Crescent Island is a privately owned Island on eastern side of Lake Naivasha that rose to fame after the 1985 movie “Out of Africa” which showcased the beautiful nature of Lake Naivasha and its surrounding.

 

It is believed that the Crescent Island came into existence after Lake Naivasha experienced a significantly huge drop in its water levels which ended up causing the Island to emerge and attach to the mainland permanently to this day.

 

The Crescent Island is one of Nakuru and Kenya’s top destinations, receiving over a thousand guests every year. The Island is surrounded by bushy grasslands, papyrus swamps, acacia woodlands, a forest and amazing landscapes from volcanic activities of the past century creating a good habitation for fauna.

 

The Island has plain terrains that are easy to hike and make walking around the Island less tedious and very interesting.

 

Rarely will you find a park where you can have a wildlife safari that lets you leave your vehicle to listen to the birds, watch the scenery and have your picnic in a national park.

 

But Crescent Island, allows you to walk, stretch your legs and sit in a scenic national park because the island doesn't have predators.

 

Among the animals to find here are giraffe, zebra, hippos, antelope, wildebeest, waterbucks, Impalas, Kongoni, elands and many other host of birds such as goliath heron, spoonbills and giant kingfishers, fish eagle, herons, black crakes, cranes, pelicans, ospreys, lily-trotters.

• Due to its affordable entrance rates as well as other host of reasons, this park attracts children, groups, families and newly-weds.
• Such others includes;
• It has professional guides to take visitors to each section of the park.
• The lush green grass and numerous trees offer a cool shade for an afternoon snack as you relax and continue with your excursion.
• Close proximity to Nairobi city

Boat ride to the island takes 15 mins from the mainland.

 

Drive through the sanctuary farm; the farm has a swampy narrow road that you can drive through to get to the Island.

 

Horse ride to the Island.

 

As the boat nears the shores of the Crescent Island, the guests will be brought to attention of hundreds of birds on the trees belting various tunes to welcome you host of both relaxing and refreshing activities. These will include;

 

Walking among wild animals and enjoying them up-close. This is because this island doesn’t have any predators that can attack either the animals or the humans, so walks on the Island very close to the animals are very common.

• Picnicking on the Island
• Guided Nature Walks
• Biking on the Island
• Horseback ridding
• Bird watching
• Game viewing: the Island has very strategic spots for viewing water animals like the Hippos in Lake Naivasha.

 

Though the Island doesn’t have active predators, Lake Naivasha has hippos that come alive at night, so while at the islands guests, are cautioned not to move in the night or even stay out past 7pm because you may become a hippo’s meal.

 

The Island management and your tour operator will take you the information about Island and give you tips to keep you safe while you visit the Island.

 

On your visit to the Crescent Island you can also visit the surrounding tourism destinations that include:- Lake Naivasha, Lake Nakuru National Park, Elsamere Museum, Mount Longonot, Hell’s Gate National Park and many more other destinations.

 

Top Range: Kiangazi, Chui Lodge, Olerai House

 

Mid Range: Carnelleys, Sanctuary Farms, Loldia, Great Rift, Valley Lodge, Sopa Resort, Simba Lodge, Malu, Lake Naivasha Country Club, Elsamere, Lake Naivasha Resort, Enashipai Camping/Bandas: Carnelleys, Sanctuary Farm, Fisherman’s Camp