Hell's Gate National Park Tours and Tickets

Q: How much does it cost to visit Hell's Gate National Park in 2025?

To visit Hell's Gate National Park, Kenyan residents and citizens of East Africa pay KSH 300 for adults and KSH 215 for kids. Non-residents pay US$26 for adults and US$17 for children. There are plenty of tours that visit the park, which start from around US$60. Many tours start from Nairobi with options including walking or cycling tours, plus multi-stop tours that visit other sights, too.

Q: What is the best time of year to visit Hell's Gate National Park?

The best time of year to visit Hell's Gate National Park is during one of Kenya’s dry seasons, which run from January until March and again from July to October. Animals are typically more visible during these seasons due to lower grasses, but the park also gets more visitors than during the rainy seasons.

Q: What wildlife can you see at Hell's Gate National Park?

You're likely to see giraffes, zebras, buffalo, and antelope at Hell's Gate National Park. Big cats are commonly found in the park, such as leopards, but they’re not as easy to spot. There’s also a variety of bird species, including lammergeier vultures.

Q: What are the main attractions inside Hell's Gate National Park?

Some of the main attractions in the park include two walking nature trails: Hobley’s Volcano and the Ol Basta Rock Tower. There’s also Hell’s Gate Gorge, where you’ll see the towering volcanic rock formation Fischer's Tower. Hot springs fans should check out the Olkaria Geothermal Spa, while birders won’t want to miss the Mervyn Carnelley Raptor Hide.

Q: How do I get to Hell's Gate National Park from Nairobi?

Hell's Gate National Park takes about two hours to reach from Nairobi by car. The easiest way to get there is by joining a safari tour that includes round-trip transportation from your Nairobi hotel. Many tours also visit nearby Lake Naivasha on the same day.

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The tour steps up in that this is the only park in Kenya where bike riding is allowed. Hell's Gate National Park boasts a diverse and dramatic landscape, geothermal features, and a unique array of wildlife. It's characterized by towering cliffs, water-gouged gorges, and volcanic rock formations, creating a rugged and visually stunning environment. Get to witness great physical features where the film "The Lion King" was inspired and filmed. This package offers two options: one with the entrance fee included and another without, to suit your needs. All optional activities are not included.

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Embark on this memorable day trip to Hell’s Gate with an optional boat ride on Lake Naivasha. Experience the beauty of Hell’s Gate National Park as you walk or bike alongside zebras, giraffes, and antelopes in their natural habitat. Explore dramatic gorges, bubbling geothermal springs, and towering cliffs, then unwind with an optional boat ride on Lake Naivasha to spot hippos and waterbucks up close. It’s the perfect escape for anyone with limited time in Nairobi.

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Take a break from the bustling capital on a day tour to Hell’s Gate National Park and Lake Naivasha. Explore by bike, boat (own expense), and foot for an intimate perspective of the unique landscape, and gain insight into the region’s history and geology from your guide. Skip the stress of public transport with included round-trip transfer, and avoid hidden costs with bike rental and park entrance fees included.

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Make the most of your time between flights during this full-day private layover tour from Nairobi that combines hiking and biking, followed by an optional boat ride. Start with a brief stop at the Great Rift Valley View Point to admire the vast depression. Head to Hell's Gate National Park for a cycling excursion—with bike rental included—followed by a visit to the gorges. Door-to-door airport transfers are provided.

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Forget safari vans, this is hiking, biking, & raw Kenyan adventure. This is Hells Gate National park! My guides know the park inside-out; we find the hidden magic others miss. Feel the thrill of hiking through the volcanic Ol Njorowa Gorge, steam swirling around you. Optional: For the adrenaline junkies among us, Fischer's Tower awaits. With safety gear and a whole lot of determination, we'll conquer this iconic rock formation. (Extra fee) Sense the rush of wind in your hair as you cycle back alongside zebras and gazelles. As the sun dips below the horizon, you can choose to extend your adventure and spend the night at Fisherman's Campsite right at Lake Naivasha. No hotel beats bonfires and hippos calling under a sky full of stars. Tents up, campfire crackling – this is classic African wilderness at its best. Away from city lights, the Milky Way stretches out like a diamond-studded blanket. An unforgettable day for adventure seekers and outdoor lovers!

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Explore the wonderful nature at hells gate park around rift-valley and later enjoy boat ride at lake naivasha. Having limited time in Nairobi, take advantage of this 1 day trip to hells Gate and Lake naivasha safari 1. Hell’s Gate is one of Kenya’s smaller national parks, which can be explored on foot. A game walk or bicycle (optional ) ride amid gracefully grazing gazelles, larger antelopes, Zebras and Giraffe is a delightful experience Take a nature walk at the shores of the lake and a boat ride to view Hippos, Buffalo, waterbuck, Antelope, Giraffes, Zebra among others. 2. Hell's Gate National Park is a park located between Lake naivasha and the longonot and suswa volcanoes. It is covered by ashes from the longonot eruption which occurred 100 years ago, the park is famous for its geothermal station, Lower Gorge, and spectacular scenaries (cliffs, volcanoes gorges, geothermal steam).

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Day tour to Hell's Gate National park and optional Boat ride on lake Naivasha

Sophia_C, May 2026

I was the only person on...

I was the only person on this tour but I didn’t matter because the guides, especially Gomez in hells gate and Ian on the lake were brilliant.

Small Group Budget Tour to Hells Gate National Park and Lake Naivasha Boat Ride

Josh, Apr 2026

A must when staying in...

A must when staying in Nairobi. David the driver is a great guy, providing wonderful information about the areas visiting and passing through with good humour. The bike ride in Hells gate was sublime and a memorial experience. The boat ride around crescent island was also great seeing many wildlife and getting close enough to the Hippos. Thanks for a memorable day out.

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Conrad_G, Feb 2026

Superbe excursion

Will recommend it to everybody coming to Nairobi but you need to be fit for the bike ,il is 8 kilometer twice plus 1 hour of tracking

Day Tour To Hell's Gate National Park and Optional Boat Ride on Lake Naivasha.

Jonathan_G, Jan 2026

Drive to Lake Naivasha...

Drive to Lake Naivasha with Josh. Went on a boat safari with guide Ben and saw land animals as well as birds such as the sea eagle and pelican. We then went to Hells Gate and took the option to hire electric bikes (3000 Kay) but well worth it. No protective cycle helmets are provided. We were guided along the gorge by a local guide who was very knowledgeable. Back for a late lunch we had preordered in the morning, then the 2 hour drive back to Nairobi

Full day; Hells Gate National park & Lake Naivasha from Nairobi.

Sarina_F, Jan 2026

Tour great, Viator was dishonest!

The actual tour was awesome. However, Viator was not forthcoming about the fees. I booked an all-inclusive, and Viator told me it covered the park entry fee, bike, and boat. I noticed on my ticket that none of this was covered despite the voucher stating it was all inclusive. I spoke with 3 different agents that assured me that I didnt have any additional fees, but it was a lie. I finally got one to include the park entry fee to the park. I thoroughly enjoyed the tour, but make sure you get all fees confirmed upfront. All inclusive wasn't inclusive of anything at all!

Hells Gate National park using Electric bike & Lake Naivasha

Kedric_B, Sept 2025

Wow. What a...

Wow. What a once-in-a-lifetime experience. The electric bike ride in the park with zebras and gazelles in the background was cool. The guide was so knowledgeable and cool with taking photos of my experience since I was solo. The lake experience was cool as well. I've never been that close to a hippo before. I got to see an African eagle swarm and pick off fish up close. The whole experience was top-notch. 🤩 🚲🦓🦛🦅 #Safari #Adventure #Experience #Animals #Lake

Hell's Gate National Park and Lake Naivasha Private Tour

David_F, Mar 2025

No hell at Hell's gate only Pleasure.

This was an excellent long day. Guide was outstanding. Very helpful. He was open to flexible planning. We enjoyed the drive. The touring bike ride down into the gorge. We enjoy the lake crescent Island. Each guide was excellent. Bike guide. Walking. Guide the lake boat driver. My wife became tired on the bike ride and the guide helped her to finish which was excellent. Our driver was patient and flexible. Which we appreciate it very much.

Day Tour To Hell's Gate National Park and Optional Boat Ride on Lake Naivasha.

Andras_D, Mar 2026

Hells Gate and Lake Naivasha is a must see

We had a great day out with Dismus and Frunk to Lake Naivasha and Hell's Gate National Park. Our guides were very knowledgeable, informative and friendly. We felt like travelling with friends on a day trip and not taking part in a paid activity. This tour was private, so no big groups or anything like that. The guys were on time and made our journey enjoyable. It took about 3 hours to get to the lake. We had a short break mid-way at the Rift Valley viewpoint. Unfortunately, it was misty, but we managed to see the valley. Toilet, coffee, and gift shops were available there. After that, we continued our trip to the lake. We started there as the weather was closing in, and the guys said the lake tends to get heavy rains, so better to go there early. We had a great time at the lake. The weather was perfect, mostly sunny and very warm. We were handed over to the boat team. Our guide knew everything, all birds, all animals. We learned a lot. managed to see plenty of hippos, pelicans, waterbucks, and all sorts of birds. The lake itself is beautiful. I saw some pics before we went, but it was better than expected. After the lake, we went to get some bikes, which were transferred to the park entrance for us. We bought the tickets at the gate (I would recommend buying them a day before online and saving some time that way). The park is great, full of animals, and we got to cycle amongst them. I believe this is the only safari park where one can ride a bike. We went to see the gorge where, surprisingly, some hot springs were visible. Again, we learned a lot about the animals living there. Cycling back is a bit harder as it's mostly going up, so if one is not used to that in the heat, then better to opt for an electric bike. It's also possible to go by car, but what is the fun in that :) We really enjoyed the trip, which was great thanks to our guides. I wish we had more time to spend there with them. This trip is highly recommended!