Boat rides offer one of the most relaxing ways of interacting with nature. It’s often quiet, calm, and serene as your boat sails across the water, bringing you to a state of complete stillness. While Kenya is often celebrated for its breathtaking wildlife and extensive savannah, this country holds another secret to its allure, its breathtaking waterways.
In this article, Kendirita Tours will highlight some of the best boat ride destinations in Kenya. Might be something to consider for your next safari adventure.
Lake Nakuru
Lake Nakuru is a UNESCO World Heritage Site famous for its endless flock of gorgeous flamingos. The flamingos give the lake its iconic pink hue that can be observed from miles away. A boat ride on this lake offers relaxing, spectacular scenery and an endless breeze of cool winds.
Morning boat rides include breakfast on the water and sparkling wine with a refreshing array of tropical fruits. Savory snacks and a sample of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages are served on afternoon and sundowner rides.
Lake Naivasha
Surrounded by dense yellow-backed acacia trees, Lake Naivasha is situated at the highest elevation of the Kenyan Rift Valley at 1,884 meters above sea level. Guests to this lake are treated to morning and afternoon boat rides but caution is observed when it’s too early in the morning or too late in the evening as the lake is notorious for turbulence.
A boat ride on Lake Naivasha offers visitors a chance to spot some of the over one thousand protected hippos and numerous bird species. Its shores also host a few giraffes, zebras, waterbucks, and wildebeests. All this against a backdrop of Mount Longonot stratovolcano will truly leave you in awe.
Glass bottom boat trip Mombasa
The Kenyan coast, without a doubt, holds the mantle for being home to some of the best boat ride destinations in the country. A glass-bottom boat ride is an enchanting experience that our guests at Kendirita Tours have confirmed to be worth every penny!
The boat is inlaid with a glass bottom that allows you to see what is going on beneath your feet, in the deep blue sea, without getting your feet wet. You will see colorful coral gardens, numerous fish varieties, dolphins, and even whales on occasion. This ride is perfect for sightseeing and photography; an epitome of relaxation.
Tana River Delta
The Tana River Delta is situated where the river Tana meets the Indian Ocean. It’s a haven for bird watchers with over 350 bird species and boundless marine life. Boat rides through the mangrove-lined channels of the delta offer a serene escape into nature, with opportunities to spot crocodiles, hippos, and other wildlife along the riverbanks.
Mida Creek
In your quest for the perfect boat ride safari, there is no skipping Mida Creek. Hidden between Watamu and Malindi, Mida Creek is a broad water tidal creek surrounded by mangrove forests and sandbars. Boat rides through the creek offer a glimpse into the delicate ecosystem of mangroves and the rare bird species that dwell here, among them, the African fish eagle and the mangrove kingfisher.
Mida Creek is best explored on a boat at sunset as the rays turn the blue seawater into reflections of oranges and gold akin to something out of a painting.
Kendirita Tours delights in Kenya’s waterways and we look forward to taking you on a boat ride to any of these destinations.
Writer: Winnie Wekesa.