Highlights
- Enjoy breathtaking views of the Great Rift Valley
- Relax on a peaceful boat ride, spotting hippos and diverse bird species
- Explore Crescent Island on foot, getting up close to wildlife such as giraffes
Description
Begin your day with an early morning pickup from your hotel or residence in Nairobi. Drive along the Nairobi–Nakuru highway through the Great Rift Valley. Make a brief stop at a Rift Valley viewpoint for photography and refreshments before continuing to Lake Naivasha, arriving mid-morning.
Board a guided boat for a scenic safari on Lake Naivasha. Observe hippos in the water, African fish eagles, pelicans, cormorants, and other bird species. Listen as your guide provides commentary on the lake’s ecology and wildlife behavior.
Next, drive from the lakeshore to Hell’s Gate National Park main gate. Get a short briefing by the guide on park rules and activity options. Enter the park for an immersive experience. Choose between cycling or a guided game drive among zebras, giraffes, buffaloes, warthogs, and gazelles.
Proceed to Hell’s Gate Gorge for a guided walk to explore narrow rock corridors, geothermal steam vents, and hot springs. Visit key viewpoints such as Fischer’s Tower and the Central Tower, with time for photography and short nature walks.
Stop for lunch at a lodge or restaurant near the park, or enjoy a packed picnic lunch at designated picnic sites inside the park. Finally, depart Naivasha in the afternoon and drive back to Nairobi, arriving early evening.
Includes
Hotel pickup and drop-off in Nairobi
Transportation
Professional English speaking driver/guide
Time for lunch (at own expense)
Bottled water
Excludes
Hell's Gate National Park entry fee ($50 per adult, $25 per child)
Bike hiring and guide ($15 per person)
Cycling fee ($10 per person)
Foods and drinks
Tips
Personal items
Airport pick up and drop off
Hotels located inside the airport
Crowne Plaza Nairobi Airport
Argyle Grand Hotel
Hilton Garden Inn Hotel
67 Airport Hotel
Any hotel located in Mlolongo
Any hotel located in Syokimau
Any hotel located in Fedha Estate or Utawala
Any lodge or hotel located in Ongata Rongai
Any hotel past Safari Park Hotel
Any hotel or apartments in Machakos County
Important Information
- All entrance fees are not included in the price apart from the option with entrance fee
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
