Day Trip to Hell's Gate National park & Lake Naivasha
Description
Take a guided day trip from Nairobi to Naivasha, where you enjoy a biking safari at Hell's Gate National Park, a walk at the gorges, and a beautiful boat ride on Lake Naivasha to see hippos and numerous bird species. It's a trip not to miss. Spectacular scenery including the towering cliffs, water-gouged gorges, stark rock towers, scrub-clad volcanoes, and belching plumes of geothermal steam make it one of the most atmospheric Parks in Africa. Wildlife viewing, Raptor nesting in cliffs, Hot springs, The Olkaria Geothermal Station, The Mervyn Carnelley Raptor Hide, Tourist circuits, nature trails, and Health spa.
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Itinerary
The tour starts with pick up at 7 am at your Nairobi Hotel. The journey takes a drive down the Great Rift Valley stopping at the viewpoint for photography. Arrive at hells gate at around 9:30 am. Start the biking tour at Hell's Gate for about 3 hours. Cycling in the Park is a great adventure as you get to ride the bikes for 8 Kilometers before resting at a ranger's post. Then visit the gorges inside the park. Gorges are small thin depressions of land mass where you can walk underneath. Some areas have formed caves where you can walk through. This walk takes roughly 1 hour, Later finish the tour by riding the bikes back to the park gate.
Drive to Lake Naivasha for an optional lunch ( own expense) at Marina Restaurant. Then Explore Lake Naivasha wildlife on a 1-hour boat tour (not included in the price). Spot the hippos that linger just at the surface of the water, and see some of the diverse birdlife; African fish eagles, lesser flamingos, African spoonbill, and little grebe are all common here. At 4 pm, finish the day with a return transfer to your hotel in Nairobi.
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What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We can pick from apartments, residence, hotels, airport or any other place within Nairobi
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Important Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Reviews(23)
It was a wonderful tour in my trip to Africa. Jimmy is an amazing guide, he talked very interestingly and in detail about every animal, about mountains, faults. We visited Hills Gate and Lake Naivasha in one day. It was my best tour in Kenya, thank you very much
The overall package was simply right . The whole tour was wonderful and interesting . The guide was extremely friendly and informative. Can highly recommend this activity to anyone!!!
From the moment Joash collected me from the hotel he was pleasant and full of local information. He arranged all the day seamlessly. It was an excellent opportunity to see the animals from the bicycle and walking. The boat ride was a highlight for me. The hippo families were amazing. I felt safe and looked after all day, which was great for a woman travelling alone. I would recommend highly
Hello, Thank you so much for your incredible review! We are absolutely thrilled to hear that your solo trip with Joash was so memorable and seamless. Joash is a valued member of our team, and we are proud that he provided you with such a pleasant, informative, and safe experience. We agree that the combination of the bike/walking safari and the boat ride makes an excellent day! We appreciate your high recommendation, and we look forward to assisting you with future adventures! Cheers!
Josh Whats apped when he would be at the hotel, navigated through the traffic and truck traffic very safely, very friendly and good local knowledge. Had looked at the weather and planned our trip with us. Had a really excellent bike tour and superb boat trip, lots of wildlife including hippos, African fish eagles. Wildebeest, Marabou Stork, Giraffe, Zebra, gazelle, impala and waterbuck.
Hello, Thank you so much for taking the time to share this fantastic, detailed feedback! We are thrilled to hear that Josh provided such an excellent experience. It's wonderful that his safety-conscious driving, friendly demeanor, and great local knowledge contributed to such a smooth start, and we're especially pleased to hear the bike and boat trips were superb. Seeing such a wide variety of wildlife—including the hippos, African fish eagles, wildebeest, and more—is truly special. We will be sure to pass on your high praise to Josh directly. We hope to welcome you back again soon! Cheers!
We had a great day: Our guide jimmy was very patient and is a very careful driver. We loved the bike ride among the animals, walking in the canyon. The boat ride was breathtaking with pelicans, eagles and hippo. I really enjoyed being able to discover the island of the crescent from the lake. A good day of discovery since nairobi.I recommend without hesitation!
Merci infiniment pour ce magnifique retour ! 🤩 Nous sommes ravis d'apprendre que vous avez passé une excellente journée de découverte et que les efforts de notre équipe et de Jimmy (notre guide-conducteur prudent et patient) ont été appréciés. La balade à vélo au milieu des animaux, la marche dans le canyon, et surtout la promenade en bateau avec les pélicans, aigles et hippos sont effectivement des moments forts que nous adorons partager. C'est un plaisir de savoir que la découverte de l'Île du Croissant depuis le lac vous a plu ! Votre recommandation est la plus belle des récompenses. Nous espérons avoir le plaisir de vous accueillir à nouveau pour d'autres aventures !
I just wanted to express my heartfelt gratitude for the incredible tour I had the opportunity to experience today. It was truly surprising and exceeded my expectations in every way. The amount of information I learned was beyond what I had anticipated, and I appreciated the depth of knowledge shared with me. I would particularly like to highlight the commitment, intelligence, and warm hospitality of Jimmy and Dominique, who were my guides throughout the tour. They shared with me the rich culture of Nairobi and various groups from Kenya, making the experience even more enriching. I felt like I gained a new perspective and left feeling like a different person. Additionally, I want to thank Charles for his exceptional companionship, generosity, and intelligence during our time at the Hell’s Gate park. His welcoming nature made me feel at ease, and I thoroughly enjoyed his company. Thank you again for an unforgettable experience. I highly recommend your services to anyone looking to explore Nairobi and Kenya's culture.
Hello Iracema, Thank you so much for taking the time to share such incredibly heartfelt and generous feedback about your recent tour with us. We were all absolutely delighted to read your great and wonderful review. It's truly rewarding to know that the experience exceeded your expectations and that you gained a deeper appreciation for the rich culture of Nairobi and Kenya. Making our guests feel like they gain a new perspective is exactly what we strive for. I will be sure to personally share your high praise with Jimmy and Dominique. Your commendation of their commitment, intelligence, and warm hospitality will mean the world to them. I also want to thank you for highlighting Charles and his exceptional companionship at Hell's Gate. He is a valued member of our team, and your kind words about his welcoming nature and intelligence will be passed along as well. It was our pleasure to host you, and we sincerely appreciate you recommending our services. We hope to welcome you back for another unforgettable experience in the future!
This day trip was so easy going, yet diverse, exciting and memorable! Cycling, hiking, boat ride ... perfect combination for animals and landscapes. The ride with Victor was so nice, chit chats on the front seat, so insightful and pleasant. A great choice for an eventful getaway from Nairobi.
Hello, Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear you had such an easygoing, yet diverse and exciting day. We're especially glad you enjoyed the perfect combination of cycling, hiking, and the boat ride, and that your ride with Victor was so pleasant. It was a pleasure having you on the trip, and we hope to see you again soon. Cheers!
We had a pleasure to visit Hell's Gate National Park and Lake Naivasha with Jimmy, a great guide and driver. On the way to the Hell's Gate, we had a stop at the top of the Great Rift Valley, with excellent views on this cradle of humanity. Hell's Gate National Park has fantastic landscape and served as model for some iconic scenes in Disney's Lion King. What is unique is that it is allowed to bike there! We did a memorable bike trip, stopping to watch and take photos of zebras, gazelles, giraffes, antelopes, baboons and more. There are no predators in the park, so it is safe to bike. Furthermore, we had a guided walking tour visiting an impressive gorge. After the bike trip, there was a very good lunch at a country club restaurant, followed by a boat ride on Lake Naivasha, seeing (and hearing!) hippos and pelicans and much more. This was a perfect day trip. Jimmy was an excellent guide and we recommend him enthusiastically!
Hellow, What a wonderful review! We're delighted to know you had such a great time with Jimmy on your day trip to Hell's Gate and Lake Naivasha. We love that you appreciated the unique experience of biking among the wildlife and taking in the stunning landscapes that inspired The Lion King. Your positive feedback about the boat ride on Lake Naivasha and seeing the hippos and pelicans is fantastic to hear. Thank you for your very kind words about Jimmy. He is an outstanding guide, and we're so glad he made your trip so special. We truly appreciate you recommending him! Cheers!
Very well organized tour with the best and nicest driver Jimmy that we have ever met and who drove super careful. You drive 16 km per bike and we saw many zebras and in the distance some giraffes. The walk in the gorge is awesome and we enjoyed the boat ride where we saw hippos and many birds.
Hello, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We are thrilled to hear that you had such a memorable experience at Hell’s Gate. It truly is a place of wild beauty, and we are glad you enjoyed biking through the park and spotting its incredible wildlife. Thank you for choosing to explore this remarkable landscape with us — we hope to welcome you back for another unforgettable experience soon! Cheer!
The tour was very well organized, with Jimmy as our driver for the day. He was friendly, attentive, and shared many interesting facts about the region. During the boat ride, we were fortunate to see a wide variety of wildlife in Crescent Island. The bike ride through Hell’s Gate offered a great scenery. We had to skip the ride back to the gate due to one of us feeling unwell, Jimmy was quick to respond and very accommodating throughout.
Hello, Thank you so much for this wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear you had such a great experience. It means a lot to our team, and especially to Jimmy, to know that his knowledge and attentiveness made your tour so special. We're also glad he was able to help so quickly when one of you wasn't feeling well. We hope to welcome you back again for another adventure!
