Kenya · LAKE NAIVASHA & HELLS GATE

The 15 Best Lake Naivasha & Hell’s Gate Trips

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The one national park in Kenya you are allowed to cycle through, and a lake full of hippos beside it. These 15 day trips out of Nairobi are compared on bike hire, boat time and whether the gorge walk is included.

1 Day trip to Hells Gate and Lake Naivasha From Nairobi - Cycling among zebra and giraffe at Hell’s Gate
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1 Day trip to Hells Gate and Lake Naivasha From Nairobi

1.1 Day trip to Hells Gate and Lake Naivasha From Nairobi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 332 reviews · from $110Our pick

Leave Nairobi at 7am for Hell’s Gate National Park, where you cycle among zebra, giraffe, gazelle, and more before hiking through dramatic gorges. Guides such as Joash, David, Jaffar, Reagan, and Patrick have earned praise for their care and local insight. Add a Lake Naivasha boat ride for $25 to see hippos and birds.

“Highly recommend this day trip. Harrison was our driver and David our guide, both were fantastic and made for a great experience for a day trip from the city. It was great that it was private, it's a long day so it definitely helped to have a private ride. Harrison was happy to make any stops we needed/requested along the way, and David was especially helpful and patient with me when dealing with some of the heights when hiking at Hells Gate. Favorite part was probably either the echo mountain David showed us at Hells Gate, or the boat ride on the lake (you are definitely missing out if you…”

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Day Trip: Hell's Gate Bike Ride & Lake Naivasha Boat Ride - Cycling Through Hell’s Gate National Park
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Day Trip: Hell’s Gate Bike Ride & Lake Naivasha Boat Ride

2.Day Trip: Hell’s Gate Bike Ride & Lake Naivasha Boat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 251 reviews · 9 - 10 hours · from $34Best value

You’ll cycle up to 16 km through Hell’s Gate National Park beside zebras, giraffes, gazelles, and buffaloes, then walk through a steaming gorge before a guided Lake Naivasha boat ride. Drivers such as Isaiah, Erick, Patrick, and guides including Ruth and Rosey have helped make this a friendly, flexible day, but park, bike, boat, and lunch costs are extra.

“It was an unforgettable trip! Hells Gate is really stunning and biking is the perfect way to explore it. Our driver and guides were very friendly and knowledgeable. The boat tour on Lake is Naivasha a very nice way to see the hippos, the giraffes on the island and all.the bird species. All in all, a perfect outing!”

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5 Days Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru & Naivasha Budget Joining Safari - Day two: A full day among Masai Mara wildlife
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5 Days Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru & Naivasha Budget Joining Safari

3.5 Days Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru & Naivasha Budget Joining Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 229 reviews · from $810

Spend five days traveling from Nairobi through the Great Rift Valley to Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru, Lake Naivasha, and Hell's Gate. Expect shared transport for up to seven people, game drives, budget camp lodging, meals, bottled water, and a guide such as Francis, Dennis, Joseph, or Kush. Optional extras include a Maasai village visit and boat rides.

“I did the tour over Maasai Mara, Nakuru and Naivasha and it was great! Our driver was Kenn, great driver and great guide, he did everything to show us the big 5 and he succeeded on it. Always the correct information about place and animals. It’s amazing as he is in contact with lot of people to know where and when to drive. It was great, totally worth it.”

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Hell's Gate National Park Private Bike Tour from Nairobi - 7am departure and the Great Rift Valley viewpoint
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Hell’s Gate National Park Private Bike Tour from Nairobi

4.Hell’s Gate National Park Private Bike Tour from Nairobi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 192 reviews · from $125

Leave Nairobi at 7am for Hell’s Gate National Park, where a private guide leads you by bicycle past zebra, gazelle, eland, and hartebeest, then on foot through narrow gorges. Add a Maasai community visit and an optional Lake Naivasha boat ride. Drivers such as Stephen, Isaac, and Dennis have been praised for careful, informative service.

“4 of us were picked up by George promptly at 0645. We took an ~2hr drive (saw baboons along the way) to a spot where we picked out our bikes just outside of the park’s gate. I would have given this review 5 stars but all of the bikes were In very poor condition. 3 out of our 4 bikes had issues along the way but our bike tour guide did the best he could to make our journey feasible. We saw zebras, gazelles, warthogs, monkeys and giraffe…..it was amazing! After the bike portion, we drove to Lake Naivasha for lunch and a boat tour. The lunch was decent (vegetarian…”

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Day Tour To Hell's Gate National Park and Optional Boat Ride on Lake Naivasha. - The Great Rift Valley viewpoint and Mount Longonot
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Day tour to Hell’s Gate National park and optional Boat ride on lake Naivasha

5.Day tour to Hell’s Gate National park and optional Boat ride on lake Naivasha

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 161 reviews · from $125

Leave Nairobi at 7am for Hell’s Gate National Park, where you cycle among zebra, eagles, and dramatic volcanic scenery with a private guide. Add a $25 Lake Naivasha boat ride for hippos and birds. Park fees, transport, bike rental, and guide are included, while lunch and the boat cost extra.

“Stephen and the entire crew was amazing. The park and experience exceeded our expectations. Pick up and drop off was on time. We felt completely comfortable and safe.”

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4 Days Safari Lake Nakuru NP Naivasha and Masai Mara - Day 1: Rift Valley views, Lake Naivasha, and Lake Nakuru
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4 Days Safari Lake Nakuru NP Naivasha and Masai Mara

6.4 Days Safari Lake Nakuru NP Naivasha and Masai Mara

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 132 reviews · from $1,961

Travel privately from Nairobi in a pop-up-top safari vehicle to Lake Naivasha, Crescent Island, Lake Nakuru, and Masai Mara. You get a boat ride, guided walk, rhino viewing, and extended game drives. Guides such as George, David, Peter, James, and Mussa have received strong praise for wildlife spotting and care.

“Four day safari with flexivel Kenya Safaris was super amazing. We had the best and most knowledgeable driver guide David.”

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5 Days Lake Naivasha, Lake Nakuru, & Masai Mara - Day 2: Rhinos and birdlife at Lake Nakuru
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5 Days Lake Naivasha, Lake Nakuru, & Masai Mara

7.5 Days Lake Naivasha, Lake Nakuru, & Masai Mara

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 101 reviews · from $2,671

Travel by private 4x4 Land Cruiser from Nairobi to Lake Naivasha, Lake Nakuru, and Masai Mara. Enjoy boat, walking, or horseback activities, then spend two nights on game drives with guides such as Steve, Moses, or Frank. Park fees, meals, binoculars, and accommodation are included.

“We discovered Marvels of Africa thru Trip Advisor.We were looking for a customised package and when we got in touch with them, they were right from the onset, supportive and very helpful in helping us design the trip as per our requirementRead more”

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Full Day Lake Nakuru Park and optional boat ride on Lake Naivasha - Leaving Nairobi before the city wakes
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Full Day Lake Nakuru Park and optional boat ride on Lake Naivasha

8.Full Day Lake Nakuru Park and optional boat ride on Lake Naivasha

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 95 reviews · from $202

Leave Nairobi early with a private driver-guide for Lake Nakuru’s rhinos, lions, giraffes, flamingoes, and birdlife. Add a one-hour Lake Naivasha boat ride for hippos and fish eagles. Guides such as Paul, Jimmy, Simba, Peter, and Albert are praised for wildlife spotting and clear explanations.

“Our guide was Jimmy again (yay) - and he's very patient and fun to hang with - amazing driver (both on road and offorad!) - we enjoyed our game drive in this park. He was able to spot animals for us and explain to us a lot of things. We've been to Southern Africa before and Read more”

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Nairobi: Hell's Gate National Park and Lake Naivasha Tour - The drive from Nairobi to the Great Rift Valley
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Nairobi: Hell’s Gate National Park and Lake Naivasha Tour

9.Hell’s Gate National Park and Lake Naivasha Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 93 reviews · 1 day · from $110

Leave Nairobi with an English-speaking guide such as Jimmy, Nico, Peter, or Nicodemus for a full day at Hell’s Gate and Lake Naivasha. Cycle about 16 kilometers through the park, walk through a dramatic gorge, and add an hour-long boat ride for hippos and birds. Transport, bike hire, water, and Nairobi pickup are included, but park entry, lunch, and the boat cost extra.

“Nico and Dominic were on time for pick up and drive us save to the activities. Alongside they gave us information and very doing a great job. George was also a fantastic local guide within the np! Thanks a lot”

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Small Group Budget Tour to Hells Gate National Park and Lake Naivasha Boat Ride - Cycling into Hells Gate National Park
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Small Group Budget Tour to Hells Gate National Park and Lake Naivasha Boat Ride

10.Small Group Budget Tour to Hells Gate National Park and Lake Naivasha Boat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 85 reviews · from $57

Spend a full day leaving Nairobi for Hell's Gate National Park and Lake Naivasha. Cycle 8 kilometers through the park, walk the gorges, and take an optional boat ride for bird and hippo viewing. Guides such as David, Jaffar, Kazungu, and Jeffer lead the outing, with vehicle support if you tire.

“High-quality company. Our guide Mr. Kazungu was early at pick up. He was very well informed and gave us good tips on our trip. Safe comfortable drive in a clean car. Had a very enjoyable trip. The bicycle rental was well organized and quick tRead more”

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Day Tour To Lake Nakuru Park With Optional Boat Ride on Lake Naivasha - The 6:00am start and the road to Nakuru
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Day Tour To Lake Nakuru Park With Optional Boat Ride on Lake Naivasha

11.Day Tour To Lake Nakuru Park With Optional Boat Ride on Lake Naivasha

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 84 reviews · from $210

Leave Nairobi at 6:00am for Lake Nakuru, pause at the Great Rift Valley viewpoint, and spend about three hours seeking flamingos and other wildlife. Continue to Lake Naivasha for a one-hour boat ride with hippos, eagles, and birdlife. Guides such as Festus Kazungu and Samuel have earned praise for their warmth and park knowledge. Park fees and boat fare cost extra.

“We had an excellent day around beautiful, peaceful Lake Nakuru. The national park offers much more than the famous flamingos; we saw plenty of wildlife while enjoying the surroundings. Samuel was a highly knowledgeable guide who really made an effort to give us the besRead more”

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Day Tour To Hell's Gate National Park and Optional Boat Ride on Lake Naivasha. - The Great Rift Valley viewpoint and Mount Longonot
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Day Tour To Hell’s Gate National Park and Optional Boat Ride on Lake Naivasha.

12.Day Tour To Hell’s Gate National Park and Optional Boat Ride on Lake Naivasha.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 78 reviews · from $65

Travel from Nairobi with a private driver, cycle through Hell’s Gate National Park with a local guide, and add a Lake Naivasha boat ride for hippos, fish eagles, and pelicans. Guides such as Calvin, Frank, Gaddafi, and Sam have helped make the day informative and flexible. Park, boat, lunch, and some cycling fees cost extra.

“We had a an elderly, german Guide for our tour and really had a fun time! He didn’t speak fluent german completely, but tried his best to make the whole tour in german (as we also speak English pretty well, we just spoke a mix of both languaRead more”

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Lake Nakuru, Naivasha & Masai Mara 4 Days Private Jeep Safari - Day two: A second look at Nakuru and the road to Maasai Mara
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Lake Nakuru, Naivasha & Masai Mara 4 Days Private Jeep Safari

13.Lake Nakuru, Naivasha & Masai Mara 4 Days Private Jeep Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 72 reviews · from $2,900

Travel from Nairobi through the Great Rift Valley to Lake Naivasha, Lake Nakuru, and Maasai Mara in a private safari Jeep. Expect a boat ride, Crescent Island walk, rhino viewing, full-day game drives, and meals. Guides such as George, James, Mike, Tony, and Norman have led past departures, but your assigned guide may differ.

“My wife and I booked a 4 days safari to Lake Nakuru, Naivasha and Masai Mara. We saw a lot of wild animals, birds and beautiful landscapes. We chose to stay at Lake Nakuru lodge and Zebra Plains Tented Camp.”

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Private Hiking Day Trip to Mt. Longonot from Nairobi - Climbing Mt. Longonot through steep ravines
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Private Hiking Day Trip to Mt. Longonot from Nairobi

14.Private Hiking Day Trip to Mt. Longonot from Nairobi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 58 reviews · from $130

Leave Nairobi at 6 a.m. with a private English-speaking guide such as Peter, Alex, or Vincent, then hike Mt. Longonot through steep ravines to its crater rim. Afterward, stop for lunch by Lake Naivasha and add an hour-long boat ride for birds and hippos. The hike takes about four hours and needs moderate fitness.

“I was picked up at my hotel by Peter at 6:00am, which is a good time because of the traffic, trucks, and road conditions going into the Rift Valley. Also the hike can be hot so you don’t want too start late. I wanted a good workout and Peter set Read more”

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5-Day Masai Mara Lake Nakuru and Naivasha Small-group Safari Tour - Day 2: A full day searching Masai Mara
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5-Day Masai Mara Lake Nakuru and Naivasha Small-group Safari Tour

15.5-Day Masai Mara Lake Nakuru and Naivasha Small-group Safari Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 55 reviews · from $929

Join a small group of up to 15 for five days across Kenya’s Masai Mara and Great Rift Valley lakes. Expect game drives, picnic lunches, a certified guide, four nights of lodging, and wildlife such as rhinos, flamingos, hippos, lions, and possibly the Big Five. Guides may include Dickson, Solomon, or Peter Kapina.

“From the booking to the initial pickup at my hotel, Lencha kept in touch and made sure my questions were answered. Got a message the day before to let me know my pick up time, and then again in the morning to let me know my driver was oRead more”

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