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Day Trip to Hells Gate and Lake Naivasha From Nairobi

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Explore Hell’s Gate and Lake Naivasha on a full-day safari from Nairobi. Bike with zebras, hike with guides, and enjoy seamless transfers.

Duration: 10 hours

Cancellation: 1 day learn more

Highlights

Hell’s Gate National Park - Depart your Nairobi Hotel at 7am and drive to Hell’s Gate National Park, making stops at viewpoints to admire the scenic Great Rift Valley escarpment. Hell’s Gate is one of Kenya’s smaller national parks, which can be explored on foot or by bicycle. Arrive at Hell’s Gate around mid-morning and begin a 2-hour biking tour; driving is also an option. Wildlife you might see includes Bushbucks, Dikdiks, Giraffes, Gazelles, Gnus, Hartebeests, Impalas, Klipspringers, Buffaloes, Hyraxes, Zebras, Hyenas, Jackals, Mongooses, Baboons, Monkeys, and Porcupines, among others. The park has historically been a significant habitat for the rare lammergeyer vultures. At 11am, visit the gorges for 1 hour to capture stunning views of the gorge’s narrow land depressions where you can walk underneath. Then, head to Lake Naivasha.
Lake Naivasha - At 1pm, have lunch (own expense, available for purchase). At 2pm, enjoy a relaxing 1-hour boat ride on Lake Naivasha (if selected), where you can see local wildlife such as hippos, buffalo, fish eagles, pelicans, and more. The tour ends with a drive back to Nairobi, arriving around 6pm.

What's Included

Bike hire at Hell’s Gate
Professional guide
Hell’s Gate Park entrance fee
Pick up and drop off
Bottle drinking water

What's Not Included

Lunch (available for purchase)
Boat ride at Lake Naivasha USD25 per person

Additional Information

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.