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

By African Beast Tours and Safaris
Recommended by 97% of travelers
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Ages 0-90
Duration: 8–10 hours
Start time: Check availability
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German, English, Spanish
Features animals


  • Hells gate Entrance Fees
  • Hotel drop-off
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • BIcycle Hire
  • Transport by private vehicle
  • Entry/Admission - Hell's Gate National Park
What's not included
  • Drinks
  • Food and drinks
  • Lunch
  • Gratuities
  • Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
  • Extra 20 USD for Spanish or German guide upon request(optional)
  • Boat ride (25USD) per person (cash or Mpesa)
  • Entry/Admission - Lake Naivasha


Departure details
  • Traveler pickup is offered.
  • Apartments Villas Hostels Any hotel/residence within Nairobi Note: airport transfer to your hotel will be charged USD 20 (paid upon arrival
  • Hotel pickup is offered. View the hotel list on our checkout page to see if yours is included among the pickup points.

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Infant seats available
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 67431P2

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Dress code is smart casual
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

How much is 1 Day trip to Hells Gate and Lake Naivasha From Nairobi?
1 Day trip to Hells Gate and Lake Naivasha From Nairobi price starts from $130.00. Discover and book 1 Day trip to Hells Gate and Lake Naivasha From Nairobi on Tripadvisor
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1 Day trip to Hells Gate and Lake Naivasha From Nairobi is hosted by African Beast Tours and Safaris. Read reviews, discover additonal experiences or contact African Beast Tours and Safaris on Tripadvisor. Discover and book 1 Day trip to Hells Gate and Lake Naivasha From Nairobi on Tripadvisor

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Itinerary
  • You'll get picked up
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  • 1
    Hell's Gate National Park
    Stop: 4 hours - Admission included
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  • 2
    Lake Naivasha
    Stop: 60 minutes - Admission excluded
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  • You'll return to the starting point
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About the operator
African Beast Tours and Safaris
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Nairobi, Kenya
Joined in March 2018

#41 of 1,391 Outdoor Activities in Nairobi
  • Beth S
    Beth S
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    If you want a day full of adventure…..
    I would suggest this tour to anyone. Martin is amazing! He went out of his way to make sure I got every picture that I wanted in the park. He made sure that we were the second in line for the elephant orphanage. So I would be able to see the elephants, and even get blessed by then….haha! Martin took me to the bead factory, which wasn’t even part of my tour, and I got to meet all the amazing women there. Then took me to the Giraffe Center. Where he had the educator, give me a private presentation about the giraffe and even paid for admission so that he would have a second bowl of feed for me to feed the giraffes. He took 57 pictures of me feeding the giraffes to make sure I got a perfect one. I can’t express how amazing my day was because of Martin. Anyone would be blessed to have him as a tour guide!
  • watermelon2009
    watermelon2009
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    Jambo!
    Our fantastic tour guide Patrick was waiting us at the airport on time. He took us to get some coffee first. Then we proceeded to Kobe Tough. after the visit to Kobe Tough we headed to the elephant orphanage where we saw a baby black rhino and many young elephants. The guide in the elephant orphanage told us the story of every elephant that they had rescued. Then George took us to see the Kenyan wildlife and nature. We almost got to see the big five exept the leopard. George was telling us about every animal that we saw and everything we asked he had the answer ready. We spent almost 4 hours at the safari which was plenty of time to see every animal. We visited the giraffe center where we got to feed giraffes while the tour guide Maurice took photos of us. He later showed us pictures of different giraffes and told us how the giraffe center was born. He hel an excellent presentation of these beautiful animals. For the final destination George took us to market where they sell paintings and other stuff for souvenir. On the way to the hotel George showed us little bit of the Kibera slum. This was an eye opening experience for us. Thank you so much Patrick and George for making sure that we see and experience everything. Thank you our Kenyan friends.
  • ksullivan965
    ksullivan965
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    Cultural shopping tour
    Disappointed! We booked this tour based on previous reviews and the importance of having a guide to navigate the “shopping and bartering” experience at the markets. We would have been better going alone. George picked us up at the hotel, however we had trouble finding him as we had no idea what vehicle he was driving , or that he was in fact sitting in the parking lot while we were waiting in the lobby. The drive was pretty quiet…no info on Nairobi at all, except when I asked a question or two. The most disappointing part was he just dropped us off in the parking lot at the first market and said see you in 45 min. No direction at all. When we entered and started to gather things in the basket, the prices seemed very high. My husband went out to find George to ask if we bartered or if they were set prices. He said no bartering, you pay set price! We were not onboard so bartered and ended up paying half. Leads me to think he was looking after himself and getting a cut from what we paid. Very disappointing!
  • Raqui1223
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    Great Experience
    We booked this 2 days before due to an issue with my original tour. They were very responsive and answered all my questions with details. Our a guide Celestine and driver Anthony were excellent! They were very knowledgeable and friendly. We brought our own lunch and they found a restaurant which allowed us to sit and eat our own food. Celestine made sure we had front view of the Baby Elephants. What really made this a great experience was having all entry fees included. We didn’t have to worry about getting our tickets resulting in us being able to move through lines swiftly. I would recommend!
  • Axana89
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    Safari day with George 😊
    The day was absolutely amazing !! A dream coming true. George my driver was bang on time to pick me up from my hotel. Explained the itenarary fully, where how when etc. Then we went to the National park, he sorted out the entrance so we didnt have to stay in the queu for too long. He would know the short cuts or some roads where we could definitely meet some animals, which was just WOW. Then he took me to the elephant orphanage, which again was a mind blowing experience. Please bear in mind, that place is strictly opens just for one hour per day, from 11 till 12. Dont be late and please if George says we need to go, it means we need to go now. 😆Then before heading to giraffe centre, George kindly took me to a very nice lil restaurant with traditional food which was delicious and very cheap. Next to it was a huuuge shop with all possible paintings, clothing, souveniers, so i also got a couple of nice presents for myself. And lastly we went to that giraffe centre, where George patiently waited for me to feed all the giraffes 😅 what a man !! In total we spent over 10h together where George would also teach me about few places as we were driving around. What a great man and what a wonderful experience that was !!
  • giovannadZ8527JN
    giovannadZ8527JN
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    a day trip to Mombasa
    I did a day trip to Mombasa they came to pick me up in Diani beach and drop me off in the evening. The tour guide (Alfred)was very good, acknowledged of mombasa history city . I am going to remember the visit to the wood market and the afternoon at Haller Park. The driver(Alex) is a good driver and kind of him to drive back and bring the souvenirs that I left in the vehicle to the hotel. Giovanna
  • Trail46028466823
    Trail46028466823
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    African Beast tour!
    If there is one activity I would recommend when visiting Kenya, it’s a tour of African Beast with Selestine and George! They were punctual, polite, well informed and very very caring! We originally planned three activities and ended the day with 4 amazing adventures. The memories I’ve made on this tour will last with me forever. Be sure to review their other tours as I’m sure they are just as exciting!!!
  • heyjencole
    heyjencole
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    Amazing Safari
    This experience was absolutely amazing!! Our guide Shadrack picked us up on time at our hotel in Nairobi and safely and comfortably got us to masai Mara by early morning . We made one stop for wash rooms and tea and gifts (at a very nice curio shop!) then switched to a 4wd vehicle to get into the park . Our driver was a local tribesman named Sam who was wonderful! He told us a lot about his tribe and his lifestyle and culture. We saw 4 of the big 5 (rhino was too elusive for us this day!) and got a bunch of great photos and videos. Shadrack knew the best spots for photos and how to get super close to the animals. We stopped for a great picnic lunch and then headed back out after about 5 hours in the park. Would definitely recommend this tour to everyone ! It was just my husband and I and Sam and shadrack and we felt comfortable the entire time. We passed other groups who looked like they were cramped and packed into their trucks and not having much fun. I was so grateful for the personal attention. Some things to be aware of : *it is a very bumpy ride ! Be prepared. *do not wear white or anything you don’t want to get dirty. If it has rained recently the mud will fly into the vehicle and you will get dirty . All part of the fun. *things in Kenya can be unpredictable, so just try to go with the flow. Thank you again for the wonderful experience !!!
  • azusas
    azusas
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    Amazing day in Nairobi
    My guide/driver, Calvins was so great! He was knowledgeable, friendly and kind. I got to see so many animals at the National Park. Giraffe center and the elephant orphange was so much fun too! Had the best time in Nairobi. Highly reccomend! And thanks to Mercy for arranging the tour!
  • Voyager08434839405
    Voyager08434839405
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    Nairobi National Park Safari & Giraffe Center
    Tim is a great guide. He is educated about Nairobi’s history, it’s people, and the different animal species in the park. I just wish the park had many more lions, cheetahs, and leopards. I highly recommend this safari.
  • 514reynab
    514reynab
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    Friendly guide great tour
    10/10 stars very kind and knowledgeable driver. He had a good eye for so many animals! Took great photos and we beat the crowds
  • alibL2394DN
    alibL2394DN
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    Incredible experience
    George is a great guide. It was a great day, from national park, to elephant orphanage then giraffe center, and he knows his way around. Totally reccomend.
  • suejdavies
    suejdavies
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    Nairobi National Park
    We had a lovely day visiting Nairobi National Park, Elephant Orphanage and Giraffe Centre with Martin. We were lucky enough to see lots of animals although unfortunately in spite of Martin’s best efforts, no lions. It didn’t matter because we saw so much else. Whenever we were watching and taking photographs Martin was patient and waited until we were ready before moving on. He was very knowledgeable and a pleasure to spend time with.
  • John C
    John C
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    Don’t miss this experience!!!
    First, I would like to say that this was a perfect ending to the perfect trip. We had Celestine and Jane as our host for the day. These ladies were the most gracious and inviting host that you could ask for. they were truly a memorable part of our trip. The tour took us to several different shopping destinations, which were all extremely nice, and did not have any pressure tactics. I feel that I brought some wonderful items back from Africa to the United States. For me, the bead factory was the highlight, and the women who worked there, the warm smiles, the genuine kindness, I was so happy to purchase items from there, knowing that I was supporting these ladies. Please do not miss this tour and hopefully you’ll be as lucky as I was to get Celestine and Jane as your host for the day.. thank you from John, Shawn, Erick
  • andrewdK6110AJ
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    I normally don’t write reviews but my experience compelled me to write this one…
    My group visited Kenya with business and kept having schedule changes, unsure of how much time we could get on a safari. Mercy was able to provide multiple options as our schedule changed and was extremely helpful in providing all the details we needed. Additionally, our driver Shadrack was incredibly helpful. He provided a comfortable write to and from our camp as well as provided knowledgeable information about various animals and Kenya. If you’re looking for a company who can help work with you to provide a customized safari that best fits your needs, this is the tour to work with.
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QG2022
Paris, France9 contributions
Jan 2023 • Solo
I went to this tour in January 23 and it was a very good experience. Anthony was an excellent driver (driving safely a very confortable vehicule) and pour guide Faith was very nice and knowledgeable, explaining all our activities during the day. I advise to book this tour with this company if you are a solo traveler wanted for a nice excursion from Nairobi that includes biking and boat safaris. Feel free to contact the company directly to know if they have scheduled group tour to share some costs with fellow travelers !
Written January 19, 2023
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Hello Quentin Thank you for sharing with us a five star rating and positive review on your amazing tour with us. I will definitely share your great feedback with your driver Antony and Guide Dennis African beast tours and safaris looks forward to hosting you time after time again. We believe in turning moments to lifetime impressions. Thank you, Kipawa
Written January 23, 2023
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Tyler H
1 contribution
Aug 2023 • Solo
Great experience. Driver and guide were very friendly and on time. The gorge is closed due to safety issues, but my guide took me on a slightly longer bike ride to accommodate. The boat ride was great as well - worth the additional $30 USD.
Written August 13, 2023
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Dan F
3 contributions
Sep 2023 • Family
As stated, once we arrived at our destination, the trip was fun and unique. Being outside of a motorized safari vehicle on a bike or hiking along the plains along side zebras and giraffes is not commonly possible in Kenya due to dangerous predators. The Hell’s Gate National park provides that experience. My wife and I are active 69 year olds but were pretty tired after a couple of hours of biking and hiking in heat and humidity. The Lake boat ride was great seeing many hippos up close basking in the sun along with other wildlife unique to Africa. Refreshing after biking, hiking and lunch.
The guide Ken and driver Johnson were polite and kind. The local guide at Hell’s Gate was especially good but did guide us into some uncomfortable situations with regard to safety. We were brave enough to say no to a few pathways and situations he encouraged.
We were surprised by a few unexpected not included expenses including boat ride and high price of lunch buffet.
The travel to and from the destination was in Johnson’s car and it was comfortable with adequate leg room for a tall person like myself. It did not have functioning ac which we missed being overheated.
The trip to and from destination was very scary with 100’s of trucks over mountainous terrain that required frequent dangerous passing. Johnson is a good driver and kept us safe and free from harm but not without a few hair raising incidents.
Written September 18, 2023
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Luke D
7 contributions
Sep 2023 • Couples
My wife and I had a really fabulous day around Lake Navaisha and Hell's Gate.

Our driver and guide - Johnson and Ken were really friendly, respectful and helpful throughout. They picked us up from the hotel promptly and navigated us from Nairobi to Hell's Gate well.

On arrival, we cycled around Hells Gate with Ken, taking in the sights and the animals. Ken was really good, he set a good pace on the bike and was helpful in taking photos and showing the site. The bike ride was 1 hour (8km) to the Gorge Dam and Ken showed us a viewpoint of the Gorge. We then cycled another hour back to the start. The total ride being 2 hours and 16km long

We would recommend for the bike ride that you take lots of water and don't go too quickly as it is very tiring! But Ken was happy to take breaks on the way back and was very caring/checked in on us regularly which made us feel very calm.

After the bike ride, we were due to take lunch before the boat ride, however there was a storm coming so we did the boat ride first. It was very enjoyable going out to see the hippos and the birds in the lake. Unfortunately we had to head back early as the rain was really coming down fast.

After lunch, we were a bit tired but Ken/Johnson were happy to take us back to Nairobi a little earlier than planned which was appreciated.

A really good trip which we would thoroughly recommend doing.
Written September 23, 2023
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Clare R
3 contributions
Feb 2023 • Couples
Chris was with us for the trip and can’t praise him more highly as is an excellent guide and organised everything. The bike ride is such a great way to see the wildlife close up and we would highly recommend it. We will definitely be using Chris again when we return and for a longer trip. He organised a boat trip on Naivasha at very short notice and nothing was too much trouble. Ask for Chris if you can! Thank you so very much!
Written February 24, 2023
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africanbeastsafaris
Hello Clare, Thank you for sharing with us a five star rating and positive review on your amazing tour with us. I will definitely share your great feedback with your driver/guide Chris. African beast tours and safaris looks forward to hosting you time after time again. We believe in turning moments to lifetime impressions. Thank you, Mercy.
Written March 1, 2023
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samwel n
London, UK76 contributions
Feb 2023 • Friends
The game bike ride and the boat ride at lake Naivasha was lovely and a very good experience for us, it was the best way to get out of Nairobi and enjoy the fresh air of the rift valley.
The only negative part of the trip was the guide from the tour operator.
The lady and the driver were very unfriendly, especially the lady she was very personal with her questions , being Kenyans on a day safari doesn’t mean that we all of a sudden became your brothers and were not accorded all the respect other tourists from foreign countries receive.
The boat ride at lake Naivasha was very professional and friendly and our boat trip was the best highlights of the day ..🙏🙏🙏
Written February 23, 2023
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africanbeastsafaris
Hello Samwel, Thank you for a five star rating and a positive review on your recent trip with us. We are pleased to hear you had a great time. We apologize for the negative part of the trip you experienced. We look forward to hosting you again. Thank you , Mercy
Written March 1, 2023
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Simon G
2 contributions
Firstly the contact with the agency was excellent. George arrived and was the main guide throughout the tour, he was excellent, friendly and knowledgeable, even during our drives through different areas, explaining the tribal districts, natural geography, local areas and animals making the travel a joy. He talked through in detail each stop and part of the tour, and used only the most excellent supporting guides for the cycling trip and boat trip. The entire experience was incredible and I would recommend this to anyone.
Written November 25, 2022
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africanbeastsafaris
Hello Simon, Thank you for sharing with us a five star rating and positive review on your amazing tour with us. It is a pleasure reading about your amazing tour with your guide George. African beast tours and safaris looks forward to hosting you time after time again. We believe in turning moments into lifetime impressions. Thank you, Mercy.
Written November 28, 2022
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Dawn H
3 contributions
Mar 2023 • Solo
Had a great day cycling, walking through the park and taking a boat trip on the lake. Was picked up from my accommodation and dropped off again by Denis who chatted to me throughout the journey and waited for me when I carried out an additional walk on the island which was not part of the Hells Gate experience.
Robert, my guide for cycling, was patient with me until I got the hang of the bike and the bumpy road. He pointed out all the animals and explained about the rock formations as we walked along the gorge.
I then did a separate walk on an island with a guide from the lake where again I saw many animals including several hippos.
I would say however that it is very hot doing all the activities so make sure you have plenty of sunscreen, a hat and water.
Written March 12, 2023
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africanbeastsafaris
Hello Dawn, Thank you for sharing with us a five star rating and positive review on your amazing tour with us. I will definitely share your great feedback with your guides. African beast tours and safaris looks forward to hosting you time after time again. We believe in turning moments to lifetime impressions. Thank you, Mercy
Written March 18, 2023
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erica C
Mae Sot, Thailand4 contributions
Feb 2023 • Solo
The day started with being picked up by the lovely tour guide, Suffolk, who made sure I was taken care of all day - he even remembered I love roadside grilled corn and got some by end of the day! The bike ride and walk in Hell’s gate national park was wonderful - the park landscape is quite unique - I had a wonderful guide named Gadiffe who knew everything about the park and the animals living there. Naivasha Lake had great hippo and bird siting and though not as beautiful as I had anticipated, was a peaceful boat ride. I’d definitely recommend this tour for a nice day out of Nairobi!
Written February 5, 2023
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africanbeastsafaris
Hello Christie, Thankyou for a positive review on your recent trip with us. It's a pleasure reading about your wonderful day with your guides. I will share your great feedback with your guides Suffolk and Gaddafi. African Beast Tours and Safaris looks forward to hosting you time and time again. Thankyou, Mercy.
Written February 6, 2023
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Audrey M
2 contributions
Dec 2021 • Couples
We went woth my partner and I for the second time in an excursion with Simba. And the experience was once again amazing! We booked the 1 day trip to hells gate. Simba was our driver/guide. He drove us for a bycicle ride which is just amazing. We saw wilde girafe, antilopes, facochair, buffalo's, zebras and so on. The tour is so nice, there is a guide who gives you lots of infos about the animals we are seeing, the ride is so so hard the guide follows our own rhythm. After 8km we reached the amazing gorges where we go for a small hike and then come back to our bikes. On the way there is a possibility for climbing as well. We are then brought to the lake which is just amazing. We got to see hypos lots of birds and girafes. That what for me the best part. You can then order some nice food at the restaurant of the lake in a very nice garden. Kenya is such a rich country for tourism and I definitely recommend to book this activity. The payment is very safe, the guides very knowledgeable and well connected. We will plan to come back next year for other excursions! Thanks again simba. Audrey and geremew
Written December 5, 2021
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Hello Once Again Audrey. Thank you so much for your review on African Beast Tours and Safaris, and selecting the company as your preferred choice of the hells gate tour. My team and i are extremely pleased to read that you enjoyed the highlights of the tour and level of service from simba our Driver/Guide. I will most definitely pass on your compliments to Simba and the other guides. Look forward to welcoming both you and the family back in the near future. In case we can support with future reservations to provide yet another memorable tours.please do get in touch. Best Regards Nelly
Written December 6, 2021
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