Top Nairobi Day Trips - page 18

Our tour to Hell's Gate National Park and Lake Naivasha was truly one of the most memorable travel experiences we’ve ever had — and the perfect introduction to Kenya and Africa! From the very beginning, everything was flawless. Our driver — and now our new friend — David picked us up from our hotel in Nairobi exactly at the agreed time. Not even one minute late! That level of professionalism immediately set the tone for the day. During the drive to Hell’s Gate, both my wife and I had an incredible conversation with him. We spoke about Kenya’s history, culture, society, and everyday life. We learned so much in just a few hours. Beyond being an amazing person, David is extremely mature for his young age — thoughtful, knowledgeable, and genuinely passionate about his country. He made us feel comfortable, welcomed, and excited for what was ahead. At Hell’s Gate, we met our guide Gomez — another incredible person! He guided us through the national park on bicycles, and what a unique experience that was. Cycling through a national park surrounded by wildlife is something you don’t experience everywhere in the world — and it is definitely much better than taking a car (which you can do elsewhere). We spotted so many animals: giraffes, zebras, impalas, wildebeests, baboons, and many more. The scenery was breathtaking — especially the beautiful gorge and the dramatic landscapes that famously inspired Disney’s The Lion King. Gomez truly went the extra mile to ensure we had a smooth and unforgettable experience. He was patient, knowledgeable, and even took amazing photos of us that we will treasure forever. We feel incredibly lucky that on the same day we met both David and Gomez — two wonderful people who made the experience exceptional. After leaving Hell’s Gate, we met David again and headed to Lake Naivasha. There, we enjoyed a fantastic boat tour with Nicholas. What we saw on the lake was simply unbelievable. We spotted hundreds of animals: hippos, gnu (wildebeests), fish eagles, pelicans, zebras, and more. One of the highlights was watching the eagles hunt. Nicholas threw fish into the water, and we witnessed these majestic birds dive from far away with incredible precision. Seeing their skill up close was breathtaking. After the boat tour, we relaxed at the lovely Lake Naivasha Crescent Camp, where we enjoyed delicious local food and the warm hospitality of the people there. It was the perfect way to end such an exciting day. This was our first trip to Kenya — and our first time in Africa — as well as our first tour experience in the country. We could not have asked for a better introduction. From the stunning landscapes and wildlife to the warmth and kindness of the people, everything exceeded our expectations. A huge thank you to David, Gomez, and Nicholas for making this day unforgettable. We fully enjoyed every moment and felt truly welcomed. We definitely recommend this tour to everyone visiting Kenya. It is unique, adventurous, educational, and simply magical.

George was a delightful companion driver. He had to wait a long time for me to do my arrival visa, he was gracious and kind. I had no real plans for my layover, except for a National Park drive, he made sure to fulfil my requests, a Kenyan lunch, a walk around the city, he helped make sure I went to a currency exchange shop, waited for me to finish my park tour and delivered me back to the airport in time. I really enjoyed my afternoon with George, he gave me a lot of insight into Kenyan culture. I am so glad I had him as my guide and companion.

Our driver was friendly and extremely punctual—he was already there when we arrived, even though our plane landed 45 minutes early. He also contacted us via WhatsApp the day before our flight, which made me feel very comfortable and confident about meeting him upon arrival at Nairobi airport. Great start to the trip.

A special and unique opportunity to meet rescued baby animals (elephants plus a zebra and a rhino) up close. We were introduced to each of them--each with a story of abandonment and rescue. Terrific learning around issues faced by animals in the wild--and about the amazing work the Sheldrick Foundation is doing to rehabilitat and release them back into the wild--successfully!

Had a wonderful time site seeing and shopping with our host Obed. He arrived on time and gave us a fantastic overview of the area and what to expect on the tour. He was very accommodating and made sure we arrived at KICC in time for view a beautiful sunset. He took very nice pictures with his camera and shared the photos with us. The vehicle was clean air conditioned and had very nice African music playing during the drive for entertainment. He narrated sites and shared a lot of historical information along the afternoon as well as answered all of our questions. He was very friendly fun and made sure the experience overall was great. The tour was wonderful. Please do book this one you won’t regret it.

We had an amazing experience visiting the national park. Our driver, Joseph was there early to pick us up. During the drive he made sure to share his knowledge of the park and the animals. His experience made the drive an enjoyable experience, he knew the right spots to find animals and he communicated constantly with other guides too. Overall a great experience that we would recommend.

If you are interested in Nairobi's (and Kenya's) past, this is the tour for you! Ezekiel was extremely knowledgeable about the history of Nairobi, so we managed to learn a lot in the few hours we spent with him. It was wonderful to be able to walk through parts of Nairobi and have Ezekiel point out to us the significance of various buildings and monuments, it certainly made everything so much more meaningful.

It is a truly great experience. James was so amazing, he made sure we had the best experience. He found all of the animals and took extra time to either drive to them or wait until they appear so we could get a good photo. For example we found 2 cheetahs but they were sleeping behind a tree. After a while James saw an elephant coming and knew that would alarm the cheetahs. They sat up and we got great photos. James spent at least two extra hours ensuring we had the best experience and drove way out of his way to find lions. He’s a great driver and very good personality. The lunch location and Masai village were also great!