Tranquil Lake Naivasha is the only of the Great Rift Valley Lakes which has freshwater. Herds of waterbuck graze peacefully under the shade of fever trees. A myriad of waterfowl calls the edge of the lake home including many cormorants, pink backed pelicans and herons. The air is pierced with the haunting cries of fish eagles and honking hippopotami calling to each other.

One of the main attractions is going for a boating trip on the lake to the moon-shaped Cresent Island. Here guests can get out and walk on the island among herds of zebra and giraffe. These animals have become accustomed to humans walking among them in this predator-free environment. They allow guests to approach quite close, allowing for wonderful photographic opportunities.