Nairobi: Hell’s Gate Park Cycling & Lake Naivasha Tour
ID: GYG1149875-1763634
Category:
Country: Kenya
Duration:
08:00 hours
Description
Cycle through Hell’s Gate National Park and enjoy a boat ride on Lake Naivasha on a full-day tour from Nairobi. Spot zebras, giraffes, and hippos in their natural habitats.
Begin your day with a comfortable pickup from your Nairobi hotel or residence. Upon arrival at Hell’s Gate National Park—one of Kenya’s few parks where visitors can explore on foot or by bike—begin a memorable 3-hour guided cycling safari.
Ride through breathtaking gorges, volcanic outcrops, towering cliffs, and wide open plains teeming with wildlife. Expect to see zebras, giraffes, elands, gazelles, baboons, and various bird species as you move through the park’s unique terrain.
After the cycling adventure, enjoy a relaxing drive to Lake Naivasha, a freshwater lake famous for its serene beauty and abundant birdlife. Here, embark on a 1.5-hour boat ride, getting up close to hippos, buffalo, waterbucks, and an impressive variety of aquatic birds.
This tour is perfect for travelers with limited time in Nairobi who still want to experience an unforgettable wildlife and nature adventure.
Highlights
- Feel the thrill of cycling through Hell’s Gate National Park on a safari ride
- Enjoy a scenic boat ride on Lake Naivasha with views of hippos and birdlife
- Walk among freely roaming wildlife including zebras, giraffes, and gazelles
- Explore geothermal landscapes, gorges, cliffs, and volcanic formations
- Experience a full-day adventure from Nairobi for nature lovers and photographers
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
A reasonable level of physical fitness is required for the 16 km cycling section
All park payments are handled through PlusOne Adventures—no need for Ecitizen payments
The boat ride is included and handled on-site by our team
Comfortable sports shoes, sunscreen, and a hat are recommended
INCLUDED
- Nairobi hotel pickup and drop-off
- Professional driver-guide
- Hell’s Gate National Park entry fees
- Guided cycling safari
- Bike hiring fee
- Cycling fee
- Walking safari
- Bottled water
- Lake Naivasha boat ride
NOT INCLUDED
- Meals and drinks
- Personal items
- Gratuities
- Optional language guides (Spanish/French available at an extra fee of USD 20)
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
