Lake Naivasha is a freshwater lake located in the Great Rift Valley.
It is known for its thriving birdlife and is a popular spot for tourists.
Lake Naivasha is one of the few freshwater lakes in East Africa.
There are a lot of activities one can do in this paradise.
For starters, Lake Naivasha is home to different species of birds, the perfect place for bird watching and wildlife photography.
Some of these birds include the common waxbill, helmeted guinea fowl, and the great commorant.
Lake Naivasha is also home to a large population of hippos.
The lake's fresh waters provide an ideal aquatic habitat for these mammals.
Hippos are social animals that typically live in groups of 10 to 20 individuals, although groups of up to 100 have been observed in Lake Naivasha.
They spend most of their day submerged in the water to stay cool, and only come out at night to feed on grasses and other vegetation.
Hippos may seem docile, but they are actually quite dangerous and are responsible for more human fatalities.
It's important to keep a safe distance from them and avoid getting between a hippo and the water. Visitors to Lake Naivasha can take boat tours to observe these impressive creatures from a safe distance.
Lake Naivasha is surrounded by a myriad of acacia trees, that provide a picturesque view of the lake. Over the years, this paradise has encountered a lot of pollution.
In fact, Lake Naivasha Water Resource Users Association chairman Enock Kiminta in an interview with the Star said “The lake is heavily polluted mainly from the informal settlements that rely on latrines and flash floods from Naivasha town whenever it rains.”
Make sure to explore places responsibly and be respectful of your surroundings.
