Things to do in The Rift Valley
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Crater Lake Game Sanctuary
Surrounding a beautiful volcanic crater lake, on the western side of Lake Naivasha and north of the village of Kongoni, is the small Crater Lake Game Sanctuary, with many trails including one for hikers along the steep but diminutive crater rim. Besides the impressive 150 bird species recorded here, giraffes, zebras and other plains wildlife are also regular residents. While walking, remember that buffaloes lurk in the woods.
The tiny jade-green crater lake is held in high regard by the local Maasai, who even believe its water helps soothe ailing cattle.
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Crescent Island Wildlife Sanctuary
The protruding rim of a collapsed volcanic crater forms this island on the eastern side of Lake Naivasha. It's now the private Crescent Island Wildlife Sanctuary, where you can walk beneath yellow barked acacias (known as yellow fever trees) in search of giraffes, Thomson's and Grant's gazelles, elands, waterbucks and countless bird species. Oh, and just to let you know, there are some rather gigantic pythons too!
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Hippos Safaris
Almost all accommodation options rent boats for island trips. The best is Hippos Safaris as they charge a flat rate, which includes waiting time. It's technically possible to drive here along a small causeway, but the land owner is now charging extortionate fees for crossing his property.
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Geothermal Club
Set in a beautiful spot looking down over the lake about 45 minutes' walk from Fisherman's Camp, this relaxed restaurant caters for KenGen thermal power plant's employees but will happily serve visitors. Cold beer is always available.
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Elmenteita Weavers
Visit Elmenteita Weavers and you'll see weavers producing hand-woven rugs, carpets, kangas (printed cotton wraparounds), baskets and the like. Prices reflect the high quality.
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