The Top 7 Lakes in Kenya
Looking to visit the best lakes in Kenya? After all, there’s nothing better than the serenity of the lakeshore — or a quick dip when the weather’s warm. So, browse our list of Kenya’s top lakes below as recommended by the komoot community, and experience more on your next adventure!
Last updated: November 1, 2025
Central Park and Uhuru Park
Highlight • Natural
Large expanse of two adjacent urban parks just west of downtown, with lakes, monuments, trails, and picnic areas
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Crescent Island Wildlife Sanctuary boat dock
Highlight • Rest Area
Access to the Crescent Island Wildlife Sanctuary is currently only by boat between 9am and 4pm. There is good wildlife viewing on the island as many big games species were …
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Fisherman's Camp
Highlight • Rest Area
Good lakeside campground accessible by bike and car. Mention the Kenya Bike Odyssey to get a discount.
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Dunga Hill Camp
Highlight • Cafe
Cozy place to hang around and relax along the shores. Enjoy cold drinks, snacks, sunset and live music meanwhile. Perhaps you may discover a hippo in the water, from a secure distance.
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Sanctuary Farm
Highlight • Natural
Private conservancy farm at Lake Naivasha with herds of zebra, gazelle, bucks, wildebeest, easily viewable along the dirt roads. There is also a boat going to the wildlife island just off shore
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Watamu National Marine Park and Reserve
Highlight • Natural
99% of this marine park is off-shore, including the mooring in the bay for small vessels taking visitors out to the near-shore coral reefs.
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Beautiful route along the shore of Lake Victoria
Highlight (Segment) • Trail
A very beautiful route, but also incredibly difficult to ride. It's a constant up and down on an unpaved track with lots of rocks and scree. These 40 km are perfectly adequate for a day's ride.
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