Hell's Gate & Lake Naivasha Day Tour from Nairobi

10 hours (07:00 start) · From USD 197 per person · Mid-range

Quick answer

The Hell's Gate and Lake Naivasha day tour is a 10-hour trip from Nairobi where you cycle or hike among zebra and giraffe in Hell's Gate National Park, walk the Ol Njorowa Gorge with a ranger, and can add a boat ride to see hippos on Lake Naivasha.

Duration
10 hours (07:00 start)
Price from
USD 197 per person
Tour type
Private
Departs
Nairobi hotel
Parks
Hell's Gate National Park, Lake Naivasha
Vehicle
Safari van or 4x4
Accommodation
None (day trip)
Park fees
included

Highlights of the Hell's Gate & Lake Naivasha Day Tour from Nairobi

  • Cycle among wildlife (no vehicle needed)
  • Guided Ol Njorowa Gorge hike
  • Hippos on Lake Naivasha (optional boat)
  • Rift Valley viewpoint

Itinerary: day by day

  1. Day 1: Nairobi – Hell's Gate – Lake Naivasha – Nairobi

    07:00 pickup, Rift Valley viewpoint, bike through Hell's Gate and hike the gorge with a local guide, lunch by the lake, optional boat ride, back in Nairobi around 18:00.

What is included and excluded?

Included

  • Return transport
  • Hell's Gate entry fee
  • Bicycle hire
  • Gorge guide
  • Bottled water

Not included

  • Lunch
  • Lake Naivasha boat ride (about USD 25)
  • Tips

When is the best time for this safari?

All year. Avoid the gorge hike in heavy rain (April–May and November) as flash floods can close it.

Frequently asked questions

Can you cycle in Hell's Gate National Park?

Yes. Hell's Gate is one of the few Kenyan parks where you can cycle and walk among zebra, giraffe, buffalo and gazelle, because it has no lions or elephants in the main cycling area.

How far is Hell's Gate from Nairobi?

About 90–100 km, around 2 hours by road, so a full day gives you 5–6 hours in the park and at the lake.

Is the Lake Naivasha boat ride included?

No, it is an optional add-on of about USD 25 per person for a 1-hour ride to see hippos, fish eagles and pelicans.

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