Scenic & Nature · Wildlife
Boat Safaris
Take to the water on Lake Naivasha for a boat ride among its freshwater habitats. A boat experience can be paired with a Crescent Island walking safari as part of a wider Kenya itinerary.
Boat Safaris
Take to the water on Lake Naivasha for a boat ride among its freshwater habitats. A boat experience can be paired with a Crescent Island walking safari as part of a wider Kenya itinerary.
The experience
Take to the water on Lake Naivasha for a boat ride among its freshwater habitats. A boat experience can be paired with a Crescent Island walking safari as part of a wider Kenya itinerary.
Time on the water changes the angle of a safari. Shorelines, reeds and the movement of birds become easier to appreciate when the journey slows down, and the boat itself offers a different perspective from a road transfer or game drive.
The published Lake Naivasha programme combines a boat ride among hippos with walking on Crescent Island. Lake Baringo is another existing water-focused destination in the catalogue. Discuss the exact outing at the destination you choose.
What to expect
Confirm the boat programme, operator arrangements and pickup point in advance. A water excursion is a specific booked activity, not an automatic inclusion at every lakeside stay.
Keep the guide's briefing central to the outing and follow the operator's directions around wildlife and the water.
At Naivasha, ask how the boat ride connects with the walking portion and lunch or return transfer so the day feels unhurried.
Who it suits
- Travellers choosing an activity around their actual destination and route
- Guests who want time for a specific interest alongside the wider safari
Where to experience it
The destinations in our catalogue where this runs. Open one for its landscapes, places to stay and the journeys that include it.
In pictures
Scenes from the destinations and camps connected to this experience.
Journeys featuring this experience
Itineraries in our collection that already build this in. Each one sets out its destinations, transfers, stays and inclusions.
- From $5,200
- Per Person Sharing
- 7 Days
Wildlife transitions through the heart of Kenya’s diverse ecosystems. This journey connects the rhino sanctuaries of the north with.
Destinations:
Ol Pejeta Conservancy | Lake Nakuru National Park | Masai Mara National Reserve | Lake Naivasha | Amboseli National Park
Places to stay nearby
Camps, lodges and hotels close enough to make this straightforward to arrange around your other plans.
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Wildlife Viewing
Timing and arrangements
Boat outings depend on local operating and weather conditions. Your travel dates, party and destination should be checked against the operator's programme, including any rules that apply to children.
How long to allow: As confirmed for the selected lake excursion
Check the activity, location, season and inclusions against your chosen itinerary. An experience described here is not automatically included in every safari.
Before you book
The details that help you decide whether this belongs in your itinerary.
Is this included in every safari?
No. Check your chosen itinerary and final proposal. Optional activities, separate excursions and local operator arrangements should be confirmed before you book.
Where can I arrange boat safaris?
The linked destinations below show the places supported by JohnBow's existing catalogue for this experience. Tell us which destination and dates you are considering so we can confirm the actual activity.
How long should I allow?
As confirmed for the selected lake excursion. Check how the activity fits with your accommodation, other excursions and transfers when planning the day.
How do I add it to my itinerary?
Mention this experience in your enquiry, together with your dates, party size and chosen route. We will discuss the relevant programme and make its inclusions clear in the proposal.