At 1880 meters above sea level, Lake Naivasha is the highest of the Rift Valley Lakes. It is one of only two freshwater lakes in the Rift Valley, the other being Lake Baringo. Naivasha is famous for its remarkable variety of birdlife and its hippo colonies. The lake edge supports dense vegetation which, in turn, supports a thriving bird population including the grey-capped warbler, spectacled weaver, brimstone canary and red-billed fire finch. All told, the area has over 350 species.
There are great day trips to do from here, including visiting Elsamere, home of Joy Adamson. You can visit Hells Gate National Park, which is famous for its birds of prey and unique flora that thrives on volcanic soil, gorges, cliffs, caves and towers. The setting is one of intense, recent volcanic activity where hot springs, steam jets and fumaroles are common.