Silvia’s guidebook
Food scene
Great restaurant for groups or single travellers, it's a great place to meet locals and other travellers. Their food and cocktails pair wonderfully with the garden views.
9 locals recommend
Camp carnellys restaurant
Moi South Lake RoadGreat restaurant for groups or single travellers, it's a great place to meet locals and other travellers. Their food and cocktails pair wonderfully with the garden views.
It's a really good spot for lunch with breathtaking views of Lake Naivasha . Their spinach and ricotta ravioli is my favourite meal, the pork ribs are also quite something.
17 locals recommend
Ranch House Bistro
It's a really good spot for lunch with breathtaking views of Lake Naivasha . Their spinach and ricotta ravioli is my favourite meal, the pork ribs are also quite something.
This is a small shop with a great variety of anything you are looking for really, they stock most meat cuts and have a variety of wines to select from.
Tip; pair your shopping trip with lunch at Ranch House, they are in the same compound.
La Pieve Shop
This is a small shop with a great variety of anything you are looking for really, they stock most meat cuts and have a variety of wines to select from.
Tip; pair your shopping trip with lunch at Ranch House, they are in the same compound.
Good Italian food , their wine selection is impressive
11 locals recommend
Matteo's Italian restaurant and bar
Moi South Lake RoadGood Italian food , their wine selection is impressive
This place has the best locally made tilapia I have had the pleasure of eating. It is quite rustic and the wait time can be daunting but it will be worth it I promise. For drinks I always go with a cold Tusker cider, a Tusker Lager/Malt would do if you do not like the sugar in cider.
You can call them to pre-order on +254 702 686 833
Buffalo View Resort
This place has the best locally made tilapia I have had the pleasure of eating. It is quite rustic and the wait time can be daunting but it will be worth it I promise. For drinks I always go with a cold Tusker cider, a Tusker Lager/Malt would do if you do not like the sugar in cider.
You can call them to pre-order on +254 702 686 833
A good spot to have your car washed, stock up on your essentials and have food and a drink as you wait. It is located at the Shell Petrol Station along Moi Southlake Road.
Pantry & Provisions
Moi South Lake RoadA good spot to have your car washed, stock up on your essentials and have food and a drink as you wait. It is located at the Shell Petrol Station along Moi Southlake Road.
Seasonal Events
It happens every fortnight, ask me about it during your stay, it just might be happening. Great place to buy from local vendors and to meet locals.
Naivasha Farmers’ Market
It happens every fortnight, ask me about it during your stay, it just might be happening. Great place to buy from local vendors and to meet locals.
Night Life
Naivasha is known for is very vibrant night life, this place is safe, along Moi Southlake Road and quite spacious.
You will find small groups during weekdays and it will be packed on weekends.
Party Island Lounge
Naivasha is known for is very vibrant night life, this place is safe, along Moi Southlake Road and quite spacious.
You will find small groups during weekdays and it will be packed on weekends.
This is a Five star category hotel with one of the best night clubs I have been to. The crowds are quite small but the music and food is great. Ask the security at the gate to show you to the Wave, you cannot come in after 10pm.
10 locals recommend
Enashipai Resort & Spa
Moi South Lake RoadThis is a Five star category hotel with one of the best night clubs I have been to. The crowds are quite small but the music and food is great. Ask the security at the gate to show you to the Wave, you cannot come in after 10pm.
Sightseeing
Hellsgate can be an all day experience so you can pay the park fees just once. Some of the activities you can schedule here are
1. A walk in the park
2. Cycling in the park
3. Exploring the gorges
4. Rock Climbing (have your own gear)
5. Sunset/ sunrise picnics (Talk to me about packed meals)
6. Swimming in the Geothermal Hot Water Spa (closes at 6pm and has a restaurant)
7. You can also book an academic tour of the geothermal power generation plant
68 locals recommend
Hell's Gate National Park
Hellsgate can be an all day experience so you can pay the park fees just once. Some of the activities you can schedule here are
1. A walk in the park
2. Cycling in the park
3. Exploring the gorges
4. Rock Climbing (have your own gear)
5. Sunset/ sunrise picnics (Talk to me about packed meals)
6. Swimming in the Geothermal Hot Water Spa (closes at 6pm and has a restaurant)
7. You can also book an academic tour of the geothermal power generation plant
Take a morning walk for the boat ride from a neighboring jetty and enjoy a luxurious walk among wildlife.
Also plan for a picnic in the park
28 locals recommend
Crescent Island Game Park
Take a morning walk for the boat ride from a neighboring jetty and enjoy a luxurious walk among wildlife.
Also plan for a picnic in the park
If you enjoy hiking this would be the perfect place for you . It’s a moderate hiking trail with beautiful views
9 locals recommend
Mt Longonot National Park HQ
Mount Longonot hiking TrailIf you enjoy hiking this would be the perfect place for you . It’s a moderate hiking trail with beautiful views
Nearby Resorts
There are many resorts around the house of varying budgets one can visit . These have swimming pools and restaurants that will enhance your experience of Naivasha
Sopa is a beautiful 5star resort with roaming wildlife and a swimming pool with a breathtaking view .
Lake Naivasha Sopa Lodge
Sopa is a beautiful 5star resort with roaming wildlife and a swimming pool with a breathtaking view .
Sawela is a 4 star hotel with a poolside bar that opens on weekends. Their rates are also quite pocket friendly
Sawela Lodge
Sawela is a 4 star hotel with a poolside bar that opens on weekends. Their rates are also quite pocket friendly
Simba is a 4 star lodge with the only heated pool in Naivasha , the pool is also quite private.
Lake Naivasha Simba Lodge
Simba is a 4 star lodge with the only heated pool in Naivasha , the pool is also quite private.
Chui Lodge
Chui has a game drive and picnic package that’s unmatched in Naivasha
My favorite things to do
These are things I like to do while in Naivasha .
I love a morning soak in the naturally heated pool . It’s not busy in the mornings and once you get used to the eggy smell and slightly slimy bottom (caused by the natural sulphur in the water) it feels like a Spa soak on a budget .
The food is not the best so I always plan for a brunch afterwards at the house or in one of the resorts .
9 locals recommend
KenGen Geothermal Spa
Olkaria RouteI love a morning soak in the naturally heated pool . It’s not busy in the mornings and once you get used to the eggy smell and slightly slimy bottom (caused by the natural sulphur in the water) it feels like a Spa soak on a budget .
The food is not the best so I always plan for a brunch afterwards at the house or in one of the resorts .