2-Day Hell's Gate and Lake Nakuru Safari with Cycling Option

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Enjoy cycling or game drives at Hell's Gate National Park
• 02 Take a walking safari after riding 7 kilometres through the park
• 03 Spot black and white rhinos at Lake Nakuru National Park
• 04 See Lake Nakuru's millions of flamingoes and other water birds

Experience an incredible 2-day safari adventure through Hell's Gate National Park and Lake Nakuru National Park in the Great Rift Valley area. Enjoy thrilling game drives and the option to cycle through Hell's Gate, spotting animals such as giraffes, waterbucks, elands, wildebeests, zebras, and impalas. Also look out for birds such as fish eagles, ospreys, and lily-trotters, and discover Lake Nakuru's famous flamingoes and black and white rhinos.

Cycling in the park is a great adventure, as you can ride for seven kilometres before resting at a ranger's post.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Naivasha, Nairobi, Lake Nakuru National Park, Hell's Gate National Park

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Nairobi to Hell's Gate National Park Adventure

• After breakfast, depart Nairobi by road for Hell's Gate National Park, about an hour's drive away.
• Once at the park, enjoy a game drive in a safari vehicle or take bikes into the park. Cycling in the park is a great adventure, as you can ride for seven kilometres before resting at a ranger's post.
• After a brief stop at the ranger's post, leave the bike behind and begin a walking safari.
• Then, enjoy the spectacular views of the gorge.
• Lunch and dinner will be served at Naivasha Kongoni Lodge.
• Later, you may spend the afternoon enjoying various activities available at an extra cost, such as swimming, walking, horse riding, or cycling at leisure.

2

Day 02

Lake Nakuru National Park Game Drive and Return to Nairobi

• After breakfast, check out of the lodge and proceed for an extensive morning game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park, known for its millions of flamingoes and other water birds. It is the only park in Kenya where you will be able to see both black and white rhinos. The park contains a sanctuary for the conservation of the white rhino, while species like Cape buffalo and waterbuck can be seen near the shoreline.
• Leave Nakuru after lunch and drive back to Nairobi with unforgettable memories.
• Return to Nairobi in the evening.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Boat ride in Lake Naivasha
• Park entrance fees
• All activities mentioned (unless clearly labelled as optional)
• A professional driver/guide
• Close-range wildlife viewing and scenic photography opportunities
• Transfers from the airport
• Transportation in a tour van with a pop-up roof for game viewing and photography
• Daily breakfast, lunch, and dinner
• 1 litre of mineral water per day
• One night's accommodation at Naivasha Kongoni Lodge

What's Not Included

• Tips: the tipping guideline is $15 per person per day for the guide and crew.
• Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
• Boat ride at Lake Naivasha

What to bring

• Personal items
• Travel insurance
• Vaccination certificate

Know before you go

• Additional accommodation can be arranged at an extra cost.
• Meet the enthusiastic drivers and guides, well versed in the geography and local languages. This will help you feel relaxed throughout your safari.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Airport/hotel

Tour start

Nairobi, Kenya

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.