Purity’s guidebook
Shopping
Where to do basic shopping in Naivasha.
With Tuskys Supermarket and Java Coffee House, it's great for shopping and hanging out. It also has a fruit shop, eateries, pharmacy and other shopping outlets you can expect at a mall.
21 locals recommend
Buffalo Mall Naivasha
With Tuskys Supermarket and Java Coffee House, it's great for shopping and hanging out. It also has a fruit shop, eateries, pharmacy and other shopping outlets you can expect at a mall.
Located in the CBD, this is a quick access supermarket for retail shopping, M-Pesa transactions, bakery, butchery, pharmacy, liquor store and more.
Naivas Supermarket Kubwa Naivasha
Biashara RoadLocated in the CBD, this is a quick access supermarket for retail shopping, M-Pesa transactions, bakery, butchery, pharmacy, liquor store and more.
Night Scene
Where to drink and party in Naivasha town.
One of the best night clubs to visit for a night out in Naivasha town. It has booze sold at reasonable prices, great DJ music and occasional live performances depending on the day of the week. It also has screens airing football matches from the best leagues and overall great festive vibes for your get away.
Bubbles Lounge Naivasha
Moi AvenueOne of the best night clubs to visit for a night out in Naivasha town. It has booze sold at reasonable prices, great DJ music and occasional live performances depending on the day of the week. It also has screens airing football matches from the best leagues and overall great festive vibes for your get away.
Located by the railway tracks, this place has a rich heritage having taken over the old Naivasha railway station. (Hence the name 'Old Station') Perfect for chilling, enjoying a reasonably priced drink with good music and meeting friendly locals.
Old station lounge
Located by the railway tracks, this place has a rich heritage having taken over the old Naivasha railway station. (Hence the name 'Old Station') Perfect for chilling, enjoying a reasonably priced drink with good music and meeting friendly locals.
Sightseeing
Must-visit locations in Naivasha
Has access to the lakefront where hippos come out to graze in the afternoon. Great for watching sunsets. It also offers boat rides, swimming, a gym & spa, and bike riding.
8 locals recommend
Lake Naivasha Resort
Moi South Lake RoadHas access to the lakefront where hippos come out to graze in the afternoon. Great for watching sunsets. It also offers boat rides, swimming, a gym & spa, and bike riding.
Hell's Gate is an activity park where you can go bike-riding, rock-climbing up Fischer's Tower, Hiking down the gorge, camping or picnicking on one of many safe sites provided by the Kenya Wildlife Service. There is also wildlife to be viewed and photographed e.g herds of buffaloes.
68 locals recommend
Hell's Gate National Park
Hell's Gate is an activity park where you can go bike-riding, rock-climbing up Fischer's Tower, Hiking down the gorge, camping or picnicking on one of many safe sites provided by the Kenya Wildlife Service. There is also wildlife to be viewed and photographed e.g herds of buffaloes.
The Olkaria Health Spa is an experience for the history books, a must-visit. Enjoy the naturally heated water and learn about the geographical wonders of this area and how they contribute to the Olkaria power station.
9 locals recommend
KenGen Geothermal Spa
Olkaria RouteThe Olkaria Health Spa is an experience for the history books, a must-visit. Enjoy the naturally heated water and learn about the geographical wonders of this area and how they contribute to the Olkaria power station.
Crescent Island is a game sanctuary in Lake Naivasha accessed via boat during which you can see hippos. It's enjoyed for it's bird life (Pelicans, Marabou Storks and more) and wildlife (giraffes, zebras, buffalo and more). It's a walking safari so it's great for photography and having an up close unadulterated experience of the African wild.
28 locals recommend
Crescent Island Game Park
Crescent Island is a game sanctuary in Lake Naivasha accessed via boat during which you can see hippos. It's enjoyed for it's bird life (Pelicans, Marabou Storks and more) and wildlife (giraffes, zebras, buffalo and more). It's a walking safari so it's great for photography and having an up close unadulterated experience of the African wild.
Food scene
Places to find certain foods in Naivasha.
Get to see the famous Lord Delamere's farm, one of the remnants of white settlement in Kenya. I recommend specifically for their fresh Delamere milk products (yogurt & cheese) and a fruit shop sharing the premises.
Delamere Farm Shop
Nakuru - Nairobi RoadGet to see the famous Lord Delamere's farm, one of the remnants of white settlement in Kenya. I recommend specifically for their fresh Delamere milk products (yogurt & cheese) and a fruit shop sharing the premises.