Nairobi: Hell's Gate, Crescent Island & Longonot 2-Day Tour
Nakuru County, Kenya
Take a 2-day adventure from Nairobi: cycle among wildlife in Hell's Gate, walk with giraffes on Crescent Island, and hike Mount Longonot for Rift Valley views.
Highlights
- Cycle among zebras, giraffes, buffaloes among other wildlife in Hell's Gate
- Walk through dramatic Ol Njorowa Gorge
- Take a boat ride on Lake Naivasha to see hippos and a fish eagle
- Hike Mt Longonot crater rim for epic Rift Valley views
Description
Day 1: Nairobi - Hell's Gate - Crescent Island
We pick you up from your Nairobi hotel, Airbnb, or residence. Drive to Hell's Gate National Park with a brief stop at the Great Rift Valley viewpoint. Embark on the journey while enjoying continuous scenic views of the Rift Valley.
Arrive at Hell's Gate where you hire bikes and cycle for 8km among giraffes, zebras, gazelles, warthogs, and buffaloes with no predator threats. Visit Fischer's Tower and Central Tower, then walk through Ol Njorowa Gorge with towering cliffs, hot springs, and geothermal steam vents.
In the afternoon, drive to Lake Naivasha and have lunch in a restaurant then take a boat to Crescent Island while spotting hippos and the lake's vegetation.
Upon arriving, enjoy a guided walking safari among giraffes, zebras, impalas and wildebeests.
In the evening, drive to your hotel, check in, have dinner and relax for the night.
Day 2: Mt Longonot Hike - Nairobi
Breakfast at 6:00 am. Check out from your hotel then drive 30 minutes to Mt Longonot National Park. Start hiking at 8:30 am
Hike from the gate to the crater rim then trek around the rim with stunning views of the 8km wide crater, crater forest and Lake Naivasha from a distance.
Descend and have lunch in Naivasha town then drive back to Nairobi.
Arrive in the evening around 5pm
Includes
- Transport
- Bottled water
- Accommodation
- Boat fees
- Bike rental fees
- Meals
- Pick up and drop off
Excludes
- Entry fees to Hell's Gate and Longonot National parks
- Crescent Island entry fees
- Soft drinks, beverages and alcoholic drinks
- Personal items for the hike
- Tips
- Anything not mentioned
Important Information
- Pick up is early in the morning
- Mt Longonot hike is 13.5 km, 4 hours drive, moderate to tough
- Bring hiking shoes
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
