Naivasha

• There are frequent matatus from Nairobi (1½ hr, Ksh 200-300)
• The train from Nairobi takes around 4 hr leaving Nairobi at 6:30PM and Naivasha at 4:55AM.
• The bus or matatu fare from Naivasha to Nakuru is Ksh 180 and the trip takes one hour.

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

• Lake Naivasha is a beautiful freshwater lake with the highest elevation of the Kenyan Rift valley at 1,890 m. It's a popular weekend getaway for Nairobians.
• Hell's Gate National Park, outside the town, south of Lake Naivasha.

• 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.

• Buffalo Mall

  address: Moi S Lake Road
  many stores and a Tuskys Supermarket.

• Naivas Supermarket

  address: Blashara street
  large supermarket

• Equity BankHas a Master Card/Visa Card ATM.

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.

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

• Fisherman's Camp

  phone: +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).

• Fish Eagle Inn

  phone: +254 20 2737956
  Fish Eagle Inn has a range of accommodation from dormitories to executive suites with options for full and half board, or bed only.

• G M T Guest House

  address: next to weigh bridge mai mahiu
  Fan double room with own bathroom and TV.

• Naivasha Silver View

  phone: +254 716-660022
  address: Kenyatta Ave
  Single/double rooms.

• Naivasha Guest House

  phone: +254 50-2021227
  address: Kenyatta Avenue
  Single/double rooms with own bathrooms.

• Heshima B & L

  phone: +254 723-103836
  address: Kariuki Chotara Road
  Room with outside hot water bathroom.

• YMCA

  phone: +254 722-840857
  address: Moi South Lake Road
  Camping, dorm beds, room.

• Wambuku Lodge

  phone: +254 50-2030287
  address: Moi Avenue
  Single/double rooms with own bathroom.

• Four Seasons LodgeDouble room with own bathroom.

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