Overview
Overview
Escape Nairobi for an exciting day in the Great Rift Valley, combining the scenic beauty of Lake Naivasha with the dramatic landscapes of Hell’s Gate National Park. Enjoy a relaxing boat ride on Lake Naivasha, spot hippos and abundant birdlife, then explore Hell’s Gate’s towering cliffs, gorges, and volcanic scenery. Depending on your interests, enjoy a guided walk, cycling adventure, or wildlife viewing before returning to Nairobi.
Tour Highlights
- Scenic drive through the Great Rift Valley
- Boat safari on Lake Naivasha
- Spot hippos and diverse birdlife
- Explore Hell’s Gate’s dramatic cliffs and gorges
- Enjoy walking, cycling, and wildlife experiences
- Capture stunning Rift Valley landscapes
- Perfect full-day escape from Nairobi
Safari Itinerary Day by day
Day 1
7 a.m - Depart Nairobi and start of drive to Naivasha, brief stop over at the Great Rift Valley view point.
Arrive at the gate of Hell's Gate at around 9am. Start of the biking tour at Hell's Gate for 2 hours
11 a.m - Visit the gorges inside the park. Gorges are small thin depressions of land mass where you can walk underneath. Some areas have formed caves where you can walk through. This will take 1 hour.
1 p.m - Finish the tours and bring the bikes back at the gate.
1 p.m - Drive to Naivasha Marina camp for lunch.
2 p.m - Take a 1 hour boat ride in the lake for bird watching and hippo viewing.
4 p.m - End of all activities start of drive back to Nairobi.
Arrive by 6 p.m
End of tour
Included/Excluded
- Transport in comfortable car
- Bottle water
- Fuel and driver charges
- Bicycle renting charge $35
- Private Hells gate guide
- Entrance to the Hells Gate National Park $ 50 PP
- Boat ride on Lake Naivasha $35 PP
- Tips
- Drinks e.g Alcohol






