Are you familiar with the movies Lion King or Tomb Raider 2? Some of the scenes in these movies were shot from Hells Gate. Deemed as one of the most exciting and breathtaking places to visit in Kenya, Hells Gate National Park is like no other as you can cycle, hike, run or walk in it while interacting with wild animals as opposed to the other parks where you stay in the vehicle throughout. We pick you at your hotel early morning and start our 1.5 - 2 hours journey. We stop at the breathtaking site of the rift-valley before proceeding to hells gate. Many sceneries along the way including Mt. Longonot. We guide you in the park giving you information about the history and formation of the park and the animals and birds found in the park. Later in the day after lunch, we drive to Lake Naivasha where you get to see hippos in water from a safe distance and many birds species.
Prices are per person when two book together; a solo traveller pays $115.
Larger groups pay less per person.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 9.
Mt. Longonot is one of the mountains in the Rift Valley. The mountain has a magnificent crater and the view around it is very beautiful. It makes a beautiful hiking experience. The mountain is surrounded by Mt. National Park which is the home of giraffes, zebras, antelopes, buffaloes, and other small animals.
Hell's Gate National is among the parks where you get to interact very closely with the wild as your cycle, drive, run, or walk through the smooth terrain in the park. It is a very rich park as it offers a lot to see and experience. From going down the gorges to interacting with the animals to rock climbing, it's a worthwhile adventure. There are no predators in this park. You cycle for only 7Kms one way. Its an easy cycle with no hills. The terrain is very good for cycling. Cycling is optional. We can also drive through the park. You also get to visit some souvenir shops on your way to the gorges.
Travelers go on a thirty minutes to one hour boat ride on the lake. Along the way, you see plenty of beautiful birds including Kingfishers, Fish eagles and Marabou storks. You also get to see firsthand how the lake has encroached into previously human land. Along the shores, you get to see wildlife like giraffes, antelopes, and zebras. This is definitely one the best homes for hippopotamus.
The great rift valley poses a sight to behold. The valley which extends from Jordan is characterised by volcanic mountains, lakes, gorges, hills, and valleys. On this tour, you stop at the rift valley viewpoint to get a glimpse of this spectacular natural wonder as you experience the cool breeze.
Incase your hotel/residence is outside our designated pickup radius including Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, kindly get in touch with us for special arrangement on pickup and drop-off. Note that this might attract a small fee ranging from Kshs. 1,000 - 2,000 depending on distant. If we have more than one booking for the same tour, this arrangement might not apply and hence might need you to come to the designated meeting point.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Hells Gate and Lake Naivasha Full Day Adventure lasts about 6–7 hours. The itinerary has 4 stops.
Prices start at $85 per person for this Nairobi experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. That is the per-person price when two book together; a solo traveller pays $115. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, starting at 7:00 AM.
Children aged 5–11 pay from $5, adults from $85. Infants go free.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Yes, pickup is offered. Incase your hotel/residence is outside our designated pickup radius including Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, kindly get in touch with us for special arrangement on pickup and drop-off. Note that this might attract a small fee ranging from Kshs. 1,000 - 2,000 depending on distant. If we have more than one booking for the same tour, this arrangement might not apply and hence might need you to come to the designated meeting point. Pickup points include Capital M By Bednbeyond Dehali Line, Westlands Nairobi, Kenya.
The experience is available in EN.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 50 participants.
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap Specialized infant seats are available
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 3 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Happy Tribe Travel.
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This excursion was one of the most amazing and memorable experiences of my life. Biking through the scenes of the Lion King, seeing so many animals in their natural environments, hiking through the gorge (challenging but rewarding), and taking the boat ride on Naivasha was breathtaking and SO MUCH FUN. I highly, highly recommend this tour.
This was a definate do while in Kenya. Happy Tribe prepared me very well for this experience. The weather was very favourable for this tour. The terrain is easy for cycling just as indicated and my knowledgeable guide Dennis kept me company the whole way including at the boat ride. Other companies damp you to other guides or at the gate by yourself while the driver relaxes on his phone in the vehicle. The lunch place was amazing and relaxing. I totally recommend this tour as it is well thought through and they prepare you very well in what to wear and what to carry. I was alone but It is a very pleasant trip to couples who like adventure and outdoors.
This was such a fun and amazing experience, from riding bikes next to zebras to rock climbing and boat riding. Still can't get over the whole day, it was perfect and worth it.
Thank you for your kind words.
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