Naivasha is a city in Kenya, located 90 km northwest of Nairobi on Lake Naivasha.

Get in

• There are frequent Matatus from Nairobi (1.5 h / 200-300 Ksh.)
• The train from and to Nairobi takes around 4 h leaving Nairobi at 18.30 and Naivasha at 4.55 in the night.
• the bus or matatu fare from Naivasha to Nakuru is Ksh180 and the trip takes one hour.

Get around

Matatus run along the Moi South Lake Rd to Kongoni (one hour / 100 Ksh.). You can get off for the Hell's Gate National Park on the way.

See

• Lake Naivasha is a beautiful freshwater lake with the highest elevation of the Kenyan Rift valley at 1,890 metres. It's a popular weekend getaway for Nairobians.

• Hell's Gate National Park, outside the town, south of Lake Naivasha.

Do

• Take a boat ride on Lake Naivasha to see the birds and hippos.

• Bike through Hell's Gate National Park and see the zebra, gazelle and warthogs.

• Hike down and through the Ol Njorowa Gorge. You can get a local guide at the entrance to the gorge. Wear hiking shoes and be prepared to get a little muddy.

• Dine on fresh fish from the lake.

Buy

• Buffalo Mall (Moi S Lake Road). has a Tuskys Supermarket. (updated Oct 2015)
• Naivas Supermarket, Blashara street. Naivas is one of the big four supermarkets in Kenya. (updated Oct 2015)
• Equity Bank. has a master card / visa card ATM. (updated Oct 2015)

Eat

The lodges and other accommodation usually have a restaurant (and bar) on site. You can also visit the local villages for fresh and very cheap Kenyan food in the restaurants and cafes.

Drink

Most lodges have a bar on site, sometimes with a TV for sports. For cheaper beer go to the bars in the villages.

Sleep

• 1 Fisherman's Camp, ☏ +254 202 139 922, +254 726 870 590. Fisherman's Camp is a campsite situated on the shores of Lake Naivasha (meaning 'rippling waters' in Masai). A fully equipped cottage and 4 Bandas (Kenya's equivalent to small challets) are also available. The site also has its own bar and restaurant (phone 254 5 050 462 for bookings). camping Ksh600 Dorm Ksh 1,300. 
• Fish Eagle Inn (Located next to Fisherman's Camp), ☏ +254 20 2737956, info@fisheagleinn.co.ke. Fish Eagle Inn has a range of accommodation from dormitories to executive suites with options for full and half board, or bed only. camping Ksh600. dorm bed 1000ksh. 
• G M T Guest House, next to weigh bridge mai mahiu. Check-in: 11am, check-out: 10am. fan double room with own bathroom and tv. from Ksh 1300. (updated Aug 2015)
• Naivasha Silver View, Kenyatta Ave, ☏ 0716-660022NOCC. single/double rooms. Ksh 800. (updated Sep 2015)
• Naivasha Guest House, Kenyatta Avenue (two kms from town center.), ☏ 050-2021227NOCC. single/double rooms with own bathrooms. from Ksh 1,000.. (updated Sep 2015)
• Heshima B & L, Kariuki Chotara Road, ☏ 0723-103836NOCC. room with outside hot water bathroom Ksh 800.. (updated Oct 2015)
• YMCA, Moi South Lake Road (15 kms from the junction.), ☏ 0722-840857NOCC. camping/dorm beds/room camping Ksh400. Drom bed Ksh600.. (updated Oct 2015)
• Wambuku Lodge, Moi Avenue (next to the post office.), ☏ 050-2030287NOCC. single/double rooms with own bathroom. from Ksh 1200.. (updated Oct 2015)
• Four Seasons Lodge. (next to Mosque.). double room with own bathroom Ksh 800.. (updated Oct 2015)

Go next

From Naivasha Town you can catch a matatu north to Nakuru.