Day Trip to Hells Gate and Lake Naivasha from Nairobi: An Adventure in the Great Rift Valley
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11 Ratings
Embark on a thrilling day trip from Nairobi to Hells Gate and Lake Naivasha in the Great Rift Valley. Explore diverse wildlife, unique flora, and enjoy activities like climbing, walking, and biking. Book now!
Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Great Rift Valley - At hells gate national park you will be able to walk with animals and ride bike in the park, after the park we will drive to lake Naivasha for boat riding in search of hippopotamuses and different spices of birds
What's Included
  • Complimentary hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Refreshing bottled water included
  • Scheduled time for a lunch break
  • Professional driver/guide provided
  • All government taxes covered
  • Travel comfortably in an air-conditioned minivan
What's Not Included
  • Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
  • Hells gate Entry fee $ 26 per person
  • Boat ride $ 25 optional
Additional Information

This day trip takes you 90kms northwest of Nairobi to the floor of the Great Rift Valley. The park provides a variety of wildlife, unusual flora, and many species of birds and is one of the only two Kenyan Parks where climbing, walking, and biking are allowed. Animals are seen here include Bushbucks, Dik Dik, Gazelles, Gnus, Hartebeests, Impalas, Klipspringers, Buffaloes, Hyraxes, Zebras, Hyenas, Jackals, Mongooses, Baboons, Monkeys and Porcupines amongst other animals.
Entry fees are Usd 26 payable by visa or credit card.

  • Dress code is smart casual
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
4.4
(11 Ratings)
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Loesr19
May 21, 2024
Great, beautiful day - We had a lovely day! Erick was a great guy and a good driver! The things we saw were beautiful!! We would recommend this trip!
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Expertexplorer1
Mar 5, 2024
Ahhhmazing! - The trip was amazing! We even saw more animals than we expected! We rode bikes right next to zebras and giraffes and it was incredible! A very unique experience. The boat trip was beautiful as well. We saw hippos and a ton of wildlife! Eric was on time picking us up and very accommodating. Definitely would do this again!!
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Marymt4735dm
Mar 4, 2024
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272nyasham
Feb 24, 2024
Hells Gate and Lake Naivasha Tour - "I wasn't sure what to expect when I booked this tour, but I have to say that it exceeded my expectations in every way. The guide was knowledgeable and friendly, and he made sure I had a great time. The tour was well-planned and covered all the highlights of the area, and the transportation was comfortable and on time. Overall, I would highly recommend this tour to anyone looking for an informative and enjoyable experience."Erick was really hospitable to and fro😁
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H2141retomh
Jun 16, 2023
Breathtaking scenery & wildlife on a superb day trip out of Nairobi - A superb day trip out of Nairobi, especially if you’re looking to make the most of a short amount of time. By the end of it I felt like I’d seen a huge amount both in terms of scenery and wildlife, and yet the day never felt rushed. My guide and driver for the day, Erick, was very well organised, easy to get on with, and made the day run without a hitch, while my guide for Hell’s Gate, David, was an absolute star who clearly loves what he does. 

 And of course, the scenery and wildlife were breathtaking - hippos, giraffes, buffalo, zebra, eagles and a lot else besides. Highly recommended!
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Hudaglr
Jun 3, 2021
Best trip ever - The experience overall, erik was the best to make our experience amazing. Friendly. Accommodating and best
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Teret144
Dec 7, 2020
Amazing day!! - It’s been a fantastic day with Erik as a guide going to Naivasha first and taking a boat to visit Crescent Island and after that going to Hell’s gate to do a nice walk. He also found a nice place to have lunch. I recommend a lot this excursion...
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Fearless32932587229
Jun 16, 2023
Absolutely recommend if you’re in Nairobi a few days - Hells Gate is well worth it. Being able to walk/bike in a game park and get very close to Giraffes, Zebras, etc in a wild environment was great. I recommend once they’re getting a guide as they can show you spots you would pass by otherwise. The lake was nice, I elected not to do the boat rides. Main thing to note is that entrance to the park, bike rental, guide fee and lunch are all not included. We also stopped on the way for a view of the Rift Valley which was incredible. Whole ride was nice, I ended up going solo so it was in a small car after other guests cancelled.
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Cheryl_w
Dec 25, 2023
Pleasant, but avoid Crescent Camp at all costs - The hell’s gate and lake Naivasha boat tour experiences were pleasant. Festus was a good driver and took care of us. This tour is 3* because it isn’t quite a tour. You get yourself a good driver; and they will bring you to the 2 locations. However, once you get there it is pretty much the venue operator who defines your experience, and the entry fees and tips are all out of pocket. Hell’s gate was a highlight as we had Victor as our community guide. The boat tour we had Shadrack and he was very good at steering us in the waters. However; our experience in Crescent Camp is that they will overcharge you if they can. Prices are scribbled on paper and the cost of fishing is ridiculous, and not what they initially communicated. I would not recommend Crescent Camp if you are coming for this tour. Their life jackets are a complete joke. They are ALL spoiled. Extremely unprofessional and frankly, unacceptable. Also, at crescent camp you have to bring hard dollars if you don’t have mpesa. They do not accept credit cards. I was told only in the morning before departure but had mpesa but had no issues, but it could be an issue for you.
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Melvin_c
May 25, 2024
Abad day - For the amount of money I paid nothing was covered at the lake or hellsgate. We didn’t go in to hello gate the cost was too much per person. The lunch wasn't that good either it was cold.
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