Top 11 Crescent Island Tours on Lake Naivasha

1.Lake Naivasha: Crescent Island Game Sanctuary

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 44 reviews · 7 hours · from $70Our pick

Travel from Nairobi to Lake Naivasha for a 40-minute boat ride with hippos, waterbucks, fish eagles, and pelicans, then walk among giraffes, zebras, gazelles, and wildebeests on Crescent Island. Steve has guided some island walks, but transport quality and included fees deserve careful checking.

“The boat trip and walk on Crescent Island were five stars, but the driver to and from was tedious. Driver didn't really talk much and when he did he was difficult to understand. The company charges solo travelers $40 more than couples (or more that book together) even though everyone rides together in same car. I suggest finding another operator for the Lake Naivasha and Crescent Island tour.”

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2.Day tour to Hells Gate, Lake Naivasha and Crescent Island Walk

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · from $160Top rated

Leave Nairobi at 7 a.m. for Hell’s Gate, where you cycle for about two hours beside zebras, giraffes, gazelles, and antelopes. Then take a Lake Naivasha boat ride to Crescent Island for a guided wildlife walk. Drivers such as Patrick, Nuru, and Joash provide hotel pickup and return.

“I had the most amazing experience visiting Hell’s Gate and Crescent Island! The landscapes were absolutely breathtaking, and being able to walk among the wildlife was truly unforgettable. The combination of adventure, nature, anRead more”

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3.Day Tour to Crescent Island in Naivasha

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews · from $90

Leave Nairobi by private vehicle at about 7:30 am for Lake Naivasha and Crescent Island Game Sanctuary. Your guide, such as Moses or Mwose, leads the wildlife walk and explains the animals, birds, and park. A boat ride may form part of the visit. Pickup and drop-off are included.

“It was an exceptional experience, from the boat tour to the marvellous walk through the park. Our guide was a really nice guide who told us so much about the park in a pleasant enjoyable and sometimes funny way 😊”

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4.Lake Naivasha day tour including the crescent island

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 9 reviews · from $102

Leave Nairobi after breakfast for the Great Rift Valley, Lake Naivasha, and Crescent Island Game Park. You’ll take a 30-minute boat ride, walk among giraffes, zebras, and gazelles with a guide, and watch for hippos and birds. Simon, Victor, and Nelson are among the praised drivers and guides.

“A beautiful day you can walk with girafe,zébras ,gazelle, hippopotamus snake… accompagnied by a ranger what a pleasure”

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5.2-Day Hell’s Gate, Crescent Island and Nakuru – Private Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $420

This private two-day safari from Nairobi pairs walking among giraffes and zebras on Crescent Island with cycling or hiking at Hell’s Gate and a Lake Nakuru game drive. Expect early starts, a safari-modified vehicle, lodge accommodation, meals, and a guide such as Joseph or Nathan, subject to assignment.

“I never thought such a great safari could be possible just a few hours away from Nairobi! I got the chance to go on a bike game drive in Hell’s Gate – it was absolutely exceptional. I got to see giraffes and zebras up close while walking on Crescent Island. I was doubly happy to see countless flamingos and a rhino in Lake Nakuru!”

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6.Nairobi to Lake Naivasha Day Tour with Crescent Island

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 5 reviews · 8 hours · from $180

Leave Nairobi at 7:00 AM for Lake Naivasha, ride by boat to walk among zebras and giraffes on Crescent Island, then visit Elsamere, former home of Joy and George Adamson. English-speaking guides such as Edwin lead the day, which includes lunch, entry fees, and hotel transport.

“We had a wonderful day trip to lake naivasha with Edwin. We were able to get close to the animals to take photos and loved the boat ride! Would definitely recommend this as a day trip from Nairobi!”

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7.Crescent Island And Boat Ride Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 4 reviews · 7 hours · from $150

Leave Nairobi for Lake Naivasha, cross the freshwater lake by boat, and walk among giraffes, zebras, impalas, wildebeests, and birds on Crescent Island. An English-speaking guide leads this private seven-hour trip, with transport, water, boat fare, and island entry included.

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8.Hell’s Gate Bike Ride & Crescent Island Boat Ride Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 1 day · from $105

Travel from Nairobi with guide Patrick, stop at the Great Rift Valley and Kenya’s oldest church, then bike past zebras and gazelles in Hell’s Gate. Finish with a Lake Naivasha boat ride and a Crescent Island walk, with wildlife, birds, and film locations along the way.

“I'd happily recommend this tour to anyone interested in exploring Hell's Gate and Lake Naivasha. I had a private tour which meant we could be a lot more flexible than if it's in a big group. We were able to stop on Crescent Island and explore, too, which I highly recommend if you have the time. A private tour on your own means a lot of time chatting with your guide. Luckily Patrick is very easy to talk to. He's also very knowledgeable about the area and Kenya in general which made for great conversation throughout the day. He's also a very safe driver, and goes out of his way…”

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9.Crescent Island Day Tour From Nairobi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $190

You’ll leave Nairobi with a driver-guide such as Joseph or Julius, pause at the Great Rift Valley viewpoint, then cross Lake Naivasha by speedboat. On Crescent Island, a local guide such as Steven leads a walking safari among giraffes, zebras, gazelles, buffalo, birds, and lake views.

“I booked their Crescent Island tour and, while their website said it was US$150pp, it was actually US$200 since I was a solo traveler, but it was worth the extra cost. Joseph picked me up from my hotel right on time and told me a lot about Kenya as we traveled to Lake NaivashRead more”

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10.Day Trip To Crescent Island And Hells Gate National Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $230

Leave Nairobi at 6:00 am with an English-speaking guide such as Samuel or Zack, then visit Lake Naivasha, walk among giraffes and gazelles on Crescent Island, and cycle past Hell’s Gate’s volcanic cliffs before returning by nightfall.

“The guide was very friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful. Highly recommend them! The tour itself was really amazing experience”

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11.Lake Naivasha & Crescent island day trip.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $165

Travel from Nairobi to Hell’s Gate and Lake Naivasha with guide Benson Kungu, known as Ben. See the Great Rift Valley, Mount Longonot, wildlife, cliffs, hippos, and birds by vehicle, bike, boat, and on foot.

“Ben was onze chauffeur voor onze trip naar Crater Lake, lake Naivasha en Hells gate. We hebben een geweldige trip gehad. Ben heeft veel kennis van dieren en geeft hier uitleg over. Hij is een zeer relaxte man en makkelijk. Zeker een aanrader om met Ben op pad te gaan. Volgende keer in Kenia zullen we zeker weer met Ben op stap gaan.”

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