Nairobi:2 Day Hells Gate, Lake Naivasha & Lake Nakuru Safari
ID: GYG1200056-1841759
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Country: Kenya
Duration:
2 days
Description
Escape the city for 2 unforgettable days of cycling among wildlife, a scenic boat safari, and a classic Big Five game drive at Lake Nakuru National Park.
Day 1: Nairobi → Hell’s Gate → Lake Naivasha
Your adventure begins with an early morning pickup from your hotel or the airport in Nairobi. Drive through the Great Rift Valley with a scenic stop at a viewpoint for photos.
Arrive at Hell’s Gate National Park, one of the few parks in Kenya where you can explore on foot or by bike. Enjoy a guided cycling safari past zebras, gazelles, buffalo, and towering cliffs. You’ll also have the option to walk through the famous Hell’s Gate Gorge, known for its dramatic rock formations and geothermal features.
After the park visit, head to Lake Naivasha for lunch (own expense). In the afternoon, take a 1-hour guided boat ride, where you may see hippos resting in the water and a wide variety of birds including fish eagles and cormorants. There’s also an optional Crescent Island walking safari if time allows.
Dinner and overnight stay at a budget/mid-range lodge near Lake Naivasha.
Day 2: Lake Naivasha → Lake Nakuru National Park → Nairobi
After an early breakfast, depart for Lake Nakuru National Park, famous for its large populations of white and black rhinos.
Enjoy a morning game drive in search of lions, leopards, buffalo, giraffes, zebras, and, if in season, thousands of flamingos lining the lake shores. The park is also a sanctuary for endangered species and offers stunning viewpoints over the lake.
After lunch inside the park or enroute, begin the drive back to Nairobi, arriving in the late afternoon with drop-off at your hotel or the airport.
Highlights
- Hotel/airport pickup and drop-off
- Transport in a 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
- Professional English-speaking safari guide/driver
- Hell’s Gate National Park cycling experience & Lake Naivasha boat ride
- Lake Nakuru National Park morning game drive
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Moderate fitness is recommended for cycling in Hell’s Gate
Wear comfortable clothes, sunscreen, and a hat
Bring a camera and binoculars for the best wildlife viewing
This tour involves early morning departures for the best wildlife sightings
INCLUDED
- Hotel/airport pickup and drop-off in Nairobi
- Transport in a 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
- Professional English-speaking safari guide/driver
- Hell’s Gate National Park cycling experience
- 1 night accommodation (budget or mid-range option)
- Meals: Dinner (Day 1), Breakfast (Day 2)
- Bottled drinking water during safari
- Lunches on both days
NOT INCLUDED
- Personal expenses
- Hell’s Gate National Park Entry Fee
- Lake Nakuru National Park Entry Fee
- Boat ride fees in Lake Naivasha @ 25 USD per person
- Tips
- Optional activities (Crescent Island walking safari, gorge walking guide)
- Any other not mentioned
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.