Hell's Gate National Park & Lake Naivasha Day Tour

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Duration

1 Day

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

1 person

Languages

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About this tour

Experience one of Kenya’s most adventurous day trips, combining spectacular scenery, wildlife encounters, cycling, walking safaris, and a relaxing boat cruise on Lake Naivasha. Explore Hell’s Gate National Park by bicycle, enjoy a guided nature walk on Crescent Island, and discover the rich birdlife and resident hippos of Lake Naivasha.

Included/Excluded

Hotel pickup and drop-off within Nairobi, Private transport in a comfortable safari vehicle, Professional English-speaking driver-guide, Hell's Gate National Park entrance fee, Crescent Island Sanctuary entrance fee, Bicycle rental at Hell's Gate National Park, Lake Naivasha boat ride, Lunch at a lakeside restaurant

Drinks and beverages during lunch, Personal expenses, Tips and gratuities (optional)

Itinerary

7:00 AM – Hotel Pickup
Your adventure begins with pickup from your hotel or residence in Nairobi. Drive through the Great Rift Valley, stopping at the scenic viewpoint for breathtaking panoramic views and photographs.
Hell's Gate National Park. Arrive at Hell's Gate National Park at approximately 9:00 AM. One of the few national parks in Africa where visitors can cycle and walk among wildlife, Hell's Gate offers a unique safari experience. Enjoy a guided cycling tour through the park, passing zebras, giraffes, gazelles, buffaloes, warthogs, and various antelope species in their natural habitat. Continue with a guided walk through sections of the park while learning about its dramatic landscapes, volcanic formations, and fascinating wildlife.
Lunch
At approximately 1:00 PM, enjoy a delicious lunch at Lake Naivasha Crescent Camp or a similar lakeside restaurant.

Lake Naivasha Boat Ride & Crescent Island
After lunch, board a boat for a scenic cruise across Lake Naivasha. Your experienced boat captain will point out the lake's abundant birdlife, including African fish eagles, kingfishers, cormorants, herons, ospreys, and many other species. Keep an eye out for the resident hippos resting in the water.
Continue to Crescent Island Game Sanctuary, where you'll enjoy a guided walking safari among free-roaming wildlife. The sanctuary is home to giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, impalas, waterbucks, elands, gazelles, and numerous bird species. Walking alongside these animals without safari vehicles creates an unforgettable wildlife experience.

Return to Nairobi
At approximately 5:00 PM, depart Lake Naivasha and begin the drive back to Nairobi. You will be dropped off at your hotel, residence, or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, arriving in the early evening.

Frequently asked questions

Comfortable walking shoes, Light, comfortable clothing, Hat and sunglasses, Sunscreen, Camera or smartphone, Reusable water bottle, Light rain jacket (during the rainy season), Personal identification, Extra cash or a credit card for drinks and souvenirs

This tour involves moderate physical activity, including cycling and walking.
Cycling is optional; guests who prefer not to cycle may explore parts of the park by vehicle where permitted.
Wildlife on Crescent Island is free-roaming. Please follow your guide's instructions at all times.
The itinerary may vary slightly depending on weather and park conditions.
A 20% festive season supplement applies during Christmas, New Year, and Kenyan public holidays.
A 20% deposit is required to confirm your booking. All bookings are subject to availability at the time of confirmation.
A booking confirmation voucher will be issued upon receipt of payment.
Tipping is optional but appreciated for excellent service.
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