sparse, however the Crater Lake Game Sanctuary lies nearby, and offers a range of game to be seen - many orphaned or rescued animals can be found in this sanctuary as well as the beautiful Hell's Gate National Park. The freshwater lake is also home to a number of fish, including recently reintroduced sport fish.

Minette - OverlandingAfrica.com02 Apr 2012: Hello Osman, we have over 700 trips on our books and choosing your trip all depends on if you are more keen for a camping or an accommodated trip, how much time you have and when you would like to travel. I have emailed you with some more information. Cheers!
osman kassam01 Apr 2012: hi im from msa and id like to go on one of your tours locally with my wife so please do advise me on the right destination with the best rates thanx.
Minette - OverlandingAfrica.com28 Nov 2011: Hi Alex, we have over 700 trips available on our books. Please note activities like skydiving are optional excursions that are offered on any one of our trips that go through the area. I have sent you an email with more information. Cheers!
Alex Kipkemoi Keter28 Nov 2011: Please advice on the packages you have for this holiday season, i am very keen on skydiving. Cheers

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