About this journey
This active Great Rift Valley day trip combines the dramatic scenery of Hell's Gate National Park with a relaxing boat excursion on Lake Naivasha. Travel from Nairobi to the park for a guided vehicle drive, bicycle ride or approved walking section, depending on the chosen package, guest fitness, weather, wildlife conditions and current park rules. The landscape includes cliffs, volcanic formations, open grassland and geothermal features. Wildlife may include zebras, giraffes, buffaloes, antelopes, warthogs and birds. Hell's Gate is valued as much for scenery and outdoor activity as for large wildlife concentrations. Cycling equipment and a local activity guide are included only when listed in the confirmed quotation. Certain gorge areas or trails may close because of weather, flooding, rockfall or safety management. Continue to Lake Naivasha for lunch and a licensed boat excursion. The boat guide searches for water birds and may observe hippopotamuses from a safe distance. Every passenger must follow life jacket and seating instructions. The day returns to Nairobi in the evening and is suited to active travellers, couples, families with suitable ages and small private groups.
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Transport and guiding
Private road transport from Nairobi in a suitable tour vehicle with an English speaking driver guide. Cycling, walking and boat services are provided by approved local activity operators when included.
Suggested itinerary
Hell's Gate Exploration and Lake Naivasha Boat Safari
Leave Nairobi in the morning and descend into the Great Rift Valley toward Hell's Gate National Park. After entry and a safety briefing, explore the park by the confirmed method. Cycle, walk or travel by vehicle through dramatic cliffs and open grassland while observing scenery, birds and plains wildlife. Continue to Lake Naivasha for lunch. When weather and water conditions are suitable, board a licensed boat for a guided excursion. Look for water birds, shoreline wildlife and hippopotamuses while maintaining the required distance. Return to Nairobi in the late afternoon or evening. The programme may be adjusted when park trails, cycling routes or boat operations are restricted.
Included
- Private transport from and back to a confirmed Nairobi hotel, residence or airport meeting point
- Professional English speaking driver guide
- Bottled drinking water during the journey
- Scheduled wildlife viewing and activities described in the confirmed itinerary
- Government taxes applicable to the included services
- Planning support before departure
- Hell's Gate National Park entry fee for the confirmed traveller category
- Bicycle hire or guided vehicle exploration as stated in the final quotation
- Lunch
- Licensed Lake Naivasha boat excursion when safe to operate
- Life jacket during the boat activity
Not included
- International and domestic flights unless specifically included
- Kenya electronic travel authorisation and passport expenses
- Travel insurance and medical expenses
- Meals and drinks not specifically listed as included
- Personal purchases, telephone charges and laundry
- Tips for the driver guide and activity staff
- Additional services caused by flight delays, traffic, road closures, severe weather or traveller requested changes
- Any activity or entry fee not clearly listed in the confirmed quotation
- Optional rock climbing and specialist equipment
- Crescent Island entry fee
- Horse riding
- Activities closed or changed by park and safety authorities
