Kenya · Safari

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

2 Days Round trip from Nairobi Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore Lake Nakuru National Park, home to flamingos, rhinos, lions, leopards, and giraffes
02 Admire elevated views over the Great Rift Valley from a scenic viewpoint
03 Cycle through the dramatic landscapes of Hell's Gate National Park, with the option to drive
04 See a wide variety of wildlife in Hell's Gate, including zebras, buffaloes, gazelles, and rare Lammergeyer vultures
05 Enjoy time on Lake Naivasha, where hippos, fish eagles, pelicans, and buffalo can be seen

Sign up for a thrilling 2-day adventure through some of Kenya's most iconic landscapes, from the wildlife-rich plains of Lake Nakuru National Park to the dramatic scenery of Hell's Gate National Park. Take in elevated views over the Great Rift Valley, enjoy a game drive in search of rhinos, lions, leopards, giraffes, and flamingos, and explore Hell's Gate by bike or vehicle. The journey also includes time at Lake Naivasha, where you can relax on the water and spot hippos, fish eagles, pelicans, and other local wildlife.

Sign up for a thrilling 2-day adventure through some of Kenya's most iconic landscapes, from the wildlife-rich plains of Lake Nakuru National Park to the dramatic scenery of Hell's Gate National Park.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

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

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Nairobi to Lake Nakuru and Great Rift Valley Views

Our safari driver-guide will meet you at your Nairobi city hotel. Drive northwest to Lake Nakuru National Park, home to giraffes, waterbucks, black and white rhinos, buffalo, lions, and leopards, among other wildlife. On the shores of the lake, thousands of flamingos feed on the algae.
You will then make a short stop at a viewing point to admire the Great Rift Valley from an elevated position.
Your journey to Lake Nakuru will continue, and you will arrive in time for a pre-lunch game drive. Lunch will be at the Buraha Zenoni Resort or similar.
An afternoon game drive will take place around Lake Nakuru and the nearby forest.

Dinner and accommodation at Buraha Zenoni Resort or similar.

Day 02

Hell's Gate Biking Safari and Lake Naivasha

Arrive at the gate of Hell's Gate around mid-morning.
Start the biking tour for 2 hours within Hell's Gate; some people may opt to drive, which is also allowed. Animals that can be seen here include bushbucks, dik-diks, giraffes, gazelles, gnus, hartebeests, impalas, klipspringers, buffaloes, hyraxes, zebras, hyenas, jackals, mongooses, baboons, monkeys, and porcupines, among others. The park has historically been an important home for the rare Lammergeyer vultures.
From 11 a.m., visit the gorges for one hour and capture beautiful panoramas of the gorge's small, narrow depressions in the landmass. Around 12 p.m., return the bike to the gate.
On the way, visit the Maasai community. Then, at 1 p.m., have lunch at Naivasha Fisherman's Camp (own expense).
At 2 p.m., enjoy a relaxing boat ride on Lake Naivasha. For one hour, you can see some of the local wildlife, including hippos, buffalo, fish eagles, pelicans, and much more.
After the tour, drive back to Nairobi, arriving around 6 p.m.