Lake Naivasha and Hellsgate Day Tour from Nairobi

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Free CancellationMin 2 participantsPickup availableInstant confirmationGuided

Why we love it?

This full-day tour from Nairobi explores the Rift Valley’s natural beauty, beginning with a scenic viewpoint overlooking the dramatic landscape. At Hell’s Gate National Park, you can enjoy a bike ride through towering cliffs and geothermal features while observing the park’s wildlife. The journey continues to Lake Naivasha, the largest freshwater lake in the Great Rift Valley, where an optional boat ride offers chances to see hippos and various bird species. For an additional experience, you may choose to visit Crescent Island, a private sanctuary where you can walk among giraffes, zebras, and wildebeests. This tour suits travelers interested in active exploration and wildlife viewing within Kenya’s diverse ecosystems.

Inclusions

  • Professional driver/guide
  • Bottled water
  • Admission to lake Naivasha

Exclusions

  • Boat ride
  • Hells Gate National Park entry fee
  • Visit to Crescent Island (optional)
  • Foods and drinks
  • Tips & Gratuities

Itinerary

Full Day Itinerary – Lake Naivasha & Hell’s Gate Day Trip

06:00 AM – Hotel Pick Up & Departure from Nairobi
Meet your driver-guide at your hotel or residence in Nairobi. After a briefing, depart for Naivasha via the Nairobi–Nakuru highway. Enjoy scenic views of the Great Rift Valley escarpment with a brief photo stop at a viewpoint.

08:30 AM – Arrival at Hell’s Gate National Park
Enter Hell’s Gate National Park, famous for its dramatic cliffs, gorges, geothermal activity, and free-roaming wildlife.

08:45 AM – 11:30 AM – Game Drive / Cycling / Hiking in Hell’s GateOption 1: Game Drive – explore the park by vehicle, spotting giraffes, zebras, buffalo, gazelles, and more.

Option 2: Cycling Safari – rent a bicycle and ride through the park (a unique experience since Hell’s Gate is one of the few parks in Kenya where cycling is allowed).

Option 3: Hiking the Gorge – explore the Ol Njorowa Gorge with a local guide, discovering hot springs, cliffs, and caves (note: gorge access depends on weather/park regulations).11:30 AM – 12:30 PM – Exit Hell’s Gate & Drive to Lake Naivasha
Head to nearby Lake Naivasha, one of Kenya’s most beautiful freshwater lakes, famous for birdlife and hippos.

12:30 PM – 01:30 PM – Lunch Break
Enjoy lunch at one of the lakeside lodges.

01:45 PM – 03:00 PM – Boat Ride on Lake Naivasha
Take a boat safari on Lake Naivasha. Spot hippos wallowing in the water, African fish eagles diving for fish, and a variety of water birds. If lucky, you may also see giraffes and antelopes along the lakeshore.

03:00 PM – 04:00 PM – Optional Crescent Island Walking Safari
Take a short boat transfer to Crescent Island, a private sanctuary. Here, enjoy a guided walking safari among giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, and gazelles—no predators, making it safe to walk close to the animals.

04:00 PM – 06:30 PM – Return Journey to Nairobi
Depart Naivasha and drive back to Nairobi, arriving in the evening. You’ll be dropped off at your hotel or residence.

Please Note

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • No public transportation nearby
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • Not recommended for people with back problems Guide driver will be at the hotel's lobby with a placard containing lead guest name

Know Before You Go

  • Infants must sit on laps

Cancellation Policy

Fully refundable until 1 day before start

Non-refundable after 1 day before start

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