Day Trips from Nairobi to Lake Naivasha

Ride a bike and hike through Hell’s Gate National Park on a full-day, private tour from Nairobi to the wildlife reserve and Lake Naivasha that includes entrance fees, bikes, and round trip-transport from Nairobi. This customizable tour offers the rare chance to see wildlife outside of a safari vehicle while exploring a scenic part of the Great Rift Valley.

7:00 is the departure time from your Nairobi hotel to the Lake Naivasha. On the way you will see the Great Rift Valley and spectacular part views of the corridor of the Rift Valley in Kenya. There is just one “Crescent Island Game Sanctuary”. Located on Lake Naivasha, in the Great Rift Valley, Kenya. It is one of the most beautiful parks in Kenya and is Naivasha’s best-kept secret. Surrounded by water, it is actually a peninsula and is accessible by boat from East or West as well as by road. The shores host abundant birdlife including pelicans, cormorants, and fish-eagles with their haunting cry. There are more animals per acre than any other Kenyan Park, hence many film companies have been to the Island to film the herds of Wildebeest, Waterbuck, Zebra, and Gazelle

Hells gate is a scenic park, the only park you can cycle, walk or drive alongside the animals. This the perfect getway close to Nairobi passing through the great rift valley.

The Lake Nakuru national park has a tarmac road connection with Nairobi, distance of 156km Northwest of Nairobi. Great for bird watching, especially including the vast numbers of the pink flamingos, Lake Nakuru also has waterbucks, impalas and hippopotamuses. Lake Nakuru national park hosts 4 of the members of the Big five (lions, rhinos, buffaloes and leopards), the park is also a home to other animal species like the giraffes, hippos, warthogs,

Immerse yourself in the natural splendor of Kenya’s Great Rift Valley—without the need for a costly overnight—during this private, full-day safari tour from Nairobi. Enjoy a half-day game drive in a special open-top vehicle through stunning, wildlife-filled Lake Nakuru National Park. Then, head to Lake Naivasha, where you can spot hippos and birdlife during a one-hour boat ride (at your own expense). Hotel transfers are provided.

Bike, hike, and sail your way through Hell's Gate National Park on this private guided tour from Nairobi. Keep your eyes out for sightings of animals such as baboons and buffaloes inside the park, and then take the waters of Lake Naivasha to see hippos and birds. This tour also includes a visit to a Maasai community, hotel pickup and drop-off, and a break for lunch at your own expense.

Cycle through Hell's Gate National Park, explore its high cliffs and gorges, spot native wildlife, and take an optional boat ride on Lake Naivasha with a guided day trip from Nairobi with hotel transfers.

Spend the day 56 miles outside of Nairobi at the iconic Lake Naivasha. Your tour departs after breakfast and includes a stop at the Great Rift Valley Floor. It's the perfect way to escape the city and enjoy some of the African wild.

This Experience is tailor made for you, the whole activity start by visiting Mt longonot for 6 hours hiking and later visit Lake Naivasha for 1 hour boat ride. We will also have time to pass by through the famous Great Rift Valley. Dont miss out this fun experience

Enjoy a full-day tour from Nairobi with morning game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park and an optional afternoon boat ride at Lake Naivasha. Lake Nakuru offers one of the most spectacular scenes worldwide – the vast flocks of flamingo feasting on the algae that thrive in the lake’s warm waters! Both lesser and greater flamingo can be spotted, distinguishable by their differing bills and plumage. As far as land mammals are concerned, Lake Nakuru has plentiful black and white rhino, in addition to such species as leopard, cheetah, giraffe and waterbuck. From Lake Naivasha, travellers need only take a boat ride Game as you see hippos and many more

Famous for flamingos, Lake Nakuru national park offers one of Africas most diverse bird populations as well as black and white rhinos, hippos, leopards, lions and more. even if your schedule does not allow for an overnight safari, experience it on this private day trip , direct from your accommodation: Add a lake naivasha boat ride. your tour includes transfers, guiding ,and game drives.

Ride a bike through Hell’s Gate National Park and get up close and personal with the natural scenery and wildlife, knowing your professional guide is nearby to make sure you’re safe on this private tour. You also have the option to take a cruise on Lake Naivasha to see all sorts of birds and hippos, but this is an additional expense.

Your Hell’s Gate and Lake Naivasha Day Tour offers the perfect balance of adventure and relaxation in one unforgettable experience. Explore the wild beauty of Hell’s Gate on foot or by bicycle, pedaling past zebras, gazelles, and dramatic cliffs while immersing yourself in Kenya’s raw landscape. After an active morning, unwind at the serene Lake Naivasha, where you can enjoy a peaceful boat ride among hippos and birds or take a gentle walking safari on Crescent Island. With a private guide, flexible schedule, and smooth coordination, this tour is ideal for travelers seeking both thrill and tranquility in a single day.

Exceptional and experienced driver guides Clean and well maintained vehicles Readily available assistance from all times Exclusive wildlife sightings Daily guaranteed departures Scenic boat ride with close encounters Seamless and comfortable experiences Photography opportunities and special moments

A day trip to Lake Nakuru National park offers a well worth while wildlife experience. The park boasts a large population of Rhino, Lion, Giraffe, Buffalo, Leopard, Water buck as well as many other species of game. In addition the highlight of Lake Nakuru is its mass of Greater and Lessor Flamingo’s which can be found feeding in the shallows of the lake. Also one of the most promising park to see rhino and leopard This is a daily excursion safari. Allow us to connect you to the perfect blend of nature, comfort and tranquility. We pride ourselves in offering our guests exceptional safari experiences with meaningful and enriching journeys across Kenya and Tanzania. Each unique safari allows our guest to connect with nature and experience Africa’s most pristine wildlife and wilderness up close.

Climb to the top of Mount Longonot on this moderately-difficult day hike. The hike takes 3-4 hours round-trip, with sweeping views of the national park available from the summit. At the end, you will be rewarded with a scenic boat ride at Lake Naivasha.

Mount Longonot is the extinct volcano that rises from the floor of the Great Rift Valley like a monolith. The mountain has unique feature of the thick forest that lies within the crater of the mountain. The crater rim also provides great scenic views across the beautiful Rift Valley all the way to Lake Naivasha. Major wildlife attractions at Mount Longonot include buffaloes, elands, lion, leopard, bushbucks, common zebra, giraffe and Grant’s gazelles. Lake Naivasha has different bird species and hippos.

The tour will start by pick up at your hotel/residence at 7:00am and head Northwest of Nairobi to Hells Gate. You will arrive at Hells Gate at around 9:00 am. Once at the Park you have the option of game drive in a Safari vehicle or take bikes into the park. Cycling in the park is a great adventure as you get to ride the bikes for 7km before resting at a ranger's post. After a brief stop you will leave the bikes and start a walking safari. Enjoy the spectacular views of gorge. Continue on foot into the Park's distinctive gorges, where narrow passageways and caves sunk into sedimentary rock. :Lake Naivasha: After a 1hr walk , stop by a local Maasai Community to learn about traditional life and customs of Great Rift Valley, then head to Naivasha Fisherman's camp for lunch (at own cost) for 1hr. Afterwards explore Naivasha wildlife on a 1hr boat ride , spot hippos that linger just on the surface of water and see some of the diverse birdlife. At 4pm finish the day with return to Nairobi.

Booking this tour is a privilege as Hell's Gate National Park is the only park that allows bike riding inside. get to have a chance to witness part of the places where the "Lion King" film was shot and "Tomb Raider". Get to watch animals as you have a perfect game drive or bike riding. Explore Kenyas geothermal power plants within the industrial part of the park.

This is a private day safari combining Lake Naivasha and Hell’s Gate National Park, designed for travelers who value flexibility, varied landscapes, and unrushed exploration within a single day from Nairobi. The experience includes a boat ride across Lake Naivasha to Crescent Island, offering close-up views of birdlife and grazing wildlife in a calm, open setting rarely found on traditional game drives. Travel is in a private 4x4 Land Cruiser safari vehicle with a dedicated driver-guide, allowing the day to adapt to conditions and traveler interests rather than fixed group schedules. Hell’s Gate National Park adds a contrasting landscape of dramatic gorges and geothermal features, making this tour well suited to travelers seeking a balanced nature experience beyond standard safari routes.

Adventure-packed day with stunning views, wildlife encounters, and total freedom in nature. Bikes and a local guide included—just bring your sense of adventure!

You will discover that, although the flamingos that congregate at Lake Nakuru National Park are regarded as one of Africa's most breathtaking natural spectacles, the region's fauna and landscapes extend well beyond the vivid pink birds. You will see that the park has a vast range of ecosystems that sustain a delightfully diversified species, including big cats, rhinos, buffalo, and even the endangered black-maned lion. Select a private tour to Lake Nakuru National Park to enjoy personalized service from a private safari guide all day long, along with morning and afternoon wildlife drives on the Great Rift Valley floor.

This is a private tour. We have highly experienced guides who will give you detailed and updated information about the tour and also in a good conditioned roof pop up vehicle. Enjoy this amazing tour of Lake Nakuru National Park, home to one of the most remarkable wild bird populations in all of Africa. Get up close with wildlife on a game viewing drive, and be on the lookout for the park’s amazing flamingos before being transported back to your Nairobi hotel