Nairobi: Hell's Gate Park Bike Tour & Lake Naivasha

Nakuru County, Kenya



Discover Hell's Gate National Park on a guided bike tour from Nairobi. Visit a Maasai community, explore gorges, and enjoy a boat tour on Lake Naivasha.

Highlights

  • Feel the thrill of cycling through Hell's Gate National Park
  • Spot wildlife like gazelles, zebras, and over 100 bird species
  • Explore narrow gorges and caves on a guided walk
  • Enjoy a scenic boat tour on Lake Naivasha to see hippos and birds

Description

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.

Includes

Hotel pickup and drop-off in Nairobi Professional driver guide Bottled water Admission to lake Naivasha boat ride fee

Excludes

Food and drinks Gratuities Souvenirs Hell's Gate Entrance fee- 50 USD optional bike hiring Cresent island walk 33 USD

Important Information

  • Lunch Cresent island walk 33USD Hell's Gate Entrance fee is 50USD

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