WELCOME TO NAIVASHA

Naivasha is a small township in The Great Rift Valley in Kenya with a population of about 500,000 people. But the area is well known because of the lake.
Lake Naivasha is a beautiful freshwater lake, fringed by thick papyrus. The lake is almost 13km across, but its waters are shallow with an average depth of five metres. At an altitude of 1885m above sea level, the lake is the highest of the Rift Valley Lakes.
The lovely lake, with its cool climate, has become a retreat for Nairobi residents and tourists looking for peace. Because the water of the lake is freshwater and the surrounding soil is fertile, it is not surprising that the area has become the leading horticultural producing area in Kenya. The main products are flowers and vegetables and more recently even vineyards have been established.
Afternoon storms can cause the Lake to become suddenly rough and produce high waves. For this reason, the local Maasai christened the lake Nai'posha meaning ''rough water'', which the British later misspelt as Naivasha.
For many visitors to Naivasha, the main attraction is the prolific bird life. Not surprisingly because the lake is one of the best known of all bird-watching areas in Kenya. Over 400 birds have been recorded on the lake.
Despite the fact that Lake Naivasha is a very attractive tourist destination, there are many social problems that face the local people of Naivasha and its surroundings, ranging from medical care, schools, fresh clean drinking water, crime, and abuse of children. We at Rotary club of Naivasha are working to improve the living conditions of the less privilliged within our community. To achieve this we have embarked on several projects to alleviate the problems of our community.