The 15 Best Tours in Nakuru

1.Lake Naivasha: Crescent Island Game Sanctuary

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 44 reviews · 7 hours · from $70Our pick

Take a day trip from Nairobi to Lake Naivasha, stopping at the Mahi Maiu escarpment before a 40-minute boat ride among hippos, waterbucks, fish eagles, and pelicans. Then walk Crescent Island with a guide, where giraffes, zebras, gazelles, wildebeests, and warthogs roam. Lunch is separate, and entry fees depend on the option you book.

“great day overall - Steve our guide on the island was incredible. boat safari was way to short that’s the only thing that could have been better.”

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2.Lake Naivasha & Hell’s Gate National Park Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 37 reviews · 8 hours · from $36Best value

Leave Nairobi with an English-speaking driver-guide for a full day in the Great Rift Valley. Stop at the Rift Valley viewpoint, cruise Lake Naivasha for hippos and birds, then walk or cycle past zebras, giraffes, gazelles, and buffalo at Hell’s Gate. Guides such as Ruth and Douglas are praised for patient help, though park fees and activities cost extra.

“The trip was great. I was the only one on the trip and it was exactly as explained in the itinerary. We had a short stop at the Great Rift Valley view point which was breathtaking. At Hell’s Gate, the park guide and I cycled to and from the gorges at around ~20km before it became too hot. And finally was driven to the last stop of the tour which was the boat ride at Lake Naivasha. All in all, a great trip.”

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3.A day tour; Lake Nakuru national park& L. Naivasha Boat ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 18 reviews · 10 hours · from $145

Leave Nairobi early with an English-speaking driver-guide such as Titus for Lake Nakuru game viewing and a Lake Naivasha boat ride. Look for rhinos, buffaloes, zebras, giraffes, flamingos, hippos, crocodiles, and waterbirds. The boat ride costs extra, and park entry is not included, so check the current fees before booking.

“Great tour AL thought couldn’t see a lot of flamingo but we spotted a lot of rhino in action around the park”

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4.Group Hell’s Gate National Park & Lake Naivasha Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 18 reviews · 1 day · from $50

Travel from Nairobi with an English-speaking guide such as Meshack to the Great Rift Valley viewpoint, Hell’s Gate, and Lake Naivasha. You’ll spend about two hours cycling, one hour walking through the gorges, then take a boat ride among hippos and birds. The advertised $50 price excludes park entry, bike hire, boat fare, lunch, and drinks.

“Les activités étaient très bien. Mais la partie en vélo est assez complexe pour certains donc il faut quand même avoir un bon niveau de sport. Un petit problème de compréhension pour le midi, on a été au restaurant et réservé le plat vers 10h. Cette étape pourrait être oubliée je pense. Mais dans l’ensemble, j’ai passé un agréable moment! Le temps était au rendez-vous donc génial. Et j’avais un doute sur l’ensemble parce que je n’étais pas sûr de voir beaucoup d’animaux. Alors qu’au contraire, j’en est vu une multitude! Je recommande.”

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5.Lakes Nakuru& Naivasha National Park Wildlife Highlights

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 10 reviews · 8 hours · from $180

Leave Nairobi at 6:00 AM for Lake Nakuru’s rhinos, lions, giraffes, and flamingos, then continue to Lake Naivasha for a one-hour boat ride among hippos and birds. English-speaking guides such as George, Anthony, and Patrick have led this trip. Park and boat fees, lunch, and drinks cost extra.

“This was by far my favorite day trip that I took in my trip to Africa . It was a combination safari with two different lakes . The boat ride was also great , going through dead forest was breath taking . And making it all better was our guide Anthony . 5 stars”

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6.Day trip lake Naivasha and Hells gate

★★★★★★★★★★3.2 · 8 reviews · 8 hours · from $55

Set out from Nairobi at 6:00 AM for Hell’s Gate National Park and Lake Naivasha. You can hike through a gorge, cycle past wildlife, enjoy a picnic, and take an optional boat safari. Guides such as Douglas, Surfic, and Kadwaro have earned praise for their care and local insight, but pickup communication needs careful checking.

“The trip was an amazing experience—we saw so much! Our guide, Douglas, was super nice and knows everything about Kenya. We had a great chat, and since l'd mentioned I liked tea, he even got me a cup of traditional Kenyan tea.”

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7.Group joining day tour to Hell’s Gate and Lake Naivasha

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 7 hours - 1 day · from $90Top rated

Join Rumaa Tours and Safaris Africa for a Nairobi day trip through the Great Rift Valley. Ride a bike through Hell’s Gate, take a boat past hippos and birds on Lake Naivasha, and add a walk among giraffes at Crescent Island. Guides may include Isaac, Patrick, Ismael, Leki, or Innocent.

“I had a wonderful day! The driver Isaac was very nice and he told me a lot of interesting facts about the country! I felt very safe with him the whole day! Hells gate is a wonderful spot and it’s so nice to be so close to the animals! The guide did a great job there! Afterwards we went to the beautiful lake Naivasha, it’s such a nice atmosphere! I would definitely recommend the trip! I really enjoyed!”

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8.4 DAYS MAASAI MARA GROUP SAFARI: (WITH MARA PARK FEES) – 4WD

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 4 days · from $750

Travel from Nairobi to Maasai Mara in a 4WD Landcruiser with a pop-up roof, stopping at the Great Rift Valley viewpoint before three safari days. Guide Jacob is praised for finding the Big Five and explaining animal behavior. Expect budget tented-camp lodging, meals, bottled water, and an optional Maasai village visit.

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9.Lake Nakuru National Park Full-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 8 hours · from $155

Travel from Nairobi in a private safari vehicle with an English-speaking guide, stop at the Great Rift Valley Viewpoint, then spend four hours seeking rhinos, lions, giraffes, hippos, and birds in Lake Nakuru National Park. Guide Manasseh is noted for his strong park knowledge.

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10.4 Days 3 Nights Masai Mara, L.Nakuru Jeep.

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3 reviews · 4 days · from $332

Travel from Nairobi to Masai Mara and Lake Nakuru in a group-joining Land Cruiser with a pop-up roof. You get an afternoon drive, a full Mara day, and an early Nakuru drive, with English, French, German, Italian, or Spanish guiding available. Cassandra Dan is one named guide associated with the experience.

“Easy & quick communication with tour operator, perfect itinerary, comfortable vehicle, great camp & hotel with nice meals. Guide was the best & made us feel at home, taking care of all our needs. Had a keen eye for wildlife & helped us spot all that can be seen on the game drives, which were comfortable in spite of all the driving involved. Overall a great, comfortable & wholesome experience to be cherished with fond memories. Very reasonably priced also. Highly recommended!!!”

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11.4 Days group safari in a safari van With no park fees

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 3 reviews · 4 days · from $350

Join a small-group safari from Nairobi to Maasai Mara and Lake Nakuru in a pop-up-roof van. Expect a Rift Valley viewpoint, two Mara game drives, a full-day search for the Big Five, a picnic near the Mara River, and a final Lake Nakuru drive for rhinos and possible flamingoes. Accommodation is basic, private, and self-contained.

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12.Day tour to Mount Longonot

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 6 hours · from $100

Join an English-speaking guide, with pickup in Nairobi, for a six-hour private outing to Mount Longonot National Park. Hike 13.5 km from the gate to the crater rim and around it, with zebra, giraffe, buffalo, and gazelle possible along the way. Lake Naivasha can be added, but its admission is not included.

“What a great experience! Kelvin our guide was fantastic, accommodating and very knowledgeable. Do yourself a favour and book with him for any of your tours in Nairobi and especially the Mount Longonot tour as he was very attentive and accommodating throughout the trip.”

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13.Day Trip to Lake Nakuru National Park from Nairobi

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 3 reviews · 1 day · from $175

Travel from Nairobi with Stanley or another multilingual guide to Lake Nakuru National Park for a private game drive, picnic lunch, flamingos, rhinos, giraffes, lions, and more than 400 bird species. You’ll also stop at Baboon Cliff for broad views over the lake and Rift Valley before returning to Nairobi the same day.

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14.Hell’s Gate Bike Ride & Crescent Island Boat Ride Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 1 day · from $105

Start in Nairobi with a Great Rift Valley stop and a visit to Kenya’s oldest church. Guide Patrick leads your Hell’s Gate bike ride past zebras, warthogs, and Pride Rock. Then cruise Lake Naivasha with boat captain Paul, watch fish eagles and pelicans, and walk Crescent Island.

“I'd happily recommend this tour to anyone interested in exploring Hell's Gate and Lake Naivasha. I had a private tour which meant we could be a lot more flexible than if it's in a big group. We were able to stop on Crescent Island and explore, too, which I highly recommend if you have the time. A private tour on your own means a lot of time chatting with your guide. Luckily Patrick is very easy to talk to. He's also very knowledgeable about the area and Kenya in general which made for great conversation throughout the day. He's also a very safe driver, and goes out of his way…”

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15.Hell’s Gate & Lake Naivasha: Bike Tour, Hike & Boat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 1 day · from $36

Join a private English-language outing from Nairobi or meet at Elsa Gate for a guided Hell's Gate hike and bike safari. Walk through Ol Njorowa Gorge, cycle near zebra and gazelles, add Fischer's Tower climbing, then cruise Lake Naivasha for hippos and birds. Guide Eric is praised for his friendly, flexible approach.

“The tour was great. Our guide Eric is really friendly, funny and open for all kind of ideas and variations of the tour. We had a great day and it was also totally affordable for our budget. Next time I definitely will come back to him. thanks:)”

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