Dominic and Jimmy were outstanding guides throughout the full day of activities- we enjoyed the bike ride and gorge walk with Chas who was kind and knowledgeable -and the boat ride at Naivasha was cool and refreshing after a hot day in the sun. We learned a lot as we talked with Dominic & Jimmy about geology, geography, politics, culture, education and more. A great day trip from Nairobi with on time pick up and return and an experience in the rift valley with lots of opportunities to see wildlife.
About Activity
What's Included
Includes
- Bikes renting fee
- Private Local Guide in Hell's Gate
- Private transport
- Entry/Admission to Hell's Gate National Park & Lake Naivasha
- Pick up and drop off to your hotel, apartments and airport within Nairobi
Excludes
- Lunch
- 5-10USD Minimum age 18 years old
- Tips/Gratuities
- boat ride charges @ $20 per person
Departure & Return
Departure Point
- Traveler pick up offered
Itinerary
Tour starts by pick up at 7am at your Nairobi Hotel. The journey takes a drive down the Great Rift Valley stopping at the viewpoint for photography. Arrive at hells gate at around 9:30am. Start of the biking tour at hells gate for about 3 hours. Cycling in the Park is a great adventure as you get to ride the bikes for 7 Kilometers before resting at a ranger's post. Then visit the gorges inside the park. Gorges are small thin depressions of land mass where you can walk underneath. Some areas have formed caves where you can walk through. Later, finish the tour by riding the bikes back at the park gate.
Drive to Lake Naivasha for an optional lunch ( own expenses) at Marina Restaurant. Then Explore Lake Naivasha wildlife on a 1-hour boat tour (not included in price). Spot the hippos that linger just at the surface of the water, and see some of the diverse birdlife; African fish eagles, lesser flamingos, African spoonbill, and little grebe are all common here. At 4pm, finish the day with return transfer to your hotel in Nairobi.
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Reviews
Nicodemus was an excellent tour guide and driver! I felt very comfortable and safe with him. I highly recommend this trip, just ask for Nicodemus. He is the best!
Really lovely day trip from Nairobi Jimmy was a wonderful guide & a really safe driver Victor gave me a great time cycling in the NP. Saw so many animals Very odd to see how much land has been lost to the rise in level of Lake Naivasha since I was last here
Loved going to Hell's gate and Lake Naivasha. The car was comfortable and the company was pleasant and fun to talk to. I had a great time. No notes. Strongly recommend.
Discovery the Park by bike : the must to do ! Hiking in the gorg . Boat on the lack for some hipo. Kindness of the guides and drivers fully appreciated !
I couldn’t recommend this tour enough! It was easy to arrange and the perfect way to spend the day. I ended up having a private tour and my guides Jimmy & Dominic were such a joy to spend the day with. They were super attentive and did everything to make sure I had a great and successful time. Charles, who took me on the bike tour through Hells Gate was also amazing. He was very informative, kind and took great photos of me with the animals! This tour was great given my tight timeline in Kenya. Thank you!!
I booked the trip late but it turned out to be the most amazing experience I had in Kenya. Jimmy is a very lovely and professional guy, he came right on time to pick me up and the whole trip felt like 2 friends going on a tour. Sawa, He’s the “East African Man” that’s his new name lol. I enjoyed his company, the gists, song vibes, historical stories about Kenya and the beautiful pics. I didn’t want the trip to end. The tour guides at the Hell’s gate and Naivasha lake were really nice as well. Asante Excellent Games sporting Adventures for the quick plans and giving me the most comfortable payments option, I would not have had the beautiful tour with the East African man. I miss Kenya already. Asante sana!
Betty was incredibly helpful in organizing our tour. We had specific timing needs and requested to start and finish earlier than the standard itinerary, which she kindly accommodated without any issues. Jimmy, our tour driver, was an absolute delight. He was not only professional but also great company, making the journey enjoyable and filled with good conversation and laughter. Our first stop was Hell's Gate for a cycling tour. Jimmy dropped us off at the bike shed, where we met a local guide who accompanied us on a scenic ride through the park. The guide provided interesting insights as we explored the park and walked through the gorge. The views were breathtaking, and we were lucky to spot a variety of animals up close. Afterward, we visited the lake to see hippos, vibrant birdlife, and the stunning Crescent Island. Overall, it was a fantastic experience, seamlessly organized and thoroughly enjoyable.
The tour was amazing. Peter and Dominic were really nice and professional. I learnt a lot about Mt Longonot and was glad to finish the hike. I don’t think I would be able to finish it alone, again thank you for all !
I visited Hells National Park and Lake Naivasha on my own and was great! Victor Okello, the driver and guide, came to pick mi up in the hotel, very punctual, very good driver and explained me some things about Kenya and the park along the way. Then I visited the park and lake with two local guides, also very attentive! The landscape and animals are wonderful. It was a great experience that I would undoubtedly repeat!
Thank you to Peter for such a well organized and cool day out to Hells Gate and Lake Naivasha. He was engaging, friendly with lots of facts along the journey. Charles who took over for the biking section was full of knowledge to impart too. From being picked up from the airport to dropped off at hotel everything was so organized. The schedule was even adaptable to visit the hot springs as well. Really enjoyed the day and would recommend!
My driver was Peter and he arrived right on time. Had some great conversations with Peter and very knowledgeable on this trip. Very safe and cautious driver and had an amazing experience. Service with a smile. Charles was my guide at Hells Gate. Saw some amazing sights and animals and Charles always made sure I was comfortable. Also very patient. Steven was my guide at Lake Naivasha and he also was very knowledgeable and patiently answered all my questions. Overall one of my best tours ever from start to finish. Highly recommend and Looking forward to my next visit.
There were many highlights to this trip. Nicodemus was my driver and he proved to be incredibly engaging, pleasant, informative, and joy to converse with. My guide in hells gate park was Charles and he was very attentive, informative, and engaging. We were able to get very close to zebras, giraffes, and monkeys while also seeing various types of gazelles, wart hogs, and water Buffalo. On the boat tour, it’s easy to spot hippos in the water and it was interesting to learn the history of Crescent Island. The whole process from booking, to being picked up at my hotel, to the activities, to the staff, and to the delivery back to my hotel was excellent. I highly recommend this trip (and specifically Nicodemus for driving and Charles for the bike tour).
Best trip for two; we had the best driver and tour guide. The views expressed the beautiful of our country Kenya
A wonderful day! Lake navaisha was beautiful, many very beautiful birds in addition to hippos. The bike tour in hell gate is also a unique experience! But the best part is for me the driver: Jimmy is on top, I had a great day with him
We had an unforgettable time with our guide Bernard. The valley where we then hiked was the inspiration for the scene from Lion King where Mufasa dies – it’s a beautiful place. The boat trip was worth the extra money despite bad weather – there were also plenty of hippos, eagles, waterfowl, zebras, antelopes to see. I can recommend this whole tour 100%.
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