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- Destinations
- Africa
- Kenya
- The Great Rift Valley
- Lake Naivasha
Lake Naivasha
Recognised for its abundance of birdlife and beautiful scenery,
and with the nearby attractions of Elsamere and Hell's Gate
National Park, Lake Naivasha is a popular destination and a place
of pilgrimage for bird fanatics. The lake is a shimmering
waterscape of floating hyacinth surrounded by mountains, and the
skies above are pierced by the distinctive cries of the fish eagle.
Brightly coloured kingfishers dart into the waters from their
papyrus perches and ugly Marabou storks strut along the shoreline
like cantankerous sergeant majors. The trees are home to Colobus
monkeys and at night the earth shudders with the movement of
grazing hippos. The fertile soils and fresh water supply have made
this one of the major agricultural regions in Kenya and farmlands
surround the lake giving way to forests of acacia on the mountain
slopes. The southern shore of the lake is lined with hotels,
campsites and guesthouses, prettily situated either on the shore or
higher up on the slopes of the mountain with fantastic views over
the lake. Boat trips are a popular way to explore the lake and also
the private Crescent Island Game Sanctuary.
Information & Facts
Language
English is the official language but Swahili is the
national language, with 42 ethnic languages spoken.
Money
The unit of currency is the Kenyan Shilling (KES), divided into
100 cents. It is not advisable to take Kenyan Shillings out of the
country, as they are difficult to exchange elsewhere. Travellers
cheques in Sterling or US Dollars are recommended for your trip to
Kenya. US Dollars in particular have become commonly used in many
of the country's main hotels and safari lodges. Foreign currency
can be changed at banks, bureaux de change and hotels; easiest to
exchange are US dollars, pounds sterling or Euros. Street exchange
merchants should be avoided as they are operating illegally. Banks
open Monday to Friday from 9am to 3pm and on the first and last
Saturday of the month. Banks and bureaux de change at the
international airport stay open 24 hours. Credit Cards (American
Express, Visa and MasterCard) are accepted in the larger hotels and
stores, and some camps and lodges. ATMs are widely available in
Nairobi and the major towns.