Day tour to Hell's Gate National Park and Lake Naivasha Boat Ride
- 9 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
What makes a tour to Hell’s Gate National Park and Lake Naivasha truly unique is the rare opportunity to experience wildlife and dramatic landscapes up close and on foot or by bike, unlike traditional game drives. Hell’s Gate is one of the only national parks in Kenya where you can walk or cycle among zebras, giraffes, and gazelles, with towering cliffs, gorges, and volcanic rock formations creating a cinematic backdrop (it even inspired scenes in The Lion King). Combined with a serene boat ride on Lake Naivasha, where you glide past pods of hippos and watch fish eagles dive for their catch, the trip offers a perfect contrast of adventure and relaxation — all within a single day. It’s this mix of active exploration, raw nature, and tranquil beauty that sets the experience apart. Entry fee to Hell's Gate, boat ride in Lake Naivasha ($25) and bike hiring fee ($15) are not added in the price of the tour.
Inclusions
What's included
- Pick up and drop off
- Bottled water
- Driver/guide
- Transportation with air-conditioned vehicle
What's not
- Meals
- Tips
- Hell's Gate national park entry fee
- Lake Naivasha boat ride
- Bike hiring fee
Itinerary
Embark on a thrilling day trip from Nairobi to Hell’s Gate National Park and Lake Naivasha, combining adventure and scenic beauty. Be picked up at your hotel early in the morning after breakfast. On the way, have a stop over at the great Rift Valley to view its scenic landscapes and take photographs. Arrive at Hell’s Gate by 8:30 AM, where you can choose to cycle or drive through the dramatic landscapes, spotting wildlife and exploring landmarks like Fischer’s Tower and the Obsidian Caves. After about three hours, head to Lake Naivasha for lunch at a lakeside restaurant. In the afternoon, enjoy a peaceful boat ride across the lake, where you'll spot hippos, fish eagles, and other birdlife. Wrap up the day and return to Nairobi by early evening, enriched by a full day of nature, wildlife, and unforgettable views. Entry fee to Hell's Gate , boat ride in Lake Naivasha ($25) and bike hiring fee ($15) are not added in the price of the tour.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is included for everyone.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 100 travellers
- Operated by
- DAYSTAR GLOBE TOURS AND SAFARIS
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Nairobi
- Its from-price is 78% below the median of the 570 day trips we list in Nairobi.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 96 of 570.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Nairobi
Nairobi is Kenya's energetic capital and the starting point for East African safari, with a national park where wildlife roams beneath the city skyline.
Nairobi National Park lies just beyond the suburbs, and its lions, rhinos, giraffes and buffalo can be seen with skyscrapers on the horizon. Close by, an orphanage raises young elephants rescued from across Kenya, and the Giraffe Centre lets visitors meet rare Rothschild's giraffes eye to eye from a raised platform.
Top-ranked sights in Nairobi: Nairobi National Park, Giraffe Centre, Lake Naivasha.
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