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With no predators about, Crescent Island lets you leave the vehicle behind and wander among the animals — a calm, unforgettable change from the usual game drive.
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Crescent Island Game Sanctuary is a private island sanctuary in Lake Naivasha, in the Great Rift Valley. It is a haven for herbivores, with no carnivores chasing them.
Source: The EastAfrican (updated 6 July 2020) (opens in a new tab) · checked 19 Oct 2026
Ask locally how to get to the island, whether you need a guide, and what entry costs before you go.
KenyaPlus planning advice, not from an official source.
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Adventure and the outdoors
Ride past zebras and buffalo, then walk the gorge — no vehicle needed.
Where: Naivasha
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Adventure and the outdoors
A volcano with a forest in its crater, about 90 km from Nairobi.
Where: Mount Longonot National Park
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Wildlife encounters
Herds of wildebeest and zebras plunging into the Mara River.
Where: Maasai Mara
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Wildlife encounters
Lions, rhinos and giraffes, a short drive from central Nairobi.
Where: Nairobi
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