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Day Tour to Lake Naivasha and Hell’s Gate Park

Enjoy biking safari, walk at the gorges and a beautiful boat ride on lake Naivasha

Duration8 hours
Max People12
Min Age3+
PickupHotel / meeting point

Tour Overview

Escape Nairobi for a day of scenic landscapes, wildlife and outdoor adventure in the Great Rift Valley. Visit Lake Naivasha, a beautiful freshwater lake known for its hippos and abundant birdlife, and enjoy a relaxing boat ride across its tranquil waters.

Continue to Hell’s Gate National Park, famous for its dramatic cliffs, volcanic rock formations, gorges and geothermal activity. Enjoy a guided walk or optional cycling experience through the park while spotting wildlife such as zebras, giraffes, buffaloes and antelopes. The day combines the beauty of Lake Naivasha with an exciting, active exploration of one of Kenya’s most unique national parks.

Highlights

  • Boat ride on Lake Naivasha – cruise across the freshwater lake while spotting hippos, fish eagles and abundant waterbirds.
  • Wildlife encounter at Hell’s Gate – see zebras, giraffes, buffaloes, gazelles and other wildlife in their natural surroundings.
  • Cycling safari through Hell’s Gate – enjoy the unique experience of cycling through the park surrounded by wildlife and dramatic scenery.
  • Explore Hell’s Gate Gorge – walk through spectacular rock formations, cliffs and geothermal landscapes.
  • Discover geothermal features – see hot springs, steam vents and the park’s remarkable volcanic landscape.
  • Scenic Great Rift Valley views – enjoy breathtaking landscapes, towering cliffs and expansive plains.
  • Excellent photography opportunities – capture wildlife, volcanic formations, lake scenery and panoramic Rift Valley views.

Day by day itinerary

Day 01

Day Tour

7am – Depart Nairobi and start of drive to Naivasha, brief stop over at the Great rift valley view point.

Arrive at the entrance of hells gate at around 9am. Start of the biking tour at hells gate for 2 hours

11pm – Finish the tours and bring the bikes back at the gate.

12pm – Drive to Naivasha Marina Camp  for lunch (at own expense)

2pm – Take a 1 hour boat ride in the lake for bird watching and hippo viewing.

4pm – End of all activities start of drive back to Nairobi.

Arrive by 6pm

What is included

Included

  • Fuel and driver charges
  • Entrance to the hells gate National Park
  • Bicycle renting charge
  • Private Hells gate guide
  • Boat ride on Lake Naivasha.

Not included

  • Food and drinks
  • Personal expenses
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Airport or out-of-route transfers unless arranged

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