Tours/Nairobi/1 Day trip to Hells Gate and optional Lake Naivasha From Nairobi
Viator · Private tour

1 Day trip to Hells Gate and optional Lake Naivasha From Nairobi

4.9(495)Nairobi1 hour
VIATOR4.7(60)TRIPADVISOR4.9(435)

Description

Ride a bike and hike through Hell’s Gate National Park on a full-day, private tour from Nairobi to the wildlife reserve and Lake Naivasha that includes hells gate entrance, bikes, and round trip-transport from Nairobi. This customizable tour offers the rare chance to see wildlife outside of a vehicle while exploring a scenic part of the Great Rift Valley. Note: If you cannot bike, you can tour the park with the vehicle or walk, the driver/guide is happy to stop for photos of wildlife and scenery In case you are also tired of biking and have not completed the trail, you can leave the bike on the side of the road and notify the guide and the car will come rescue you at no extra cost. Theres also an e-bike option for beginners fitness level, to cover the distance with less effort and enjoy the activity without strain

Tour Options

With Boat Fees included
  • remains the same Boat ride is included Pickup included
E-bike & boat fees included
  • Boat ride fees: -Boat ride fees are included in this option Bicycle type: -You will be using an electric bike instead of normal pedal bike -This is for biking beginers or less fitness level to enjoy Pickup included
without boat fees included
  • Remains the same Boat fees not included: Optional Boat ride of 25 USD Paid on site. Pickup included

Itinerary

Admission included240 min

Begin with 7am pickup in Nairobi, then travel to Lake Naivasha and Hell’s Gate National Park, with a break to get views of the Great Rift Valley from a scenic overlook along the way. Upon arriving in the park at roughly 9am, begin a 2-hour, guided bike/walking tour: watch for beautiful rock formations, herds of Thompson’s gazelle, eland, zebra, giraffes, warthogs and hartebeest as you ride. Keep an eye on the sky throughout the tour, as Hell’s Gate National Park is home to more than 100 species of birds, including Verreaux’s eagles, augur buzzards, vulture, and swifts. Continue on foot into the park’s distinctive gorges, where narrow passageways and caves are sunk into sedimentary rock. After a 1-hour walk, depart for Lake Naivasha, then head to Naivasha Marina camp for lunch (own expense). Note: If you cannot bike, you can tour the park with the vehicle, the driver/guide is happy to stop for photos of wildlife and scenery at no extra cost

Admission not included60 min

For an additional fee, you can explore Lake Naivasha wildlife on a optional 1-hour motor boat tour. Spot the hippos that linger just at the surface of the water, and see some of the diverse birdlife; African fish eagles, lesser flamingos, African spoonbill, and little grebe are all common here. The boat ride goes all the way to shores of crescent island(a part of the movie OUT OF AFRICA was shot here) At 4pm, begin the return trip to Nairobi, and finish the day with drop-off in Nairobi at roughly 6pm.

Highlights

Hells gate guide
Hotel/Residence pickup and drop-off in Nairobi or Naivasha
BIcycle Hire(manual bike)
Hells gate Entrance Fees
Charge free ride back from the gorge upon request
Transport by private vehicle

What's included

Included
Hells gate guide
Hotel/Residence pickup and drop-off in Nairobi or Naivasha
BIcycle Hire(manual bike)
Hells gate Entrance Fees
Charge free ride back from the gorge upon request
Transport by private vehicle
Not included
Water( Only reusable bottle water is allowed)
Lunch(available for purchase)
Tips/Gratituies (optional)
Souvenir photos (available to purchase and is optional)
Extra 20 USD for Spanish or German guide upon request(optional)
Optional Boat ride (25USD) per person (cash) paid on site

Pickup Locations & Times

Apartments & Villas & Hostels & hotel/residence within Nairobi(the driver will ask for you at the reception or message you on whatsapp) Airport(the driver will have a placard with your name outside the arrival terminal)

Traveller Ratings

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Important Information

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Dress code is sporty casual wear
  • Carry re-usable bottled water(single use plastic bottles not allowed)
  • Wear comfortable sporty shoes
  • Sunscreen/hat and sunglasses for sun and dust
  • A small back bag to carry your personal items

Reviews(495)

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Basbasbasbastwo
July 8, 2026
Great

Had a great time both with our driver Stephen and our guide Gomez. Both were fun, competent and genuinely helpful.

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ericpX1734MC
July 7, 2026
An awesome day

A great way to experience two beautiful parts of the Rift Valley, as well as a great drive that exposed me to the region's variety. All of my guides were extraordinary and very experienced, creating an engaging and meaningful experience. I would highly recommend this tour and operator.

Operator response

Hello Eric, Hope you are well Thank you for writing back to us about your trip to Hell`s Gate and Lake Naivasha. We are glad you had an awesome day and experienced two beautiful parts of the Rift Valley. Thank you for recommending our product and our company. Best regards Daisy

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B921TKscottr
July 4, 2026
Amazing Experience!

Our guides Patrick and Sammy were amazing highly recommend this tour!

Operator response

Hello, Hope you are well Thank you for writing back to us about your trip to Hell`s Gate. We are glad you had an amazing experience.I will share your wonderful feedback with your driver Patrick and guide Sammy. Warm regards Daisy

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SimonC4265
July 4, 2026
Amazing trip through Hell's Gate with Gomez

What a great Day! Exhausting, but worth it. Pick up and drop off by Stephen were as easy as could be considering Nairobi traffic! We went to Hell's Gate and biked around towards the gorge and back. 3 hours with our excellent guide Gomez - informative and chatty - it was a real pleasure to get to know him and his wisdom in Hell's Gate - the Rock Hyrax was a highlight (oh and the zebras). We then went to Naivasha, a boat ride on the lake, a relaxing way to see the amazing birdlife of Nairvasha (oh and the Hippos)! I can highly recommend this trip for the price and what you see when you go - a tip, pack some travel snacks, and the sun is hot in Hell's gate - we forgot our sun cream. A hat wouldn't go amiss. Thanks to the driver/tour guide - I will be back! Simon

Operator response

Hello Simon, Hope you are well Thank you for writing back to us this well detailed review. We are glad you had an amzing trip to Hell`s Gate and Lake Naivasha. We are thrilled you enjoyed the rock Hyrax and the boat ride at Lake Naivasha. I will share your great feedback with your driver Stephen and guide Gomez. We look forward to hosting you in future. Warm regards Daisy

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Steve R
July 3, 2026
Great trip recommended

Great trip great guide's. One of the best days in Kenya

Operator response

Thank you so much Steve for writing back to us about your trip to Hell`s Gate. We are glad this was one of thr best days for you in Kenya. We look forward to serving you again in future. Warm regards Daisy

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study_abroad2022
July 2, 2026
10/10

Stephen was the best driver!!! He was so kind and punctual, I truly appreciated his hospitality. In the park, Gomez was extremely knowledgeable and fun to chat with while we biked. He also helped make sure we did not fall during the hike through the gorge and took the best pictures of my friend and I! Thank you both!!!!

Operator response

Hello, Hope you are well Thank you so much for your wonderful review. We are delighted to hear that Stephen's kindness and punctuality made your trip smooth and enjoyable. It is also wonderful to know that Gomez's knowledge, friendly company, and support during the bicycle ride and hike through the gorge made your experience even more memorable. We are especially happy that he captured such great photos for you and your friend. Thank you for choosing to travel with us. We truly appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you back for another unforgettable adventure in Kenya. Best regards Daisy

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Global69840
July 2, 2026
A must do day trip from Nairobi

I am very happy we did this day trip, particularly with David. He made the experience easy, smooth, well organised and very enjoyable. Meshack was an excellent guide at the Hell’s Gate. Talking to all the local guides (Emma, John) and learning from them was really good.

Operator response

Hello, Hope you are well Thank you for writing back to us about your trip to Hell`s Gate. We are glad you are happy you did the trip with David who made your experience easy,smooth and well organised. I will share your wonderful feedback with David,Meshack,Emma and John. Warm regards Daisy

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TrishCK2020
July 1, 2026
Great time at Hell's Gate National Park

We had a great day at Hell's Gate National Park! David was a great driver and organized our day seamlessly - we went to the park, on a boat ride on Lake Naivasha, and out for lunch. Fred helped us on our bike ride and hike in the gorge, and pointed out many animals along the way. We really enjoyed our day!

Operator response

Hello Trish, Hope you are well Thank you for writing back to us about your trip to Hell`s Gate and Lake Naivasha. We are glad you had a great time at Hell`s Gate and enjoyed your day. I will share your great feedback with your driver David organized your day and your guide Fred who helped you on your bikes and pointed many animals along the way. Best regards Daisy

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justinebN6018CT
July 1, 2026
Loved it! Recommend!

We really loved our experience during this day trip to hells gate and visit to lake Naivasha. We really liked our guide Gomez at Hells gate. He was very kind and interesting and made sure everyone in our group was okay. He adapted very well to the need of the group! Higly recomend the visit with him! We also liked our driver Stephen, who was very punctual, very kind, and enthusiastic. Always smiling, helpful and accomodating . Very good driver also, we felt safe. Overall, highly recommend to book with them, and would say the price is totally worth it for the experience. There was not too much people at the same time, and the biking made the day more of an adventure, which we really enjoyed!

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Operator response

Hello Justine, Hope you are well Thank you for writing back to us about your trip to Hell`s Gate and Lake Naivasha. We are glad you loved the trip and your experience during the day. I will share your great feedback with your driver Stephen who was panctual,kind enthusiastic.Also your guide Gomez who was interesting and made sure you were okay. Thank you so much for your recommendation and rating. We look forward to hosting you again in future. Warm regards Daisy

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Mgoestocollege
July 1, 2026
From Adventure to Serenity: Hell's Gate & Lake Naivasha

If you're looking for a day trip from Nairobi, book this one. Seriously. We chose the Hell's Gate + Lake Naivasha tour, with the cycling option in Hell's Gate, and it turned out to be one of the highlights of our trip to Kenya. We had already been on a traditional safari, which was incredible, but cycling through Hell's Gate was something completely different. Riding a bike surrounded by such striking landscapes, while watching zebras, giraffes, antelopes, and buffalo roaming freely in their natural habitat, is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. It makes you feel very small, but in the best possible way. Being there is a beautiful reminder of the wisdom, balance, and grandeur of nature. After all that adventure and exercise, Lake Naivasha was the perfect contrast. The boat ride was peaceful and relaxing, and we loved seeing so many different bird species, as well as entire families of hippos popping their heads above the water and wiggling their little ears. It was simply magical. The real stars of the day, however, were our two guides: Stephen and Gomez. Stephen was responsible for getting us everywhere safely and making sure we were comfortable and well taken care of throughout the day. Although his main role was driving, he went far beyond that. He is genuinely kind, thoughtful, incredibly patient, and also funny and charismatic, especially considering the absolutely wild traffic we encountered. Gomez, our guide in Hell's Gate, could not have been better. Warm, knowledgeable, and passionate about the park, he answered every question we had and shared so much fascinating information. Beyond that, he is simply someone you can have great conversations with about life. He made the entire experience even more memorable. Together, Stephen and Gomez are an A1+++++++ team. If you book a tour with them, you really can't go wrong. We would recommend them 1000% without hesitation. Thank you both for giving us a day we'll never forget!

Operator response

Hello Monika, Hope you are doing well Thank you so much for your incredibly kind and detailed review! We're truly delighted to hear that your Hell's Gate and Lake Naivasha tour was one of the highlights of your trip to Kenya. Cycling through Hell's Gate alongside the wildlife is indeed a unique experience, and we're glad you also enjoyed the peaceful boat ride on Lake Naivasha. Your wonderful words about Stephen and Gomez mean a great deal to us. We'll be sure to share your compliments with them—they'll be thrilled to know they made such a lasting impression. Providing safe, informative, and memorable experiences is what we strive for every day. Thank you once again for choosing us and for your heartfelt recommendation. We hope to welcome you back to Kenya for another unforgettable adventure in the future! Best regards Daisy

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