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1–3 Jan · 2 nights
Lake Naivasha, Kenya
Naivasha New Year Weekender
The first long weekend of 2027, by the lake.
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Lake Naivasha, Kenya
Naivasha Christmas Weekender
Christmas on the lake, one hour and a half from Nairobi.
Fri 25 – Sun 27 Dec 2026 · 2 nights
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The journey
Two nights beside Lake Naivasha over the Christmas long weekend: a walk among giraffe and zebra on Crescent Island, a morning on the water, and an unhurried Christmas dinner.
Christmas falls on a Friday this year, which gives Nairobi a clean three-day weekend. Naivasha is the nearest place to spend it well: a freshwater lake in the floor of the Rift Valley, with open lawns, fever trees and an unusual amount of wildlife for a place this close to the city.
We arrange the stay, the transfers and the two activity mornings. You arrive to a table already laid for Christmas, and leave on Sunday without having driven a kilometre.
Highlights
- A guided walk on Crescent Island among giraffe, zebra and antelope
- Early boat ride on the lake, in the quietest light of the day
- Cycling or walking in Hell's Gate National Park (optional)
- Christmas dinner at the lodge, with a table kept for your party
Day by day
Fri 25 Dec
Depart Nairobi, Christmas on the lake
A mid-morning departure through the Rift Valley escarpment. Arrive for lunch, settle in, and spend the afternoon by the water. Christmas dinner is served in the evening.
Sat 26 Dec
Crescent Island and the lake
A morning boat ride across to Crescent Island, then a guided walk among the plains game. The afternoon is free for the garden, the pool or a quiet hour with a book.
Sun 27 Dec
Hell's Gate or a slow morning, then home
An optional morning in Hell's Gate by bicycle or on foot, or a late breakfast and a lakeside walk. Depart after lunch and arrive in Nairobi by late afternoon.
The itinerary is indicative and is confirmed in your written quote.
Included
- Two nights' accommodation (lodge or tented camp to be confirmed in the written quote)
- Meals as specified in the quote, including Christmas dinner
- Return road transfers from Nairobi in a private vehicle
- Crescent Island boat ride and guided walk
- A Vuvo Horizons trip coordinator for the duration
Not included
- Park and sanctuary entry fees unless stated in the quote
- Bicycle hire in Hell's Gate
- Drinks beyond those stated, tips and personal items
- Travel insurance
Good to know
- Mornings and evenings are cool; bring a warm layer.
- Hippo are active at night. Guests are escorted after dark within the property.
- Rates for the festive period typically carry a supplement and a minimum stay. These are confirmed in the written quote.
Best for: Families with children, Couples, First-time Horizons guests.
Request to book
Request Naivasha Christmas Weekender
Tell us who is travelling. We reply with availability and a written quote. Nothing is charged until you accept it.
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