Once a holiday home and later to be a retirement home for the Adamsons, Elsamere history connects with the future as conservation is the main objective on the shores of Lake Naivasha in Kenya’s Rift Valley. Re-kindle the memories of Born Free Lion Man.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- COVID-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 8 hours
- Starting time 7:00 AM
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- English
- Pickup included
- Hotels in Nairobi City
Experience
Highlights
- Visit the Crescent Island at the Lake Naivasha
- Enjoy a day away from the hustle and bustle of the city
- Learn about Elsa Conservation Trust and The Adamson Story
Full description
7:00 is the departure time from your Nairobi hotel to the Lake Naivasha. On the way you will see the Great Rift Valley and spectacular part views of the corridor of the Rift Valley in Kenya. Once there, you will also take a boat trip to Crescent Island for about 1 hour, then come back in time for buffet lunch at Elsamere Gardens.
Watch the Joy Adamson story, a 40-minute video about Joy Adamson work, their experience with the lioness Elsa and the consequent release of the movie Born Free. Visit the museum, which houses memorabilia from the movie Born Free, Joys prints of tribal paintings and other books they wrote translated to different languages, photographs and some of the awards they won for their conservation efforts.
Enjoy High Tea, a tea or coffee with variety of cakes and biscuits, before departing for Nairobi. Please note that the boat ride will depend on the tides at the time. Please also wear comfortable clothes and walking shoes, suncreen and a hat or cap.
Includes
- Entry Fees
- Lunch
- Boat ride
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- All activities
- Drinks of any kind
- Tips for your driver and guide
Not suitable for
- Pregnant women
- Wheelchair users
COVID-19 precautions
Customers must book this activity online because the ticket office is closed
Safety measures in place
- All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
- Customers must keep distance in vehicles
Traveler requirements
- Customers are required to bring and wear masks
- Customers will get a mandatory temperature check
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What to bring
- Passport or ID card
- Comfortable shoes
- Sunglasses
- Sun hat
Not allowed
- Pets
- Smoking
- Luggage or large bags
Know before you go
- A minimum of 2 people is required.
