In Naivasha
Within reach of the lakeshore, Crescent Island and Hell's Gate National Park.
Hotel · Naivasha, Kenya
Leisure Apex
Leisure Apex is the Naivasha hotel our budget safaris use for nights by Lake Naivasha. It puts you within easy reach of the lake's boat trips, Crescent Island and the cycling trails of Hell's Gate National Park.
Your base for boat rides, Crescent Island and Hell's Gate.
- Location
- Naivasha, Kenya
- Type
- Hotel
- Level
- Budget (fixed on our budget itineraries)
- On our safaris
- 7 itineraries
About the property
Staying at Leisure Apex.
Leisure Apex is an independent property that Absolute Holiday Safaris books for its guests; we do not own or operate it. It is used on our budget safaris that include Lake Naivasha, often after a game drive at Lake Nakuru or on the way back from the Maasai Mara.
Rooms are simple and clean, with double beds and a calm, uncluttered style. It is a place to rest between active days rather than a resort, which keeps budget safaris affordable.
Naivasha is the most active stop on a Kenya circuit: an afternoon boat ride among hippos and fish eagles, a walk on Crescent Island, or cycling past zebras and giraffes in Hell's Gate.
Who it suits
- Budget safaris
- Active travellers
- Families who want variety
- One- or two-night stays
Nearby parks
Guest room at Leisure Apex, Naivasha 
Guest room with a double bed at Leisure Apex, Naivasha
Setting and style
What the stay is like.
Simple, clean rooms
Rooms with double beds, comfortable for a night or two between activities.
Activity base
Boat rides, Crescent Island walks and Hell's Gate are arranged from here, usually at extra cost unless included.
Meals
As listed in each itinerary day; dinner and breakfast are usually included on budget routes.
Activities
Optional boat rides, Crescent Island and bicycle hire are paid locally unless your quote includes them.
Weather
Naivasha is at about 1,890 m, so evenings can be cool.
7 itineraries
Safaris that stay at Leisure Apex.
Each of these budget itineraries includes at least one night here. Group-joining departures follow the published route; private safaris can be adjusted.
Group joining4 days · Kenya · Group joining
4 Days Maasai Mara & Lake Naivasha Budget Safari
Plains, a freshwater lake and a gorge on foot
Wildlife safari · Budget
Two nights in the Maasai Mara, then Lake Naivasha and Hell's Gate National Park, where you can cycle or walk among wildlife.
Low season USD 590 ppHigh season USD 690 pp
Group joining5 days · Kenya · Group joining
5 Days Maasai Mara, Lake Nakuru & Lake Naivasha Budget Safari
Kenya's classic Rift Valley loop
Wildlife safari · Budget
Two nights in the Maasai Mara, a game drive at Lake Nakuru, a night by Lake Naivasha and a final morning in Hell's Gate National Park.
USD 840 pp
6 days · Kenya · Private or group
6 Days Maasai Mara, Lake Nakuru & Lake Naivasha Budget Safari
The Rift Valley loop at an easier pace
Wildlife safari · Budget
Two nights in the Maasai Mara, a night in Nakuru and two nights by Lake Naivasha, with Hell's Gate and time on the lake.
Low season USD 830 ppHigh season USD 1,030 pp
Group joining7 days · Kenya · Group joining
7 Days Maasai Mara, Lake Nakuru, Lake Naivasha & Amboseli Budget Safari
Kenya's essential circuit in a week
Wildlife safari · Budget
A week covering four of Kenya's best-known destinations: the Maasai Mara, Lake Nakuru, Lake Naivasha with Crescent Island, and Amboseli beneath Kilimanjaro.
From USD 840 pp
Group joining9 days · Kenya · Group joining
9 Days Maasai Mara, Nairobi, Lake Naivasha, Amboseli & Tsavo Safari
From the Mara to the coast road
Wildlife safari · Budget
Nine days across southern Kenya: the Maasai Mara, Lake Naivasha and Hell's Gate, Amboseli, then Tsavo West and Tsavo East, ending in Nairobi or Mombasa.
Price on request
Group joining12 days · Kenya & Tanzania · Group joining
12 Days African Safari Holiday in Kenya & Tanzania
Mara, lakes, Amboseli and the northern circuit
Wildlife safari · Budget
Twelve days: the Maasai Mara, Lake Nakuru, Lake Naivasha and Hell's Gate, Amboseli, then Lake Manyara, the Serengeti and the Ngorongoro Crater.
From USD 2,230 pp
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Questions travellers ask
About Leisure Apex.
Where is Leisure Apex?
In Naivasha, in Kenya's southern Rift Valley, about two hours from Nairobi and close to Lake Naivasha.
Which safaris stay at Leisure Apex?
Our budget safaris that include Lake Naivasha, from the 4-day Maasai Mara & Lake Naivasha safari to the 7- and 9-day Kenya circuits and the 12- and 14-day Kenya & Tanzania safaris.
Can I do a boat ride from Leisure Apex?
Yes. Boat rides on Lake Naivasha are arranged as an optional activity during your stay.
Stay at Leisure Apex
Build a safari around it.
Tell us your dates and who is travelling, and we will suggest the itinerary that suits you, or quote an upgrade for any night.