12-Hour Private Naivasha Tour with Boat Ride and Hell's Gate

12 Hours Round trip from Accommodation within Nairobi Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Cruise across Lake Naivasha with chances to spot hippos and fish eagles
  • 02 Enjoy a guided walking safari on Crescent Island among free-roaming wildlife
  • 03 Explore Hell's Gate National Park's cliffs, gorges, and geothermal scenery
  • 04 Travel privately from Nairobi through Kenya's countryside and the Great Rift Valley

Enjoy a private full-day excursion from Nairobi to Naivasha, combining a scenic drive through Kenya's countryside and the Great Rift Valley with some of the area's most memorable wildlife and landscape experiences. Cruise across Lake Naivasha in search of hippos and fish eagles, then continue to Crescent Island for a guided walking safari among giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, and gazelles. After lunch in the Naivasha area, explore Hell's Gate National Park, known for its spectacular cliffs, gorges, volcanic landscapes, geothermal features, and rewarding wildlife sightings.

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 12 Hours
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Naivasha, Nairobi, Hell's Gate National Park
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Lake Naivasha, Crescent Island and Hell's Gate Adventure

6:30 AM: Pickup within Nairobi
Your professional driver-guide will pick you up from your hotel, residence, or preferred location within Nairobi. Depart for Naivasha and enjoy the scenic journey through Kenya's countryside and the Great Rift Valley.

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM: Lake Naivasha Boat Ride - 1 Hour
Upon arrival at Lake Naivasha, board a boat for a relaxing one-hour cruise across the lake. Look out for hippos in the water and a variety of bird species, including fish eagles and other waterbirds. Enjoy beautiful views of the lake and the surrounding landscapes.

10:15 AM - 12:15 PM: Crescent Island Walking Safari - 2 Hours
Continue to Crescent Island, a private wildlife sanctuary situated on Lake Naivasha. Enjoy a guided walking safari where you can observe giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, gazelles, and other wildlife at close range. The absence of major predators makes it an excellent location for a walking safari.

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM: Lunch Break - 1 Hour
Enjoy lunch at a suitable restaurant in the Naivasha area before continuing to Hell's Gate National Park.

2:00 PM - 4:30 PM: Hell's Gate National Park - 2.5 Hours
Explore Hell's Gate National Park, famous for its spectacular cliffs, gorges, volcanic landscapes, and geothermal features. Depending on the selected activity and conditions, enjoy a game drive or guided exploration of the park. Wildlife commonly encountered includes zebras, giraffes, buffaloes, gazelles, and various bird species.

4:30 PM: Departure for Nairobi
After completing the Hell's Gate experience, begin the journey back to Nairobi. Arrive at your hotel, residence, or preferred location, marking the end of your Naivasha day excursion.

Total Duration: Approximately 12 hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Return transport in a comfortable tour vehicle with a pop-up roof for wildlife viewing
  • Professional English-speaking driver-guide
  • Guided game drive in Hell's Gate National Park
  • Hell's Gate National Park entry fees
  • Boat ride at Lake Naivasha
  • Guided walk at Crescent Island
  • Crescent Island entry fee
  • Buffet lunch
  • Bottled drinking water
  • All activities as per the itinerary

What's Not Included

  • Drinks and snacks
  • Personal expenses
  • Anything not mentioned above

What to bring

  • Remember to carry your original passport or ID.

Know before you go

  • Crescent Island and Hell's Gate are among the iconic places to visit in Naivasha.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
At the accommodation lobby
Tour start
Accommodation within Nairobi
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 12 hours finish where they began, in Accommodation within Nairobi.

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