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Hippo Point House
Lake Naivasha
A whimsical Tudor-style manor and tower on a private wildlife sanctuary by the lake.
Lake & river · No. 8 in Kenya
Boutique hotels in Lake Naivasha
Lake Naivasha is a freshwater lake in the Rift Valley, with hippos, fish eagles and walking safaris among giraffes.
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Where to stay in Lake Naivasha
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Sanctuary Farm
Lake Naivasha
A small lakeside farmhouse with horses, where you can ride among giraffes and zebras.
Lake Naivasha lies in the Great Rift Valley about two hours from Nairobi. Its shores of papyrus and yellow fever trees are home to hippos, fish eagles and hundreds of bird species. On Crescent Island and in nearby conservancies you can walk among giraffes, zebras and antelope, and Hell's Gate National Park offers cycling and gorge hikes among volcanic cliffs.
Where to stay
Country houses and lodges on private estates around the lake offer gardens, boating and horseback riding.
Good to know
Naivasha makes a good stop between Nairobi and the Maasai Mara. Avoid swimming in the lake because of hippos.
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Questions about Lake Naivasha
How many boutique hotels are there in Lake Naivasha?
We list 2 boutique hotels in Lake Naivasha, including Hippo Point House and Sanctuary Farm.
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