Kenya · Safari

3-Day Lake Nakuru and Naivasha Safari with Hell's Gate

3 Days Round trip from Nairobi Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Traverse the Great Rift Valley on a 3-day wildlife safari
  • 02 Spot black and white rhinos and over 450 bird species in Lake Nakuru National Park
  • 03 Take in picturesque views of Lake Naivasha with Mount Longonot in the background
  • 04 Explore Hell's Gate National Park's rugged cliffs, open plains, and deep gorges

Step into the heavenly land and get close to nature as you explore some of the most famous national parks in the Great Rift Valley. Enjoy game viewing, bird watching, and a range of wildlife experiences across Lake Nakuru, Lake Naivasha, and Hell's Gate National Park. This 3-day safari offers a sampling of the best of Kenya's wildlife, with scenic landscapes, rich birdlife, and memorable encounters along the way.

Soon after you enter the park, the impressive landscape unfolds before you, transporting you to a dramatic, semi-arid world with sheer rugged cliffs, open plains, and deep concealed gorges.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Naivasha, Nairobi, Lake Nakuru National Park, Hell's Gate National Park, Mount Longonot
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Nairobi to Lake Nakuru National Park

  • At 08:00 am, you will be picked up from your Nairobi city hotel and driven north to Lake Nakuru National Park.

  • Enter the park through Lanet Gate and proceed with game viewing en route to Lake Nakuru Lodge for lunch.

  • Set out for an afternoon game drive as you proceed to this Ramsar bird site, specifically founded to protect the black and white rhino. It is also home to more than 450 species of birds, including the lesser and greater flamingos, pelicans, African fish eagles, and many others.

Return for dinner and an overnight stay at the lodge.

2
Day 02

Lake Nakuru to Lake Naivasha

  • At 06:00 am, enjoy an early morning game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park followed by breakfast.

  • After breakfast, drive to Simba Lodge for lunch. An optional afternoon boat ride on Lake Naivasha is available at an extra cost. Lake Naivasha is a freshwater lake with a picturesque view of Mount Longonot. Here, you might spot hippos and various species of birds, including pelicans, African fish eagles, African darters, cormorants, and the lesser flamingos, which are migratory.

  • Alternatively, visit Crescent Island by boat for a nature walk, where you can spot wildebeest, zebra, and giraffes from close range.

Dinner and overnight stay at Simba Lodge.

3
Day 03

Lake Naivasha, Hell's Gate National Park, and Nairobi

  • Enjoy a delicious breakfast and then proceed to Hell's Gate National Park.

  • Drive a short distance to the entrance of Hell's Gate National Park. Soon after you enter the park, the impressive landscape unfolds before you, transporting you to a dramatic, semi-arid world with sheer rugged cliffs, open plains, and deep concealed gorges. There are many activities you can do within Hell's Gate, including walking, cycling, rock climbing, bird watching, and trekking.

  • Have a picnic lunch in the park.

  • Later in the afternoon, begin your return journey by road, driving through the Great Rift Valley to Nairobi.

End of the tour.

Lake Nakuru National Park shoreline, Lake Naivasha with Mount Longonot, Hell's Gate National Park gorges

Where this trip takes you

Lake Nakuru National Park shoreline, Lake Naivasha with Mount Longonot, Hell's Gate National Park gorges

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Nairobi 5 cities · 3 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Extensive game drives as stated in the itinerary

  • Pre-tour itinerary document

  • All meals included while on safari

  • All applicable game park entrance fees

  • Mineral drinking water while on safari

  • Guaranteed departures for two or more passengers booking this safari

  • Finest accommodations

  • Transport to and from Nairobi in a comfortable tour van

  • English-speaking Kenya safari guide and driver

  • Airport pick-up and transfers

What's Not Included

  • International airfare

  • Visit to a Masai village

  • Accommodation in Nairobi

  • Cost of obtaining passports and visas

  • Gratuities for your driver and guide

  • Sundowner bush cocktails and bush dinner

  • Christmas, New Year, and Easter supplement

  • Nature walks, night game drives, boat rides, camel rides, etc.

  • Gratuities for porterage and waiters at hotels, camps, and airports

  • Membership in Flying Doctors Society - emergency air rescue

  • Optional hot air ballooning (cost per person is 470 US Dollars)

  • Personal expenses such as travel insurance, excess baggage fees, communication charges, laundry, etc.

  • Anything not mentioned in the inclusions

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Nairobi, Kenya
Tour start
Nairobi, Kenya
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 3 days finish where they began, in Nairobi.

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