Nairobi: Hell's Gate National Park & Lake Naivasha Day Trip

Embark on a day trip from Nairobi to Hell's Gate National Park and Lake Naivasha. Enjoy a guided bike tour, explore the park's gorges, and spot hippos on a boat tour.
Embark on a full-day adventure from Nairobi to Hell's Gate National Park and Lake Naivasha. Enjoy a guided bike tour, a walk through the park's gorges, and a boat tour on Lake Naivasha. Visit a local Maasai community to learn about traditional life and customs in the Great Rift Valley.

Start your adventure with a 7:00 AM pickup from Nairobi. Arrive at Hell’s Gate National Park around 9:00 AM and embark on a 2-hour guided bike tour. As you ride, watch for herds of Thompson’s gazelle, eland, zebra, and hartebeest. Keep an eye on the sky, as the park is home to over 100 species of birds, including Verreaux’s eagles, augur buzzards, vultures, and swifts.

After the bike tour, continue on foot into the park’s distinctive gorges. Explore narrow passageways and caves carved into sedimentary rock during a 1-hour walk. Following the walk, visit a local Maasai community to learn about traditional life and customs in the Great Rift Valley.

At 1:00 PM, head to Naivasha Fisherman’s Camp for lunch (at your own expense). At 2:00 PM, enjoy a 1-hour boat tour on Lake Naivasha. Spot hippos lounging just below the water’s surface and observe diverse birdlife, including African fish eagles, lesser flamingos, African spoonbills, and little grebes.

From 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM, relax during the drive back to your accommodations in Nairobi.

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.