Design your own East Africa safari, with the focus being - the heart of Kenya - the people. Read below about some very special areas and people and tell us what you would like to include in your own personalised safari.
The result is a safari for the traveller who wishes to actually live in a village and experience some of Kenya’s many cultures. As you enjoy the beach and the savannah or forest and the wildlife you will be the guests of the indigenous people, staying in their homes or camping on their land.
Kenya offers every type of terrain - desert, semi-desert, forest, mountain, lakes, open plain and tropical coastline. This incredible variety has allowed a huge diversity of wildlife to flourish, making Kenya justly famous for its animal safaris. But this diversity has also helped tribal cultures to develop, from the coastal Swahili people who are a mixture of Arab, Bantu and Indonesian, to the Nilotic tribes, the most famous of whom are the Maasai, and the full Bantu tribes such as the Kikuyu, Kamba and Abaluhya.
You could start your safari by living with the relaxed Giriama tribe on the Kenyan Coast in the village of Watamu. From here you could be exploring the wilderness and cultures of the Great Rift Valley, then maybe the rainforests of Mount Elgon and Kakamega and the final destination should be the rolling plains and Maasai culture of the famous Maasai Mara.

Naivasha is a small township in central Kenya with a population of about 500,000 people. But the area is well known because of the lake.

In the days between the two world wars Naivasha became the playground for the elite colonial social group hence the name Happy Valley.

Lake Naivasha is a beautiful freshwater lake, fringed by thick papyrus. The lake is almost 13 kilometres across, but its waters are shallow with an average depth of five metres. At an altitude of 1885m above sea level, the lake is the highest of the Great Rift Valley Lakes.

The lovely lake, with its cool climate, has become a retreat for Nairobi residents and tourists looking for tranquillity and peace. Because the water of the lake is freshwater and the surrounding soil is fertile, it is not surprising
that the area has become the leading horticultural producing area in Kenya.

The main products are flowers and vegetables but more recently vineyards have been established.

Afternoon storms can cause the Lake to become suddenly rough and produce high waves. For this reason the local Maasai christened the lake Nai’posha meaning “rough water”, which the British later misspelt and pronounced as Naivasha
For many visitors to Naivasha the main attraction is the prolific bird life. Not surprisingly because the lake is one of the best known of all bird Watching areas in Kenya. Over 400 birds have been recorded on the lake.

On a drive around the lake you will have the opportunity to view a variety of indigenous wildlife. A corridor of land around the lake is left undeveloped to grant the wildlife free access to the lake. You will come across graceful giraffe, antelope and gazelles, water buck, warthog, a variety of primate species and of course right in the water you will find hippo.

Despite the fact that Lake Naivasha is a very attractive tourist destination, there are many social problems that face the local people of Naivasha and it’s surroundings. These range from medical care, education, clean drinking water, crime and abuse of minors.

We at the Rotary club of Naivasha are working to improve the living
conditions of the less privileged within our community. To achieve this we have embarked on various projects to alleviate the problems of our community

The Naivasha Safe House provides shelter for girls and boys (ages 2 months to 15 years) who are the victims of defilement, rape, abuse, neglect, etc. The Safe House is not a permanent home.

Children are given a SAFE, child-friendly place to stay whilst under-going counselling, and medical treatment. The Naivasha Safe House works closely with the MOH, Police, D.O.’s Office, Children’s Officer, and various counsellors, and psychologists, to treat the affected children. We also seek legal redress through the court system.

The children are closely monitored by a social worker, and a matron. Every effort is made to rehabilitate and re-integrate the children into their extended families once both
child and family members are counselled as to the needs of the child.

As you will by now have guessed, the Safe House is the flagship project of our Rotary club. In this one project you will find all the development goals our club seeks to promote: Childrens Welfare, Education, Health and provision of safe drinking water.
Over the years, we have been involved in various projects that embody one or more of these principle.

Watch the breathtaking flamingoes from the shores of Lake Naivasha,or from the shores of the nearby Lake Nakuru . Lake Naivasha is a freshwater lake in Kenya, lying north west of Nairobi, outside the town of Naivasha. It is part of the Great Rift Valley.
The name derives from the local Maasai name Nai'posha, meaning "rough water" because of the sudden storms which can arise. The lake has a surface area of 139 km², [1] and is surrounded by a swamp which covers an area of 64 square km, but this can vary largely depending on rainfall. It is situated at an altitude of 1,884 metres (6,180 ft).[1] The lake has an average depth of 6 m (20 ft), with the deepest area being at Crescent Island, at a maximum depth of 30 m (100 ft).[1]
Njorowa Gorge used to form the lake's outlet, but it is now high above the lake and forms the entrance to Hell's Gate National Park.
The lake is home to a variety of wildlife; over 400 different species of bird have been reported. There is a sizeable population of hippos in the lake. There are two smaller lakes in the vicinity of Lake Naivasaha: Lake Oloiden and Lake Sonachi (a green crater lake). The Crater Lake Game Sanctuary lies nearby, while the lake shore is known for its population of European immigrants and settlers.
Between 1937 and 1950 the lake was used as a landing place for flying boats on the Imperial Airways passenger and mail route from Southampton in Britain to South Africa. It linked Kisumu and Nairobi.
Joy Adamson, the author of Born Free, lived on the shores of the lake in the mid-1960s.
Also on the shores of the lake is the Djinn Palace, which gained notoriety in the Happy Valley days between the two world wars.

Lake Nakuru is one of the Rift Valley soda lakes. It lies to the south of Nakuru, in central Kenya and is protected by Lake Nakuru National Park.

Greater and Lesser Flamingos flock to the lake.
The lake's abundance of algae attracts the vast quantity of flamingos that famously lines the shore.
Other birds also flourish in the area, as do warthogs, baboons and other large mammals. Black and White rhinos have also been introduced.
The lake's level dropped dramatically in the early 1990s but has since largely recovered.

Nakuru means "Dust or Dusty Place" in Maasai language. Lake Nakuru National Park, close to Nakuru town, was established in 1961. It started off small, only encompassing the famous lake and the surrounding mountainous vicinity. Now it has been extended to include a large part of the savannahs. Watch the sun set,and take pictures of the hippos as they live Lake Naivasha for night grazing.

“Jambo” is Swahili word for hallo, these are the warm greetings you will receive when visiting Kenya. East Africa is considered to be the “Cradle of Mankind” where a species of Homosapiens took tentative steps in an upright position. East Africa is a land of many contrasts, semi-desert, snow-capped mountains (Mount Kilimanjaro and Mount Kenya)on the Equator, Huge Lakes like Lake Victoria which is among the contributing sources of River Nile among Ethiopia, Uganda, Tanzania, and Burundi. The Nile, as defined starting with the Kyaka river in Burundi, is 6,671 km long, and has a surface area of a total of 3,350,000 km² (5 times the area of France). The discharge is around 3,1 million litres per second . The real exploration of East Africa was done by the Arabs from the now Gulf States a short period and built the Fort Jesus. Vasco Da Gamma tried to explore East Africa, stepping in Mombasa and Malindi, on his way to India but it was not until the 19th century when a new breed of explorers was spawned out of Europe in quest to find the source of the river Nile. They included Burton, Speke, Livingston and Stanley.

Among the safaris we can organize for you are:

RIFT VALLEY: An 8 day safari visiting Lake Nakuru, a Rift Valley soda lake with its pink fringe of flamingos; famous for its diversity of bird life, its Rhinos and the unique Rothschilds Giraffe; Lake Bogoria with its bubbling hot springs and dramatic scenery offers the chance to see the rare Greater Kudu; and Buffalo Springs National Reserve in the Northern Frontier District of Samburu to find some Northern species of animals not usually found south of the Tana River - Grevy's Zebra, Reticulated Giraffe, Beisa Oryx, the slender necked Gerenuk.

WESTERN KENYA: A 12 day safari (including Masai Mara) visiting Lake Nakuru, Saiwa Swamp (sitatunga antelopes) and Mount Elgon on the Ugandan border - three National Parks offering a wide variety of scenery, birds and animals. Mount Elgon is famous for its 'elephant caves', alpine vegetation and dramatic scenery. Kakamega Forest, the last remaining West African Rain Forest to be found in Kenya; Kisumu on Lake Victoria, the largest lake in Africa and ending with a few days at the famous Masai Mara with its abundance of game.

THE LAKES Concentrating on the well known Rift Valley lakes: Naivasha, Nakuru National Park, Bogoria National Reserve and Baringo. This safari covers a wide range of diverse habitats and spectacular scenery. Flamingos, Greater Kudu, crocodiles, hot springs and steam vents, dramatic cliffs and gorges, alkaline and fresh water lakes, each with their own particular bird and animal life. Any of these destinations combine well with a visit to our Camp in the Masai Mara

KENYA GAME SAFARI: A 10 day safari visiting Mt Kenya to enjoy some walking on the lower slopes, Buffalo Springs National Reserve in the Northern Frontier District; Lake Bogoria National Reserve, with its hot springs and vents, and Lake Nakuru National Park, two very different Rift Valley lakes.

BUFFALO/ABERDARES TRAIL: A 7 day safari visiting Buffalo Springs National Reserve in Samburu District; the Aberdares National Park for some walking and game viewing in alpine conditions; and Lake Nakuru National Park, famed for its flamingo population and Rhinos, or the very beautiful Lake Naivasha with a day trip to Hells Gate National Park or a walk up Mt Longonot - one of the highest peaks in the Rift Valley at 9,000ft at its summit. Again, this safari blends well with a visit to the Masai Mara.

ABERDARES or MT KENYA WALK: For the physically fit - either a five or six day walk in the Aberdares at altitudes over 7,000ft or a climb to the Walkers Peak of Mt Kenya, Point Lenana at 16,355ft. Either walk takes us through magnificent and often breathtaking mountain scenery. Further walking can be done from our Camp in the Mara area - plains walking to the Mara River, or walking in the hills which overlook our Camp situated on Maasai Group Ranch land.

MOUNT KENYA AND THE ABERDARES/ BUFFALO SPRINGS NATIONAL RESERVE: A 14 day walking safari in the Aberdares and Mount Kenya National Parks at altitudes ranging between 7,000ft (2,100m) and 16,355ft (5,260m). A rare opportunity to walk through the diverse habitat and vegetation zones of an equatorial mountain region. With time to acclimatize at the lower altitudes of the Aberdares, we aim to get you to the top of Mount Kenya. A walk around the main peaks shows you Mount Kenya at its best. From these heights we descend to the arid vastness of Samburu country - 3,000 ft and spend time in Buffalo Springs National Reserve. An area where animals and birds are prolific and sandy river beds and thorn bush dominate the country.

MOUNT KILIMANJARO AN 8 DAYS GUIDED MOUNTAIN TOUR:Go on a Kilimanjaro Safari and visit the world's largest free standing mountain - measuring in at a whopping 5000 metres. Those who have been on safari to Kilimanjaro can really say they have stood on the Roof of Africa!

According to legend, the first person to ascend Kilimanjaro was King Menelik 1, the son of King Solomon and the Queen of Sheba.The first Europeans to reach the summit of Kilimanjaro were Dr Hans Meyer and Ludwig Purtscheller. Today, more than 20,000 people a year attempt the climb, and efforts are being made to stop the erosion on the most popular routes.

There are several ways of conquering this giant, and although no experience is required, the effects of altitude and the cold put anyone's physical and mental stamina to the test. If this all seems a little bit too strenuous for you, one of our safari tours focuses on viewing the mountain from below.

The best months to climb the mountain are January, February and September. July and August are also fine, but somewhat colder

For the adventurous visitor,who may want to visit the sights and places alone,we offer consultation for the best attractions around,We provide Four Wheel Drives (4x4's / SUV's / Jeeps) for self drive safari use. These can be used to visit Kenya's famous National Parks and beaches. We also provide saloon (sedan) cars for the town user.

The Mount Longonot in Naivasha is a dormant stratovolcano located southeast of Lake Naivasha in the Great Rift Valley of Kenya, Africa. It is thought to have last erupted in the 1860s. Its name is derived from the Masai word oloonong'ot, meaning "mountains of many spurs" or "steep ridges".

Mt. Longonot is protected by the Kenya Wildlife Service as part of Mount Longonot National Park. A trail runs from the park entrance up to the crater rim, and continues in a loop encircling the crater. The whole tour is only about 8-9 km long but very steep, so that the round trip of park gate - Longonot Peak - park gate takes around 5 hrs hiking. The gate is around 2150 meters above sea level and the peak at 2780 meters above sea level but following the jagged rim involves substantially more than the 630 meters vertical difference.

A forest of small trees covers the crater floor, and small steam vents are found spaced around the walls of the crater. The mountain is home to various species of wildlife, notably zebra and giraffe and buffaloes (droppings on the rim) and hartebeest. Leopards have also been reported but are extremely difficult to spot.
Mt. Longonot is 60 kilometres northwest of Nairobi and may be reached from there by a tarmac road. The road was re-done by the European Union and is now excellent, reducing travel time from Nairobi to around an hour. A nearby town is also named Longonot. The Longonot satellite earth station is located south of the mountain.

It is favorite for climbers and team building exercise. A climb to the top is challenging and rejuvenating. The best time to climb is early morning or late evening when it is not very hot. It is a good place to start the Naivasha adventure, before retiring to a nice hotel by the Lake Naivasha.

The Lake naivasha is famous for its hippo population, and there are more than 400 here. Lake Naivasha boat trips can be taken from many lakeside lodges and campsites, providing an ideal opportunity to see large pods of Hippo lying half submerged in the water. At night they emerge to graze on the Lakeshore. At some Lakeshore lodges and campsites, the remarkable sight of these massive 3 tonne creatures grazing across the lawns is a nightly occurrence. Most visitors are amazed when they see just how large a hippo is when it emerges from the water. It is an awe-inspiring sight, even more so when they are grazing a few feet from the door of your tent. Hippos are a common cause of sleepless nights for lakeside campers.

Colobus monkeys are often seen in the canopy of the Acacia forests around the lake, and on the north shore of the lake Buffalo, Waterbuck and Eland are often seen grazing.

The region surrounding the Lake is well worth exploring. There are two more smaller lakes nearby, Oloidien, and Sonachi, a bright green cater lake.

Lake Naivasha is a birdwatchers dream come true. Some areas of Lake shore have recorded over 400 species. The acacia forests teem with Hoopoe, Woodpeckers, Rollers, Shrikes, Hawks, cuckoos and much more.

A walk along the shore, or even sitting and relaxing in a single place, will provide the birder with endlessly rich sightings. A trip out onto the Lake is even more impressive. The water is dotted with Pelicans, and the papyrus alive with Kingfisher, Heron, Jacanas and more, while high in the trees over the Lake you will find Africa’s largest concentration of African Fish Eagles. These mighty birds dominate the air over the Lake, their haunting cries echoing across the shores as they plunge to the surface and pull fish from the water.

Sunsets are always stunning, with the haunting call of a Fish Eagle high over the Lake bringing the day to a perfect end....
Itinerary

7-Day Lake Naivasha + Masai Mara tour

The seven day Lake Naivasha and Masai Mara tour is a "slow" one week birding tour covering Lake Naivasha, a fresh water lake, and Masai Mara National Park. It combines good birding, top luxury accommodation at the exclusive Crater Lake tented camp and a lot of relaxation.

Your Itinerary:

Day 1 - Nairobi: Arrival at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in the evening. Transfer to the La Mada Hotel.

Day 2 - Crater Lake, Lake Naivasha Country Club: After breakfast we leave Nairobi via the Nakuru road to the Rift valley. The Nairobi - Nakuru road is on a contour along the rim of the Rift valley and on viewpoints we will be able to see our whole route for the next days. Our destination is Crater Lake: a lesser lake in the Rift Valley but a place where nature is at its best. On the way we stop at the Limuru Swamp where we do our first bird count: Little Grebe, Yellow-billed and Maccoa Duck, Pelicans, Coots, Egrets and Herons. Soaring are Black Kite, Augur Buzzard and Pied Crow.

After lunch we drive to Crater Lake. Apart from numerous birds like the Bearded Woodpecker, Lesser Flamingo, Grey-capped Warbler, Lesser Honeyguide, different kinds of weavers and the Grey-backed Camaroptera we spot our first game in the sanctuary: Giraffes, Black and White Colobus Monkeys, Zorillas, Aardvarks, Leopards and a range of Gazelles. Today's program should be taken as light as possible so that clients can be able to wear off the jet lag. Accommodation is in the Lake Naivasha Country Club. This lodge opened in 1937 as a staging post for Imperial Airways' flying boat service from Durban to London. The 55-acre property boasts green lawns shaded by mature acacias and spreading fever trees, that stretch down to the lake's shore.

Day 3 - Crescent Island, Lake Naivasha Country Club: We start our day with a boat ride on Lake Naivasha on the look out for a range of fish eaters: both the Long-tailed and Great Cormorant together with the Fish Eagle and the Pied, Malachite and Giant Kingfisher. To have the best sightings of the bird life in Lake Naivasha, Crescent Island is the place of choice. It is a lagoon from where we should be able to see Red-capped Lark, Spectacled and Baglafecht Weaver, Tawny-flanked Prinia, Brimstone Canary and Red-billed Firefinch.

Day 4, 5, 6 - Masai Mara, Fig Tree Tented Camp or equivalent: We head to the famous Masai Mara National Reserve, which borders Serengeti in Tanzania. Mara is the gem of game viewing and bird watching in Kenya with 450 species recorded. We will drive through Masai land, home to one of the most fascinating cultures in Africa.
In the vast grasslands we expect to see Elephants; the large Cats - Lion, Leopard, and Cheetah; the herd animals - Zebra, Wildebeest, Thompson's and Grant's Gazelles; and specialties like the Hartebeest and the Topi. Expected bird species are the highly conspicuous Common Ostrich, the small but still conspicuous Cardinal Quelea, Sooty Chat, Ground Hornbill, Open-billed Stork, Temminck's Courser, Yellow-throated Sandgrouse and Denham's Bustard. Lilac-breasted Rollers are common. If we find a kill, we may see six species of vultures all dining together: Egyptian, Hooded, Griffon, Nubian, White-backed and White-headed. It will be a double reward should a Hyena or a Jackal join in the scramble for the kill.

In addition we will encounter numerous raptors such as Bateleur, Martial and Tawny Eagles, as well as Pale Chanting Goshawk, Augur Buzzards and Black-chested Snake Eagles. Along the Mara River we'll watch for African Finfoot, Schalow's and Ross' Turaco, Woodland Kingfisher, Yellow-billed Barbet, Black-billed Weaver, Violet-backed Starling, and perhaps with luck, Pel's Fishing Owl. Any tapping noise on the trees may be indicative of the relatively uncommon Woodpeckers (Golden-tailed, Green-backed and Fine-banded). Hopefully we will be lucky enough to see some of the more difficult to see mammals such as Bat-eared Fox, Hunting Dog, Serval and the delightful Banded Mongoose. Overnight is 3 times at the Fig Tree Tented Camp, which is built with a great natural set up, so we will be able to bird watch easily from the tents.

Day 7- Back to Nairobi: Transfer back to Nairobi in time for lunch. Evening transfer to the airport where we say goodbye.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
The cost includes:
- All accommodation as per itinerary,
- All meals from breakfast of day 2 through lunch of day 7
- All transport Nairobi-Nairobi, services of guides, a comprehensive bird checklist and the park entrance fees

It does not include:
- The airfare to and from Kenya, airport taxes, visa, insurance, drinks, tips

Kenya was the first African country to build geothermal energy sources. Kenya's KenGen has built two plants, Olkaria I (45 MW) and Olkaria II (65 MW), with a third private plant Olkaria III (48 MW). Plans are to increase production capacity by another 576 MW by 2017, covering 25% of Kenya's electricity needs, and correspondingly reducing dependency on imported oil. Geothermal power is very cost-effective in the Rift Valley area of Kenya, notably Naivasha.

A tour to the geothermal projects can be very educative and memorable, as you get a firsthand experience of hot steam coming from underground, and just marvel at the wonders of Mother Nature.

Kenya's ideal holiday maker climate,vast coastline along the Indian Ocean makes kenyan beaches excellent endings to any Kenya safari, beaches of Mombasa, Malindi, Watamu & Lamu are breathtaking.The sun,sand and beaches get a new meaning here.Kenya & East Africa have some of the best beaches in the world.
Miles of sunny, tropical beaches and blue skies, in addition to great hotels, makes an African beach holiday the perfect compliment to a safari.

The beaches are reef-protected and therefore safe for swimming. We have a wide selection of Kenya beach holidays, ranging from 5 star hotels to private beach villas and cottages.

Below is a list of locations and beach hotels.

Mombasa City
Mombasa is Kenya's second largest city and has a rich history dating back over 1500 years when it started as a trading port for merchant ships from the Orient, Arabi and Europe. The Portugese explorer, Vasco Da Gama, landed here in 1498 and established a Portugese colony at the coast.

There are a range of hotels to the north and south of Mombasa, known as the North and South coast respectively

Mombasa North Coast Beaches
These are beaches to the immediate north of Mombasa, upto and including the Kilifi beaches. The beaches include Nyali, Bamburi and Shanzu and Kikambala. There are many hotels along this stretch though the concentration of the hotels thins out while moving towards Kilifi. There are various activities on offer ranging from nature trails to fishing and golf

Mombasa South Coast
To get to " South Coast" from Mombasa, one takes the Ferry across a narrow channel, usually a colourful experience owing to lots of noise and bustle of the swahili people as they go about their daily business.

South Coast is generally a quiter and cleaner stretch of coastline than the North coast. Beaches include Diani, Tiwi and Gazi, leading upto the Pemba area. Accommodation varies from hotels to cottages

Lamu
Lamu is a small, historic coastal town, with narrow winding streets, old mosques, colourful markets and uses donkeys and dhows for transport rather than vehicles.
The slow pace of life here, magnificent beaches and the rich culture make this an exotic place to visit where time seems to stand still. The perfect place for honeymooners and couples.

Zanzibar Island
This exotic island is famous for its beautiful beaches, rich Swahili culture , architecture and a very relaxed pace of life.

Zanzibar has several quality hotels and resorts along its beaches as well as in Stone Town, it's interesting capital

Nairobi National Museum is located at the Museum Hill, approximately 10 minutes drive from the Nairobi city centre. It is the flagship museum of NMK, housing some of the most celebrated collections of history, culture and art from Kenya and East Africa. The museum aims to interpret heritage of Kenya to stimulate appreciation and learning. This museum is open daily (including public holidays) from 0930hrs - 1800hrs. The Museum was initiated in 1910 by the then East Africa and Uganda Natural History Society [currently the East African Natural History Society (EANHS)]. The group consisted mainly of colonial settlers and naturalists who needed a place to keep and preserve their collections of various specimens. Its first site was at the present Nyayo House in the Nairobi city centre. The site soon became small and a larger building was put up in 1922 where the Nairobi Serena Hotel now stands.

In 1929, the colonial government set aside land at the Museum Hill and construction work started at the current site. It was officially opened in Sept. 22 1930 and named Coryndon Museum in honour of Sir Robert Coryndon, one time Governor of Kenya and a staunch supporter of Uganda Natural History Society. On the attainment of independence in 1963, it was re-named the National Museum of Kenya (NMK). On October 15th 2005, previous Nairobi Museum closed its doors to the public for an extensive modernization and expansion project that is now complete. The outcome is impressive; the Nairobi Museum has been transformed into a magnificent piece of architecture that puts it in competition with other world class museums.

The artworks, the materials used in the fabrication of outdoor sculptures, the landscaping and the botanic gardens, link to the three pillars of Kenya’s national heritage i.e. nature, culture and history. A welcoming ambience of harmony between the galleries, the non gallery spaces, the museum landscape and its entrances, make museum visits more exciting.
The galleries have been reorganised to interpret the heritage of Kenya to stimulate appreciation and learning. To capture the feel of diversity and interactivity, there are mixed galleries to show the personality of the new museum. Under the nature pillar, there are 5 exhibitions. These are Human origins, Mammalian Radiation, Ecology of Kenya, Natural Diversity and Geology. Under Culture, the exhibitions include Cycles of Life, Cultural Dynamism and Creativity. The history pillar has two exhibitions: Kenya Before 1850 and History of Kenya.

Guests to the Masai Mara in Kenya can experience the rare excitement of game viewing from a hot air balloon. In the crisp air of dawn, the passengers drink coffee while the crew partially inflates the balloon with enormous fans. The gas burners are ignited and the balloon fills with hot air slowly raising the baskets. Before departing, finalized checks are made, and the guests then climb into the balloon basket for a take off. The balloons lift off just before sunrise when the breeze on the plains is still cold. Once airborne, the balloon is blown by the prevailing winds across the broad landscape. Apart from the hiss of the burners, the flight above the Masai Mara plains is magically silent. The pilot controls the height of the craft by regulating the flow of hot air into the balloon. Sometimes the balloon will descend over the plains for a close up view of the wildlife; on other occasions, it rises to clear a tree canopy and rise over the picturesque forests.

Hell's Gate National Park lies south of Lake Naivasha in Kenya, north west of Nairobi. Hell's Gate National Park is named after a narrow break in the cliffs, once a tributary of a prehistoric lake that fed early humans in the Rift Valley. It was established in 1984. A small national park, it is known for its wide variety of wildlife and for its scenery.[2] This includes the Fischer's Tower and Central Tower columns and Hell's Gate Gorge. The national park is also home to three geothermal power stations at Olkaria. The park is equipped with three basic campsites and includes a Masai Cultural Center, providing education about the Maasai tribe's culture and traditions.

Hell's Gate National Park is named after a narrow break in the cliffs, once a tributary of a prehistoric lake that fed early humans in the Rift Valley. It received the name "Hell's Gate" by explorers Fisher and Thomson in 1883.

In the early 1900s, Mount Longonot erupted, and ash can still be felt around Hell's Gate. The comprehensive Olkaria Geothermal Station, the first of its kind in Africa, was established in 1981 and generates geothermal power underneath Hell's Gate from the area's hot springs and geysers. The park was officially established until 1984

Geography
Hell's Gate National Park covers an area of 68.25 square kilometres (26 sq mi), relatively small by African standards. The park is at 5000 feet above sea level. It is within Nakuru District, near Lake Naivasha and approximately 90 square kilometres (35 sq mi) from Nairobi.The park is located 14 square kilometres (5 sq mi) after the turnoff from the old Nairobi-Naivasha highway, and has a warm and dry climate. Olkaria and Hobley's, two extinct volcanoes located in the park, can be seen as well as obsidian forms from the cool molten lava.Within Hell's Gate is the Hells Gate Gorge, lined with red cliffs which contain two volcanic plugs: Fischer's Tower and Central Tower.Off of Central Tower is a smaller gorge which extends to the south and of which a path descends into hot springs.

Wildlife
There is a wide variety of wildlife in the national park, though many are few in number.Examples of little seen wildlife include lions, leopards, and cheetahs. However, the park has historically been an important home for the rare lammergeyer eagles. There are over 103 species of birds in the park, including vultures, Verreaux's Eagles, augur buzzard, and swifts. Hyraxes, African buffalo, zebra, eland, hartebeest,Thomson's gazelle, and babboons are also common. The park is also home to serval and small numbers of klipspringer antelope and Chanler's mountain reedbuck.

Tourism
The park is popular due to its close proximity to Nairobi and lowered park fees compared to other National Parks. Hiking, bicycling, and motorcycling are encouraged within the park, one of only two Kenyan national parks where this is allowed. The Daily Nation newspaper praised the mountain climbing in Hell's Gate as "thrilling." It also recommended the Joy Adamson's Centre and boating on Lake Naivasha. A Masai Cultural Center provides education about the Maasai tribe's culture and traditions.

Morning,afternoon and late evening boat rides on Lake Naivasha are so refreshing, The panoramic view in like non other. Boat ride to the Crescent island ,part of Lake Naivasha makes it a worthy ride,with all the wildlife on the shores of the lake like the springboks,giraffes,cape buffaloes,colobus monkeys and the many birds.

Lake Naivasha is an ideal place for boating, with wide open waters, fantastic surrounding scenery and plenty of channels to explore. Boats can be hired with driver/guides from many of Naivasha's lakeside lodges and camps. This is an excellent way to see plenty of birdlife and hippos up close.

A walk along the shore, or even sitting and relaxing in a single place, will provide the birder with endlessly rich sightings. A trip out onto the Lake is even more impressive. The water is dotted with Pelicans, and the papyrus alive with Kingfisher, Heron, Jacanas and more, while high in the trees over the Lake you will find Africa’s largest concentration of African Fish Eagles. These mighty birds dominate the air over the Lake, their haunting cries echoing across the shores as they plunge to the surface and pull fish from the water.

Sunsets are always stunning, with the haunting call of a Fish Eagle high over the Lake bringing the day to a perfect end....

Located 90 minutes away from Nairobi by road, Naivasha has long been the place for those seeking to get away from it all. Joy Adamson, author of Born Free made the shores her home, so did Lord Errol and a host of other well-known personalities. At 1880m above sea level, the air is cool, crisp and reinvigorating.

You will feel your nerves quiet down as soon as you set your eyes on the Lakeside Naivasha hotels beautifully manicured grounds. From here, the Mount Longonot, an extinct volcano, towers behind the lake imparting a soft, purple tinge. Lake Naivasha, a fresh water lake forms the backdrop of most of the lakeside hotels. These idyllic grounds together with the countryside look make it the perfect location for conferences, wedding receptions, honeymoons and private retreats. The Naivasha world class lodges and hotels have had the pleasure of hosting a number of important international conferences, with the Sudanese Peace Agreement that was attended by 15 heads of states and dignitaries such as Thabo Mbeki, Kofi Annan, Collin Powell and US senators, among other

Naivasha is the center of Kenya’s flower business, part of a horticultural industry that has expanded rapidly in recent years to earn some $63 million annually, one of the country’s best sources of foreign exchange.

The major flowers grown in Naivasha are roses and carnations,which are exported to the European market. The many flowers farms have provided many jobs,and also the economic growth on Naivasha town. This has made Naivasha a cosmopolitan town with diverse cultural and social backgrounds. As you drive along Naivasha,you will see many greenhouses.

An organized flower farm guided tour will provide a memorable experience,and first hand experience of how flowers are grown,harvested,graded.packed and exported.It will also provide a good opportunity to interact with the local people.

Wedding is a very important point in life,You want to have lots of sweet memories and that great exotic experience.

Naivasha provides scenic beauty and the breathtaking Lake Naivasha,the towering Mount Longonot,lush beautiful green surroundings and the right climate.

By choosing to have you wedding and honey moon in Naivasha is choosing the experience of a life time, the possibilities and choices are boundless. Kindly contact me for more information,rates,and pictures