Lake Naivasha Wildlife Safari: Birds, Biking, and Boating

Explore Hell’s Gate, Lake Naivasha, and Crescent Island. Enjoy bird watching, biking, hiking, boat rides, and wildlife encounters. Perfect for adventure seekers and nature lovers.

Duration: 10 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Hell’s Gate National Park - Begin the day with a morning pick-up at 7:00 am from the Nairobi hotel or residence and set off for Hell’s Gate National Park, pausing at the picturesque Rift Valley viewpoint. Arrive around 9:30 am to embark on a 2-hour biking tour. Hell’s Gate, one of Kenya’s smaller national parks, is perfect for exploration on foot….
What's Included
  • Hotel pick up and drop off
  • Lake Naivasha boat fee
  • Hells Gate guide
  • Hells Gate entry fees
  • Crescent Island entry fees
  • Bicycle renting charges
What's Not Included
  • Lunch(available for purchase)
  • Water (only reusable bottled water are allowed)
Additional Information

This is an excursion focusing on bird life, walking safari on Crescent Island, adventure activities, boat excursion, biking and hiking and small game viewing. Hell’s gate is one of the world’s park where you can walk and ride bicycle while watching animals. While in lake Naivasha boat ride our captain will explain to you different bird species and you…

Location
Hell's Gate National Park
Lake Road South, South of Lake Naivasha
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Tp630
Jul 9, 2026
Book it! - A fabulous experience visiting Lake Navisha and crescent island! So much to see and it’s so beautiful. Shout out to our guide Joash who drove us from location to location - he is not only informative, but kind. Plus, he has a great sense of humor!! Don’t hesitate and book it!
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Stevert2ma
Jun 30, 2026
great trip - Great trip Island walk absolute high light.
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P1402humarym
Jun 9, 2026
Best day trip I've ever been on! - I had the best time today. David planned out my full day journey. He arrived to pick me up at the hotel right on time after confirming with me the day before. We drove to Hell's Gate stopping at a scenic overlook with incredible views of the Rift Valley. We then drove to the Elsa entrance of Hell's Gate National Park. Before entering the park we met with a pre-arranged park guide and selected a bicycle small enough for this vertically challenged old lady. The park guide chose a shorter 5 mile ride at my request followed by a hike of about 2 miles. Note: e-bikes are only a $20 upgrade but since I booked last minute, they were sold out. We saw so many animals, all roaming free, and it is amazing. First up was a water buffalo and we ended up seeing a lot of them. We saw gazelle, impala, zebras, wart hogs, wildebeest, ostrich, giraffe, baboons and so many interesting birds. There are rest rooms available. We next stopped for lunch at a beautiful lunch where David pre-ordered my food. After lunch was a short drive to Lake Naivasha where I had a boat tour. There were so many beautiful birds at the lake. My guide on the boat was very interesting and informative. He was able to identify all of the different species we saw and he even spotted a school of hippos on land, grazing in the shade. The boat brought us to Crescent Lake where there is a game sanctuary and like Hell's Gate, the animals roam free, except for an aggressive male ostrich. On the island I saw several giraffes, including a baby and a young juvenile. There were many zebras, gazelle, impalas, waterbuck, wildebeast and elands. There were velvet monkeys where we boarded boat. This tour exceeded all of my expectations. David my guide was great. As a solo female traveler I felt very safe, the car was clean and comfortable. I loved that all of the park fees, bibycle rental fee, boat ride, were included in the tour fees. I can't think of anything I would change. If you have a free day in Nairobi, this is the tour you want to take.
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344linnk
Jun 5, 2026
An Educational Day - The drive to Hell’s gate was very educational. We saw many small towns where tiny homes and stores were built with corrugated aluminum. We experienced the heavy truck traffic on the road to Uganda. While the traffic was very heavy, David navigated it like a champ. Hell’s gate had some very interesting geological formations, zebras, baboons, gazelles, warthogs, and elands. There was a big rock wall that people were climbing, but that wasn’t our idea of fun. Most people were riding through the park on bicycles but, again, not our thing, so David drove us through. Then we went to Lake Naivasha where we got into a boat and were shown the many, many species of birds living around the lake, along with hippos. Then the boat took us to Crescent Island where we could walk freely among zebras, gazelles, waterbuck, and ostriches, since there are no predatory animals on the island.
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Abhilash
May 30, 2026
Very good experience with Life time memory. - Experience was good all were managed by bookings except rock climbing in Hell's Gate and Lunch. Pro Tip: Carry 5 L water with you. Hot water spring, Lion king setup cave and mountain and bicycle ride in Hell's gate will amaze you will be one of the best trip in your life. Driver josh was very good with other guide also amazing.
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Parameswarp2026
May 25, 2026
One day trip to hell's gate, lake Naivasha and Crescent Island - Enjoyed an amazing one day trip experience. Joash was very professional, helpful, and ensured a safe and pleasant travel throughout the trip.
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Joseph_k
May 19, 2026
I day we will never forget - Hells Gate. Wonderful bike ride and hike. We upgraded to an e bike. Great decision. Losts of wildlife. Great scenery. David was our overall guide. Beyond excellent. He took care of us. He found ways to answer issues to came up due to a national strike. He got us to Crescent Island even when the roads were closed with strikers. We had a wonderful exhausting day. He had Gomez guide myself on the bike ride. He was also excellent. My wife had a medical issue and stayed back with David. They also had fun while I was riding.
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Robert
Mar 29, 2026
Good times ahead ! - A last minute request evolved into an amazing weekend of adventure in Hells Gate and Cresent Island. Patrick and Reagan gave non stop educational tour that was so entertaining. Definitely worth another visit with this group!
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Megan_v
Mar 13, 2026
Fantastic day of exploration in Hell's Gate! - Our day trip to Hell’s Gate National Park, Lake Naivasha, and Crescent Island was nothing short of fantastic, thanks to the seamless coordination and expertise of our guides, David and Gomez. The highlights began at Hell’s Gate, where Gomez led us on an incredible bike tour. His deep knowledge of the local wildlife was impressive; he pointed out and shared fascinating facts about hyraxes, warthogs, giraffes, zebras, and gazelles. The hike through the gorge—complete with monkey sightings—was a thrill, and Gomez ensured we felt informed and engaged every step of the way. David was the backbone of our excursion, managing all the logistics and transportation with professional ease. He ensured the transition from our gorge hike to the next leg of the journey was perfectly timed. Lake Naivasha: We enjoyed a beautiful boat ride where we encountered hippos and a stunning variety of birdlife. Crescent Island Sanctuary: The walking safari allowed us to get remarkably close to the animals, providing a unique perspective on Kenya's natural beauty. From the rugged landscapes of the park to the peaceful waters of the lake, this was a perfectly paced and highly educational day. We cannot recommend David and Gomez enough to anyone looking to explore the breathtaking scenery of this region. Thank you both for an awesome experience!
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Kanghangly
Jul 10, 2026
Don't risk your life! - This company used the rift valley road instead of the main highway. Traffic condition was very bad with countless of trucks and dangerous takeover.
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From $195
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).