Boat Ride Experience

Boat Ride Experience | Overview

Boat trips in Kenya take place along the Indian Ocean’s coast, rivers, and lakes in national parks, reserves and nonprotected areas. While on safari in Kenya, boat trips are a popular way to relax as you sight amazing wildlife and panoramic views. For those on birding safaris, a boat cruise allows for bird watching the water birds. If you are planning an African safari to Kenya, a boat trip should be included on the list of things to do. Here are some of the most popular places where tourists can enjoy boat trips in Kenya.

Lake Nakuru Boat Rides | Highlights

A boat trip on Lake Nakuru provides a thrilling yet tranquil lake safari experience with a variety of interesting sights. The safaris are led by an experienced Lake Nakuru resident naturalist and the boat capacity ranges from 7 to 8 people. There are two boat trip sessions; morning and afternoon boat trips. The morning trip experience includes breakfast and sparkling wine, and the journey lasts about 2 hours and 30 minutes. The afternoon sundowner, on the other hand, is accompanied by bites and a selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. The encounter lasts 2 hours and 30 minutes.

Furthermore, Lake Nakuru National Park is home to approximately 55 species of mammals, including the lion, Roth’schild giraffe, leopard, rhino, impala, buffalo, waterbuck, gazelles, and zebras. There are hippos, bird species such as waterfowl, and a rare sort of fish such as Tilapia graham, in the lake. Snakes (pythons) and other reptiles can also be found on the rocks and cliffs.

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Lake Nakuru Boat Trip

Lake Naivasha Boat Ride | Highlights

Lake Naivasha is stunning, lying against the purple backdrop of the Ol Doinyo Eburru volcanic mountain ranges and surrounded by dense yellow-barked Acacia Xanthophlea trees. In terms of wildlife, the lake is home to Hippos, Giraffes, Zebras, Waterbucks, and the occasional Eland and Wildebeest.

A boat trip on Lake Naivasha is an exciting yet pleasant lake safari experience with plenty of interesting views. The trip allows you to see hippos and a variety of bird species such as Kingfishers, Fish Eagles, Herons, Jacanas, and others. The boats range in capacity from 6 to 20 people, but the most common choice for increased agility is 6 to 12 passenger boats. The boat ride is offered by an experienced local boating guide. The one-hour lake safari typically runs between 7 am to 11 am and in the afternoon between 2 pm to 4 pm. Boat journeys around the late afternoon or early evening are avoided because the lake is notorious to become turbulent.

Lake Naivasha is also notable for its richness of bird species of up to 400 species sighted around the lake and nearby areas. Among these include Fish Eagles, Saddle-billed Stork, Jacanas, Goliath Heron, Giant kingfisher, Maccoa Duck, Cape Teal, Pied Avocet, Pelicans, and Flamingos (the latter in relatively small numbers).

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Lake Naivasha Boat Ride Experience