The Crescent Island Game Sanctuary is one of Kenya’s most picturesque reserves and is frequently referred to as Naivasha’s best-kept secret. Surrounded by water, the peninsula-shaped sanctuary is presently only reachable by boat from either the East or West side. Lake Naivasha has made a name for itself as a fantastic tourist location thanks to its abundant biodiversity. There are a variety of activities available at Crescent Island Game Sanctuary, including boat rides, bird viewing, climbing dormant volcanoes, walking with wild animals, and taking in the breathtaking landscape.
Crescent Island is rich in animal and plant life. You will find something to interest you whether you are an avid animal, bird, or plant lover or just an intrigued novice. Crescent Island Game Sanctuary is home to a variety of bird species that roam between the lake and the island, including the fish eagle, herons, black crakes, cranes, pelicans, ospreys, and others. On the other side of the island, visitors will find an abundance of wildlife including giraffes, zebras, hippos, the mongoose, the bat-eared fox, waterbucks, impalas, Kongoni, elands, and others.
The best time to visit Lake Naivasha is during the dry season, which runs from July to October. You can also combine a trip to Crescent Island and the Maasai Mara National Reserve to witness the greatest safari experience of all time — the Maasai Mara Wildebeest migration.
Crescent Island Game Sanctuary provides the best game viewing on the island because it is home to a variety of wildlife species such as impalas, waterbucks, zebras, and others. Game viewing is done in the morning and evening, allowing tourists to observe the island's various features. The island also has excellent viewing areas for water animals such as hippos in Lake Naivasha. Bird watching is a popular activity on and around the island, as various species of birds have been recorded in and around Lake Naivasha's fresh water. Bird watching is best done between October and March when European migrants are in the area.
Other activities include boating, horseback riding and guided nature walks.
There are a few accommodation options on and around the island.
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