Lake Naivasha Safari: Wildlife and Adventure

Embark on a thrilling 1-day tour from Nairobi to Lake Naivasha and Hell’s Gate National Park. Explore the Kenyan nature on foot, encounter wildlife, and marvel at the stunning landscapes.

Duration: 11 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Lake Naivasha - Start the day with an early morning pickup from your hotel or residence in Nairobi and enjoy a picturesque drive along the Nairobi–Nakuru highway through the Great Rift Valley, pausing briefly at a scenic viewpoint for photos and refreshments. Upon reaching Lake Naivasha mid-morning, guests will board a guided boat for a leisurely…
What's Included
  • Pick up and Drop off
  • Driver
  • Guide
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Bottled water
  • Time for Lunch - own expense
What's Not Included
  • Boat ride
  • Gratitudes
  • Entry fee to Hell’s Gate
  • Bike hiring
  • Cycling
Additional Information

This tour stands out by offering a combination of water-based activities, cycling, walking, and wildlife experiences all in one day, a rarity among Kenyan destinations. Visitors start with a boat safari on Lake Naivasha, providing an up-close and uninterrupted view of hippos and abundant birdlife—an experience that is a stark contrast to the traditional…

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Selenag463
Sep 30, 2025
Good Times - I enjoyed my time. I didn’t expect to see so many animals. It was an amazing adventure and the drive was short . I didn’t feel rushed and was able to have a zebra encounter
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S5498mj_
Sep 29, 2025
Great trip! - It was comfortable to use a good vehicle and travel time!! All guides and drivers were friendly and a pleasant trip~
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X1418wumichaelk
Jul 26, 2025
Would recommend - Was a great day trip seen and did more then I expected, riding a pike past zebras and giraffes was something very different, boat trip is interesting as well
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Jenniferlq1047qe
Dec 4, 2023
Another new experience: excellent bike & Boat Safari - Perfect Organisation. We started on Time in the Morning from Nairobi to Hell‘s Gate. The bike Tour was awesome - spotting lots of animals in the park. Also on the boat we were able to check on the Hippos in Lake Naivasha.
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Wanderer618160
May 3, 2023
Perfect day trip from Nairobi - I had a last minute opening in my schedule and managed to book this trip at night for the very next morning. Erick contacted me immediately and showed up on time. The day was incredible- we stopped along the way for gorgeous views of the valley, we went to Hell's Gate where a bike guide named David took me through Hell's Gate which was awesome. We did a bike ride in, a short hike then biked back. Gorgeous views. Then on to Lake Naivasha and a boat ride to see the hippos (you CAN pay extra to walk on Crescent Island but I didnt know that- will do that next time!). Honestly everyone was great- it was a perfect day trip and I couldn't be happier with my guide Erick!!
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Wendib924
Feb 20, 2023
Fantastic day trip! - It was a great experience! Both guides were friendly, professional, knowledgeable and kind. The bike ride was unlike any safari experience I have ever had. I saw warthogs, zebra, gazelles, all sorts of monkeys and 1 super curious giraffe. I also learned a lot about Kenyan history from the guides. Do be sure to read carefully what is and isnt included as you will need to bring cash to pay for the bike hireand boat, and a credit card or mpesa for entry to Hell's Gate, plus cash tips. I was able to pay for lunch with a credit card. And there is (surprise!) A Maasai market near the gorges, so be sure to bring a bit of cash for snacks or gifts. Entirely recommend!
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Lollized
Feb 14, 2023
Great scenes at Hells Gate and Lake Naivasha - Cycling through Hells gate was such an enjoyable experience and to do it so close to the zebras was something. The boat ride on Lake Naivasha was calming and scenic and we enjoyed walking alongside animals on crescent island. Erick was great and made it enjoyable
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Anne_r
Jul 29, 2023
Well worth the tired legs. - Seeing the animals while cycling through the park was just the start. It is 8 km there and back but surface good and bikes in good repair. David our bike guide was informative and considerate.
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586geofff
Mar 9, 2023
A memorable trip - The bike ride into Hell's Gate, although quite tough in places was memorable. Saw some wildlife along the way. Zebra, giraffe and Buffalo mainly. Eric my driver was very pleasant and accommodating. You should be aware however, the cycle hire is $8, entrance to Hells Gate was $20, and the boat ride costs $40. The drive from Nairobi took around two hours.
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Magnussd3884nq
Mar 24, 2023
Improperly marked payment - It was clear that there was no cash payment on the spot. We ended up paying 150 kr. extra because we had to withdraw at a nearby ATM
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From $30
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).