Explore Hells Gate and Lake Naivasha: bike with wildlife, hike scenic trails, and boat among hippos and birds. Perfect day trip from Nairobi.
- Hell’s Gate National Park - A day trip to Hell’s Gate National Park is an ideal way to experience wildlife by walking or biking. It’s one of the rare parks where hiking is permitted, featuring stunning landscapes such as deep gorges, red cliffs, and rock towers.
Day Trip Itinerary:
7:00am: Early pick-up from your hotel by our driver-guide.
8:30am: Stop at the Great Rift Valley viewpoint.
10:00am: Arrive at Hell’s Gate National Park for an optional bike ride and walking safari. Your guide will help you rent a suitable bike for the ride. The guided walking safari begins at the gate with an experienced guide.
12:30pm: Leave Hell’s Gate and head to Marina Seaside Restaurant for lunch.
2:00pm: Option to take a boat ride to see hippos, birds, and scenic mountain views. Option to visit Crescent Island for a walking safari.
3:00pm: Drive back to Nairobi and drop off at your hotel.
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Lake Naivasha - A day trip to Lake Naivasha offers a full day of exploration at this beautiful freshwater lake in the Rift Valley, a popular getaway. It’s a favorite one-day excursion from Nairobi to enjoy a boat ride on this stunning lake. The trip can also include a walking safari on Crescent Island among giraffes, zebras, gazelles, and other animals.
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Crescent Island Game Park - Crescent Island Game Sanctuary is located on the eastern side of Lake Naivasha. It’s a sanctuary for giraffes, waterbucks, elands, wildebeests, zebras, impalas, and hippos. The island is accessible only by boat and is one of the few places where you can enjoy a walking safari.
- Hells Gate entrance fees
- Private Transportation in a small car
- Bike hire fee at Hells Gate
- Service of a professional private guide
- Pick up and drop off at your hotel in Nairobi
- Tips and Gratuities
- Crescent Island Admission fees- $35 per person
- Meals and drinks not specified
- Items of personal nature
- Lunch
- Boat ride at lake Naivasha- @$25 per person
Hells Gate day hike offers visitors a chance for game viewing on a bicycle and you can ride around the park surrounded by hordes of wild animals like buffalo, giraffes, zebra, and impala. Hells Gate hiking park is one of the best hiking places around Nairobi and it’s popular due to its relative proximity to Nairobi.
A boat ride on Lake Naivasha takes you close up with the hippos in the water and you will be able to watch them at a close point as they rest among the reeds. There are also hundreds of birds to see in the lake including the famous fish eagle and the cormorants. The shores of the lake is littered with wildlife including buffalos, zebras, giraffes among others.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
