Our Naivasha packages are built for residents who want out of Nairobi without losing a whole weekend to travel, since Lake Naivasha sits under two hours from the city on a good road.
- FromKES 9,500per person sharing, adult, low season weekend
- Duration2 days, 1 night, extendable to 3 days
- StartsNairobi
- Best forResidents wanting a quick escape without a long drive
- StyleVan transport, Land Cruiser upgrade available
Rated 5.0 on Google from 46 reviews. Price confirmed in writing before you pay.
Every one of our Naivasha packages includes transport, a resort stay on full board or half board, and your choice of a Lake Naivasha boat ride or a Hell’s Gate cycling and walking safari, priced honestly in KES for citizens and residents.
Below is a full price table across resorts and seasons, what each package includes, and the questions Nairobi residents ask us most before booking a Naivasha weekend.
Highlights
- Under two hours from Nairobi by road, no flight needed
- A Lake Naivasha boat ride among hippos or a Hell’s Gate cycling safari
- Resident and citizen park fee rates shown separately and clearly
- Resort options from simple lakeside cottages to full spa properties
- Team building and family packages available with group rates
- Transport included from central Nairobi pickup points
Day by day plan
- Day 1
Nairobi to Lake Naivasha
You leave Nairobi mid morning, reaching your resort by early afternoon in time for lunch. The afternoon is free for a Lake Naivasha boat ride among hippos and fish eagles, or a Hell’s Gate cycling and walking safari past zebra and giraffe.
- Day 2
Naivasha to Nairobi
A relaxed morning at the resort, with an optional second activity like Crescent Island for those who want more time on the water, before checking out and driving back to Nairobi by early evening.
Naivasha Getaway Packages, KES per person sharing
| Resort tier | Citizen rate | Resident rate | Non resident rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budget cottages | KES 9,500 | KES 10,800 | USD 145 |
| Mid range resort | KES 14,500 | KES 16,200 | USD 210 |
| Upmarket lakeside | KES 22,000 | KES 24,500 | USD 320 |
- Low season (Jan to Mar, Apr to Jun) rates shown per person sharing for a weekend stay
- Jul to Oct and August school holidays add roughly 15 to 20 percent to resort rates
- Festive dates 19 Dec to New Year carry a separate resort surcharge, confirm at booking
- Single occupancy adds a supplement, ask us for the exact figure per resort
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Included
- Return road transport from Nairobi in a van or Land Cruiser
- 1 night accommodation on full board or half board depending on resort
- A Lake Naivasha boat ride or Hell’s Gate entry and guide
- Citizen and resident park fees where applicable, shown as a separate line
- Bottled water during transport
Not included
- Alcoholic drinks and items of a personal nature
- Tips for your driver and resort staff
- Optional Crescent Island walking safari, quoted separately
- Spa treatments at upmarket resorts
- Travel insurance
How Much Do Our Naivasha Packages Cost?
Our Naivasha packages start from about KES 9,500 per person sharing at budget cottages for citizens, rising to roughly KES 22,000 per person at upmarket lakeside resorts, all shown with resident and citizen rates separated clearly.
Mid range resorts, the tier most Nairobi families choose, run around KES 14,500 to KES 16,200 per person sharing depending on citizen or resident status. See the full table above for every tier side by side.
Is Transport from Nairobi Included?
Yes, every one of our Naivasha packages includes return road transport from a central Nairobi pickup point, either a shared van or a private Land Cruiser upgrade for families and small groups who prefer their own vehicle.
The drive itself takes under two hours each way on the Nairobi to Naivasha road, with a short stop possible at a Rift Valley viewpoint if your group wants a photo before continuing down to the lake.
Which of Our Naivasha Packages Have the Best Value?
For value, our mid range resort tier gives the best balance of comfort and price among all Naivasha packages, with lake facing rooms, a proper restaurant and grounds where you can walk safely among resident wildlife like zebra and waterbuck.
Budget cottages suit groups focused purely on the boat ride and Hell’s Gate activities who do not need resort extras, while upmarket lakeside properties add a pool, spa and noticeably better food for couples or a special occasion weekend.
What Activities Are Included, Boat Ride and Hell’s Gate?
A Lake Naivasha boat ride is the default activity on most Naivasha packages, taking you close to hippo pods and a wide range of water birds along the papyrus edges in under two hours.
Hell’s Gate National Park is available instead at no extra cost on most packages, letting you cycle and walk among zebra and giraffe below dramatic cliffs. See our Hell’s Gate and Lake Naivasha day trip for full detail on this activity if booked as a standalone day trip.
Is Naivasha Good for Team Building?
Yes, Naivasha is one of the most popular team building destinations for Nairobi companies, thanks to its short drive time and resorts with dedicated conference rooms and outdoor space for group activities.
See our dedicated team building packages page for group rates and facilitator options, which can be combined with any of our Naivasha packages for the accommodation and activity side of the trip.
Naivasha as a Honeymoon or Couples Weekend
Naivasha also works well as a short honeymoon or anniversary trip for couples who want a proper break without the time and cost of a coastal or Mara honeymoon package.
See our couples getaway packages page for lakeside cottages with private verandas, a popular upgrade on our upmarket Naivasha packages for couples celebrating a special date.
Family Trips to Naivasha
Families do well on Naivasha weekends, since the boat ride and Hell’s Gate cycling both work for children over about six years old, and most resorts have safe open grounds for younger kids to run around in.
- Family rooms or interconnecting cottages at most mid range resorts
- Shallow, calm activities suited to children, unlike open plains game drives
- Short drive time means less time in the vehicle for younger travelers
- Ask us about child rates, usually a percentage off the adult sharing rate
Best Time of Year for a Naivasha Getaway
Jan to Jun offers the lowest resort rates and fewer crowds on the lake, ideal if flexibility on your exact weekend is not a problem.
Jul to Oct and the August school holidays bring higher demand and resort rates, along with more families on the water, so booking two to three weeks ahead is worth it if your dates are fixed.
How Naivasha Compares with Other Resident Getaways
Naivasha is the shortest drive of our resident weekend options, under two hours against three or more for Nanyuki or a coastal trip by road, which makes it the easiest fit for a genuine two day weekend.
See our weekend getaways from Nairobi page for how it compares with Nanyuki, Amboseli and Mombasa options, or Nanyuki getaway packages if you want mountain views instead of a lake.
What to Pack for a Naivasha Getaway
Packing for our Naivasha packages is simple, since it is a short trip and most resorts have laundry available if you need it for a longer stay.
- Comfortable closed shoes for Hell’s Gate cycling and walking on rougher tracks
- A light jacket for the boat ride, mornings on the water can be breezy
- Sunscreen and a hat, the lake sits at altitude with strong midday sun
- A swimsuit if your chosen resort has a pool onsite
Money and Booking Notes for Residents
Citizen and resident rates require ID or a valid resident permit shown at check in, and our Naivasha packages show these as separate line items so you always know exactly what a KES resident rate saves compared with the non resident price paid by international visitors.
M Pesa is accepted for deposits and balances at most resorts along the lake, and our money and M Pesa guide for tourists has more detail if you are booking for visiting friends or family instead of yourself.
Extending Your Naivasha Package
Most Naivasha packages run as a single night, though a third day is easy to add for travelers who want a slower pace or a second activity like Crescent Island on top of the boat ride and Hell’s Gate, at a small extra cost per extra night.
Some residents also combine a Naivasha night with a longer Masai Mara trip, breaking up the drive with an overnight stop. See our Maasai Mara packages for residents page if that combination interests you, or our hotel booking in Kenya page if you would rather book the Naivasha night on its own outside a set package.
What Makes Our Naivasha Packages Different
Plenty of operators sell a generic Naivasha day trip, but our Naivasha packages are built around an actual overnight stay, so you get a proper morning on the water or on the bike trail rather than a rushed few hours squeezed between two long drives.
We also separate citizen, resident and non resident rates clearly in every quote, rather than a single blended figure, so Nairobi residents can see exactly what their ID or resident permit is saving them compared with a visiting friend or relative booking the same resort on the same weekend.
Group Sizes and Custom Naivasha Packages
Our Naivasha packages work well for couples, small families and larger groups of ten or more, with the van or Land Cruiser choice mostly driven by group size rather than budget.
Larger office or church groups often prefer a custom quote that blends two resort tiers, a mid range option for most of the group and an upmarket room or two for organisers, which we can build into one combined KES invoice on request, with a single point of contact handling all the logistics on the day.
What Past Guests Say About Our Naivasha Packages
Repeat bookings are common for our Naivasha packages, particularly from Nairobi families who treat Naivasha as their default short break destination rather than a once off trip.
The two most common pieces of feedback are how quick the drive feels compared with other weekend options, and how much guests enjoy having both a boat ride and a Hell’s Gate cycling option to choose between depending on the weather and their energy levels that day, with several groups asking to book a return trip before they have even left the resort.
Booking Your Naivasha Package
Tell us your preferred weekend, group size and resort budget on WhatsApp, and we will send a clear KES quote with citizen and resident rates shown separately, confirmed in writing before any deposit.
Popular mid range resorts fill up fastest for August school holidays and long weekends tied to public holidays, so booking two to three weeks ahead for those dates gives you the best choice of rooms and views.
How to book your Naivasha packages
Booking your Naivasha packages with us takes about five minutes of your time. The rest is our job. Here is exactly what happens, step by step, so there are no surprises along the way.
- Send your dates. Message us on WhatsApp with your travel dates, how many people are coming and the ages of any children. Tell us if you have a budget in mind. We plan with it, not around it.
- Get a written quote. We reply with a clear price per person, what it includes and what it does not. No hidden park fees and no vague extras. If a cheaper camp or a shorter route makes more sense, we say so.
- Tweak it until it fits. Change a camp, add a night or swap a park. Ask as many questions as you like. Changes cost nothing until you confirm.
- Confirm with a deposit. A deposit holds your vehicle, guide and rooms. You get a written confirmation with every detail and the date the balance is due.
- Travel day. Your driver guide meets you at your hotel or the airport with a name board. You have their number and ours for the whole trip.
What every trip with us includes
Every Naivasha packages plan we put together comes with the basics done properly. You ride in a safari vehicle with a pop up roof, with a professional driver guide who knows the parks. Water is in the cooler box, and park fees are sorted in advance so you do not stand in a queue at the gate.
We also stay reachable. If something changes on the road, a flat tyre, a closed route or a sudden storm, we sort it and keep you posted on WhatsApp.
Paying safely
We share payment details in writing only, and every payment gets a receipt. The payment options and the balance date sit on your written quote, so nothing is left to memory or a phone call.
Why book with a Nairobi team
We live here. We drive these roads all year, we know which camps are honest about their photos, and we know when a park is too busy to enjoy. That local knowledge is what turns a good Naivasha packages into a great one. Our Google rating sits at 5.0 from 46 reviews, and we plan to keep it that way.
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Questions people ask
How much is a Naivasha weekend package?
Our Naivasha packages start from about KES 9,500 per person sharing at budget cottages, rising to roughly KES 22,000 per person at upmarket lakeside resorts. See the full price table above for every tier and rate type.
Is transport from Nairobi included?
Yes, every Naivasha package includes return road transport from a central Nairobi pickup point, either a shared van or a private Land Cruiser upgrade, with the drive taking under two hours each way.
Which Naivasha resorts have the best value?
Our mid range resort tier offers the best balance, with lake facing rooms and a proper restaurant, while budget cottages suit groups focused purely on the boat ride and Hell’s Gate activities.
What activities are included, boat ride and Hell’s Gate?
A Lake Naivasha boat ride is the default activity on most Naivasha packages, with a Hell’s Gate cycling and walking safari available instead at no extra cost on most package tiers.
Is Naivasha good for team building?
Yes, Naivasha is a popular team building destination thanks to its short drive from Nairobi and resorts with dedicated conference rooms. See our team building packages page for group rates.
Can children join a Naivasha getaway package?
Yes, the boat ride and Hell’s Gate cycling both suit children over about six years old, and most resorts offer family rooms or interconnecting cottages plus a reduced child rate on request.
Official information: Kenya Wildlife Service.
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