Experience the country’s famous rural landscape on this full-day safari tour to Hell’s Gate National Park and Lake Naivasha. Zip around by bike to see zebras, gazelle, and more, then embark on a guided hike for a more intimate glimpse of the flora and fauna. Return transfer from your Nairobi hotel ensures a seamless trip, plus park fees and cycle hire comes included in the price.
Day Trip: Biking & Boating Adventure at Hell's Gate and Lake Naivasha
About This Tour
Inclusions
- pick up and drop off
- Bike hire at Hell's gate
- Hell's Gate Park entrance fee
- Professional guide
- Bottle drinking water
Exclusions
- Lunch (available for purchase)
- Boat ride at Lake Naivasha USD25 per person
Tour Plan
Depart your Nairobi Hotel 7am and drive to the Hells Gate National Park with stops at view points to marvel at the scenic Great rift valley escarpment. Hell’s Gate is one of Kenya's smaller National Parks, which can be explored on foot and do some cycling. Arrive at the gate of Hell's Gate around mid morning, start biking tour for 2 hours within hell's gate, some people will opt to drive which is also allowed. Animals seen here include Bushbucks, Dikdiks, Giraffes, Gazelles, Gnus, Hartebeests, Impalas, Klipspringers, Buffaloes, Hyraxes, Zebras, Hyenas, Jackals, Mongooses, Baboons, Monkeys and Porcupines amongst others. The park has historically been an important home for the rare lammergeyer vultures. From 11am, visit the gorges for 1 hour, capture beautiful panoramas of the gorge's small thin depressions of land mass where you can walk underneath. then head to Lake Naivasha.
Then at 1pm have Lunch (own expense-available for purchase) . At 2pm, enjoy a relaxing boat ride on Lake Naivasha (for option selected )where you can see some of the local wildlife which includes hippos, buffalo, fish eagles, pelicans and much more for 1 hour. End of the tour drive back to Nairobi arriving around 6pm.
Meeting / Pickup
Know Before You Go
- Public transportation nearby
- Infants must sit on your lap
Please Note
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not stroller accessible
- Not suitable for pets
- Infant seats unavailable
- The remaining hours are allotted for the travel time.
- Airbnb and Private Apartments
Cancellation Policy
- We will charge a cancellation fee of 100% if booking is cancelled 1 day or less before the event
- We will charge a cancellation fee of 0% if booking is cancelled 1000 days or less before the event
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4 Comments
4.4
We had an amazing time cycling through the trails and taking in the breathtaking views, feeling the energy of the surroundings. The boating portion was a highlight, giving us a chance to relax and appreciate the wildlife, though we wished there had been a bit more time on the water.
4
Our day spent biking through the stunning landscapes and cruising the serene waters was a refreshing break from the usual business routine. We loved gliding along the trails, surrounded by the vibrant wildlife, and then hopping on a boat to soak in the peaceful scenery. The highlight was definitely spotting the delightful birdlife while gliding across the water—truly a treat for nature enthusiasts! One minor suggestion would be to include a bit more time for the biking portion; we could have explored even more. Overall, it was a fantastic way to unwind and experience something unique.
4.8
Exploring the breathtaking scenery while biking near Hell’s Gate was a delightful way to bond as a family, and we loved the unique mix of adventure and tranquility. The boating on Lake Naivasha offered a peaceful contrast, although a bit more time on the water would have been perfect to fully soak in the surrounding beauty.
4.6
From the moment we set out from Nairobi in Kenya, we felt the excitement build as we cruised towards Hell’s Gate. The biking through the park was an exhilarating mix of wildlife encounters and stunning scenery, making our family bond even stronger. Once we reached Lake Naivasha, the peaceful boating experience was the perfect way to unwind, though we wished our time on the water could have been a bit longer.