Lake Naivasha is a freshwater lake in Kenya, outside the town of Naivasha in Nakuru County, which lies north west of Nairobi. It is situated in the Great Rift Valley . The name derives from the local Maasai name ɛnaɨpɔ́sha , meaning "that which heaves," a common Maasai word for bodies of water large enough to have wave action when it is ...

Lake Naivasha is a fresh-water lake. It is pretty shallow, and has poor drainage, so has become alkaline over the years. It is also rich in blue-green algae which feeds small Crustaceans and lesser Flamingos.

Discover the 10 best places to visit in Lake Naivasha, Kenya. Lake Naivasha is a 90-minute drive out of Nairobi, but the quick trip transports you from a gritty metropolis to a serene lakeside paradise.

Lake Naivasha is a fresh water lake in central Kenya that lies just on the eastern edge of the Great Rift Valley; the lake is elevated at 1,884 meters making it one with the highest elevation in the rift valley.

Sep 30, 2022 · Lake Naivasha is a freshwater lake in Kenya, outside the town of Naivasha in Nakuru County, north west of Nairobi. It is part of the Great Rift Valley and the name derives from the local Maasai name Nai’posha, meaning “rough …

Learn why Lake Naivasha is one of Africa’s best-kept secrets. Includes parks to visit along the lake, how to plan your trip without a guided tour, and more.

Jan 26, 2025 · Lake Naivasha, lake, in the eastern arm of the East African Rift System, 35 mi (56 km) southeast of Nakuru, Kenya. It is flanked by the Ilkinopop (Kinangop) Plateau (east) and the Mau Escarpment (west).

Hugged by grassy banks and shingled with cacti and sand olive trees, the Rift Valley's highest lake (at 1884m above sea level) extends like a vast, sunlit sea. But there's more to this spot than the lovely blue lake.

Lake Naivasha national park takes around one and a half hours drive from the capital Nairobi with great scenic views of the stunning Rift Valley escarpments. The park is an ideal place for one to dodge city life for a fresh new environment.

Jan 20, 2025 · It is a shallow freshwater lake located in the southern Rift Valley in Kenya. It is considered to be of recent geological origin and is ringed by extinct or dormant volcanoes. It is fed by the perennial Malewa and Gilgil Rivers , which drain the Aberdare Mountains of central Kenya.