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1 Day trip to Hells Gate and optional Lake Naivasha From Nairobi

4.9(477)1 hour
VIATOR4.7(60)TRIPADVISOR4.9(417)

Description

Ride a bike and hike through Hell’s Gate National Park on a full-day, private tour from Nairobi to the wildlife reserve and Lake Naivasha that includes hells gate entrance, bikes, and round trip-transport from Nairobi. This customizable tour offers the rare chance to see wildlife outside of a vehicle while exploring a scenic part of the Great Rift Valley. Note: If you cannot bike, you can tour the park with the vehicle or walk, the driver/guide is happy to stop for photos of wildlife and scenery In case you are also tired of biking and have not completed the trail, you can leave the bike on the side of the road and notify the guide and the car will come rescue you at no extra cost. Theres also an e-bike option for beginners fitness level, to cover the distance with less effort and enjoy the activity without strain

Tour Options

E-bike & boat fees included
  • Boat ride fees: -Boat ride fees are included in this option Bicycle type: -You will be using an electric bike instead of normal pedal bike -This is for biking beginers or less fitness level to enjoy Pickup included
With Boat Fees included
  • remains the same Boat ride is included Pickup included
without boat fees included
  • Remains the same Boat fees not included: Optional Boat ride of 25 USD Paid on site. Pickup included

Itinerary

Admission included240 min

Begin with 7am pickup in Nairobi, then travel to Lake Naivasha and Hell’s Gate National Park, with a break to get views of the Great Rift Valley from a scenic overlook along the way. Upon arriving in the park at roughly 9am, begin a 2-hour, guided bike/walking tour: watch for beautiful rock formations, herds of Thompson’s gazelle, eland, zebra, giraffes, warthogs and hartebeest as you ride. Keep an eye on the sky throughout the tour, as Hell’s Gate National Park is home to more than 100 species of birds, including Verreaux’s eagles, augur buzzards, vulture, and swifts. Continue on foot into the park’s distinctive gorges, where narrow passageways and caves are sunk into sedimentary rock. After a 1-hour walk, depart for Lake Naivasha, then head to Naivasha Marina camp for lunch (own expense). Note: If you cannot bike, you can tour the park with the vehicle, the driver/guide is happy to stop for photos of wildlife and scenery at no extra cost

Admission not included60 min

For an additional fee, you can explore Lake Naivasha wildlife on a optional 1-hour motor boat tour. 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. The boat ride goes all the way to shores of crescent island(a part of the movie OUT OF AFRICA was shot here) At 4pm, begin the return trip to Nairobi, and finish the day with drop-off in Nairobi at roughly 6pm.

Highlights

Hells gate guide
Hotel/Residence pickup and drop-off in Nairobi or Naivasha
BIcycle Hire(manual bike)
Hells gate Entrance Fees
Charge free ride back from the gorge upon request
Transport by private vehicle

What's included

Included
Hells gate guide
Hotel/Residence pickup and drop-off in Nairobi or Naivasha
BIcycle Hire(manual bike)
Hells gate Entrance Fees
Charge free ride back from the gorge upon request
Transport by private vehicle
Not included
Water( Only reusable bottle water is allowed)
Lunch(available for purchase)
Tips/Gratituies (optional)
Souvenir photos (available to purchase and is optional)
Extra 20 USD for Spanish or German guide upon request(optional)
Optional Boat ride (25USD) per person (cash) paid on site

Pickup Locations & Times

Apartments & Villas & Hostels & hotel/residence within Nairobi(the driver will ask for you at the reception or message you on whatsapp) Airport(the driver will have a placard with your name outside the arrival terminal)

Traveller Ratings

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Important Information

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Dress code is sporty casual wear
  • Carry re-usable bottled water(single use plastic bottles not allowed)
  • Wear comfortable sporty shoes
  • Sunscreen/hat and sunglasses for sun and dust
  • A small back bag to carry your personal items

Reviews(477)

4.9
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