Nairobi: Hell's Gate National Park and Lake Naivasha Tour

Discover the stunning scenery of Kenya’s Great Rift Valley on a day trip from Nairobi. Choose between a game drive in Hell’s Gate National Park or a rugged bike ride.
Explore the stunning scenery of Kenya’s Great Rift Valley during this full-day adventure tour. Choose between a game drive in Hell’s Gate National Park or a rugged bike ride. Continue by foot to explore the park’s distinctive gorges and caves. Head to Lake Naivasha for an optional boat ride at an additional cost.

Start your tour with a pickup from your hotel in Nairobi. Drive down the Great Rift Valley, stopping at the viewpoint for photography. Continue on to get to Hell's Gate National Park to arrive at 9:30 AM. Once at the park, have the option of a game drive in a safari vehicle or take bikes into the park.

Cycling in the park is a great adventure as you get to ride the bikes for 7 kilometers before resting at a ranger's post. After a brief stop at the rangers post, leave the bike and start a walking safari. Enjoy the spectacular views of the gorge. Continue on foot into the park’s distinctive gorges, where narrow passageways and caves are sunk into sedimentary rock.

After a 1-hour walk, stop by a local Maasai community to learn about traditional life and customs in the Great Rift Valley, then head to Naivasha Fisherman’s camp for lunch (own expense). Explore Lake Naivasha wildlife on a 1-hour boat tour (not included in 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.

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.