Hells Gate National Park and Lake Naivasha 1-Day Trip from Nairobi
by African Beast Tours and Safaris
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$300Overview
This full-day private tour lasts between 8 and 10 hours and starts with a morning pickup from Nairobi at 7 am. The journey heads to Lake Naivasha and Hell’s Gate National Park, stopping briefly at a viewpoint to see the Great Rift Valley. Upon arriving at Hell’s Gate around 9 am, guests take a guided bike tour lasting about two hours. The ride goes through the park’s landscapes, spotting wildlife such as Thompson’s gazelle, eland, zebra, giraffes, warthogs, and hartebeest. More than 100 bird species, including Verreaux’s eagles and augur buzzards, are also common sights. After the cycling portion, the tour continues with a one-hour walk into the park’s gorges, featuring narrow paths and caves carved into sedimentary rock. Visitors who prefer not to bike can explore the park by vehicle, with stops for wildlife and photo opportunities at no extra cost. If needed, guests can leave their bike and be picked up by the vehicle without additional fees. An e-bike option is offered for those who want easier cycling. Following the park visit, the tour proceeds to Naivasha Marina camp for lunch (not included). For an extra charge, participants may take a one-hour boat trip on Lake Naivasha to see hippos and birds like African fish eagles, lesser flamingos, and African spoonbills. The return to Nairobi begins at 4 pm, with drop-off around 6 pm. The tour includes a Hell’s Gate guide, bike rental, entrance fees, private transport, and round-trip pickup from Nairobi or Naivasha.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Hell's Gate National Park
Pickup is at 7 am in Nairobi followed by travel to Lake Naivasha and Hell’s Gate National Park. The trip includes a stop at a viewpoint to see the Great Rift Valley. Arrival at the park is around 9 am. Guests take a two-hour guided bike or walking tour to view rock formations and animals such as Thompson’s gazelle, eland, zebra, giraffes, warthogs, and hartebeest. The park hosts over 100 bird species including Verreaux’s eagles and augur buzzards. After the bike ride, a one-hour walk goes through gorges with narrow passageways and caves in sedimentary rock. Visitors who cannot bike may tour by vehicle with stops for photos. If tired, guests can leave bikes and get a free vehicle pickup.
240 min
Lake Naivasha
After the park, the tour continues to Naivasha Marina camp for lunch at own expense. For an additional charge, a one-hour boat ride is available to see hippos near the surface and bird species like African fish eagles, lesser flamingos, African spoonbills, and little grebes. The return trip to Nairobi starts at 4 pm, with drop-off around 6 pm.
60 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Hells Gate National Park and Lake Naivasha 1-Day Trip from Nairobi
by African Beast Tours and Safaris
Choose from 3 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$300Overview
This full-day private tour lasts between 8 and 10 hours and starts with a morning pickup from Nairobi at 7 am. The journey heads to Lake Naivasha and Hell’s Gate National Park, stopping briefly at a viewpoint to see the Great Rift Valley. Upon arriving at Hell’s Gate around 9 am, guests take a guided bike tour lasting about two hours. The ride goes through the park’s landscapes, spotting wildlife such as Thompson’s gazelle, eland, zebra, giraffes, warthogs, and hartebeest. More than 100 bird species, including Verreaux’s eagles and augur buzzards, are also common sights. After the cycling portion, the tour continues with a one-hour walk into the park’s gorges, featuring narrow paths and caves carved into sedimentary rock. Visitors who prefer not to bike can explore the park by vehicle, with stops for wildlife and photo opportunities at no extra cost. If needed, guests can leave their bike and be picked up by the vehicle without additional fees. An e-bike option is offered for those who want easier cycling. Following the park visit, the tour proceeds to Naivasha Marina camp for lunch (not included). For an extra charge, participants may take a one-hour boat trip on Lake Naivasha to see hippos and birds like African fish eagles, lesser flamingos, and African spoonbills. The return to Nairobi begins at 4 pm, with drop-off around 6 pm. The tour includes a Hell’s Gate guide, bike rental, entrance fees, private transport, and round-trip pickup from Nairobi or Naivasha.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Hell's Gate National Park
Pickup is at 7 am in Nairobi followed by travel to Lake Naivasha and Hell’s Gate National Park. The trip includes a stop at a viewpoint to see the Great Rift Valley. Arrival at the park is around 9 am. Guests take a two-hour guided bike or walking tour to view rock formations and animals such as Thompson’s gazelle, eland, zebra, giraffes, warthogs, and hartebeest. The park hosts over 100 bird species including Verreaux’s eagles and augur buzzards. After the bike ride, a one-hour walk goes through gorges with narrow passageways and caves in sedimentary rock. Visitors who cannot bike may tour by vehicle with stops for photos. If tired, guests can leave bikes and get a free vehicle pickup.
240 min
Lake Naivasha
After the park, the tour continues to Naivasha Marina camp for lunch at own expense. For an additional charge, a one-hour boat ride is available to see hippos near the surface and bird species like African fish eagles, lesser flamingos, African spoonbills, and little grebes. The return trip to Nairobi starts at 4 pm, with drop-off around 6 pm.
60 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.