Kenya · Cycling Tour

1-Day Crescent Island and Hell's Gate Cycling Tour from Nairobi

1 Day Round trip from Lake Naivasha Easy pace

Cycling in the Hell's Gate National Park

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Take a boat trip to Crescent Island, known for scenes from the movie 'Out of Africa'
02 Enjoy a scenic walk on Crescent Island among giraffes, zebras, gazelles, impalas, and other wildlife
03 Cycle through Hell's Gate National Park alongside wildlife in a dramatic natural setting
04 Marvel at the jagged cliffs, narrow canyons, and volcanic towers of Hell's Gate
05 Stop at the Great Rift Valley viewpoint for scenery viewing and candid pictures

Visit Lake Naivasha in the Great Rift Valley on a full-day excursion featuring a boat trip to Crescent Island, known for scenes from the movie 'Out of Africa'. Enjoy scenic walks among herbivores such as zebras and giraffes, with beautiful views of the lake, surrounding mountains, and rich birdlife. Continue to Hell's Gate National Park for a cycling adventure among wildlife, dramatic jagged cliffs, and striking volcanic formations.

Visit Lake Naivasha in the Great Rift Valley on a full-day excursion featuring a boat trip to Crescent Island, known for scenes from the movie 'Out of Africa'.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

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, Swahili

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Crescent Island Boat Trip and Hell's Gate Cycling Adventure

Pick up by your Kenyan tour guide very early in the morning (6:30 hours) from your residence or hotel in Nairobi.
Drive through the Great Rift Valley viewpoint with a short stop for scenery viewing and candid pictures.
Proceed to Lake Naivasha.
Take a boat trip to Crescent Island and enjoy great views of the lake, the surrounding mountains, the rich birdlife, and the large hippos in the lake. On Crescent Island, have a great time up close with giraffes, warthogs (Pumba), waterbucks, gazelles, impalas, zebras, and many birds as they feed gracefully in the sanctuary.
Head to Hell's Gate National Park and enjoy cycling in the wild among the animals. Explore the beautiful scenic jagged cliffs and the volcanic pinnacles of Fischer's Tower and Central Tower. See narrow canyons cut into the rocks and go for scenic walks.

Drive back to Nairobi city and be dropped off at your hotel.