From Nairobi: Boat, Bike & Walking Safari Day Trip Around Hell’s Gate Park, Lake Naivasha & Crescent Island
Starting from/returning to Nairobi area hotels, airport, or location of your choice.
We’ll pick you up in style – your own private 4 x4 Land Cruiser Jeep.
- Nairobi
- Hell's Gate National Park
- Lake Naivasha
- Crescent Island
Picture this crazy day – you wake up in Nairobi and within hours you are trekking amongst zebras and giraffes! Now let’s step it up a notch – you’re sailing on a beautiful lake gliding past enormous hippos. Ready for more? How about bicycling past natural springs and geysers – up ahead you spot – impala, gazelle, and buffalo. Pedaling by the gently grazing animals you can’t believe how close they are.
Three kinds of special safaris, all within an easy drive of Nairobi… all in one day.
At Africa Kenya Safaris we specialize in creating moments like this. And we make it so easy to get you out on safari. Care to do more trekking, less bicycling? Just let us know – we’re here to make this your adventure.
Hell’s Gate Tours
It’s only a two-hour drive from the heart of Nairobi to this national park known for its geothermal mineral pools and steaming hot springs. You’ll meet your friendly driver/guide at 7 am for the easy drive past the rising Rift Valley towers on your way to the park.
The geysers and steam vents are only part of the drama of Hell’s Gate National Park. As we enter this expressive landscape, you’ll discover great scenic gorges, huge rock formations, and ancient volcanic towers.
Here’s another way Hell’s Gate is unique: In most national parks, you’ll do your exploring from your safari jeep. But at Hell’s gate, you can take a guided walking safari to get near the zebras, gazelles, and giraffes.
And bicycling! In what other park can you ride bikes past grazing giraffes on the flat, level savannah. Pedal your way through brilliant sandstone gorges looking for eland, buffalo, and hartebeest.
Another special treat – look for “Pride Rock”, the towering majestic rock formation that inspired the Disney filmmakers for the animated movie, “The Lion King”.
Care to do more hiking than biking? It’s your choice. Just let us know how you want to experience the park.
Either way, we’ve made a lot of tracks this morning and it’s time for lunch. We’ll continue to Lake Naivasha for a buffet meal at the Naivasha Sopa Resort.
Fast & Flexible
At AKS you write the rules. Travel and explore at your own pace in you own way. We’re fast, flexible, and always ready to respond to your requests. Book in advance or even the day before. We’ll get you out on safari – pronto!
Lake Naivasha
The cool thing about Lake Naivasha is its variety of natural surroundings – a beautiful freshwater lake, rich forest land, dramatic gorges – even volcanoes. We’ll enjoy our lunch at the authentic Sopa Resort and then set sail across the lake on a water safari. You’ll glide near lounging hippos while in the background buffalo, impala, and other grazers appear on the shore.
But take time to explore the nearby papyrus swamps and their abundance of herons and kingfishers. Then tread into the distinctive acacia forest, for it holds hawks, cuckoos, woodpeckers, and other avian surprises.
Stay Connected or Not. Your Choice.
We realize you’re on safari to get away from the usual. Still, there are times you may want to go online… perhaps to share your photos and adventures with friends. Our safari vehicles connect with Wi-Fi, about 75% of the time so you can usually connect when you want.
Crescent Island Game Sanctuary
This special little park is privately owned and easy to negotiate. We’ll take a guided walking safari, moving amongst zebras, giraffes, impalas, and lots of colorful birds. The reserve is quite dense with wildlife but not that many people know about its plentiful treasures.
You may spot hippos, pelicans, and other shorebirds at this jewel of a retreat. Climb the hill here for wonderful views of nearby Lake Naivasha and Hell’s Gate. It’s easy to fall in love with this charming getaway.
What a healthy break from the city and a perfect introduction to Kenya’s abundant wildlife. Let African Kenya Safaris arrange your getaway. Just reach us here and we’ll have you on the safari road pronto.
The Details
No one is more important to the success of your safari than your guide. At AKS, we have the friendliest, most experienced driver/guides. He will guide, host, inform, and look after you like the special guest you are. That’s our guarantee.
You’ll safari in style out to the parks in your own private 4 x 4 Land Cruiser Jeep – the best way to experience Africa with its higher seating for better views and its rugged all-wheel drive.
Please give us a shout at Africa Kenya Safaris to set up your private, personalized tour of these fun and close-by parks.
Check Out Your Ride
Experience your Africa Kenya Safari in a customized pop-top roof 4x4x Safari Jeep that features: Portable fridge/Cooler Box, 4 Binoculars, long-range high-frequency radio, 4G/LTE broadband WIFI connectivity, AC 230 V Power Outlets, First Aid Kit, Safari Guide Books, Baby Seats (on request), Side steps (on request) and most importantly an expert multi-lingual safari guide who will ensure you have an incredible safari experience.
Time Capsule:
Hell’s Gate Park, Lake Naivasha, & Crescent Island Day Tour
7:00 am – We’ll start early from your hotel or pickup spot of your choosing. Hop into your private safari vehicle for the ride to Hell’s Gate Park. Along our route, we’ll stop to gaze at the soaring Rift Valley escarpments or towers.
We will explore the gorges and steaming landscapes of Hell’s Gate Park on foot, or by bicycle… or both! Your choice. You can even stay in your safari vehicle as you glide by the grazing antelope, gazelle, giraffe, and zebras.
Then it’s a relaxing lunch at Lake Naivasha Sopa Resort.
A boating safari across Lake Naivasha follows as we relax at the sight of hippos, birds, and wildlife over on the shore. We may explore acacia forest and nearby woodland.
The sanctuary of Crescent Island is next, and we’ll be treated to a walking tour taking us by the island’s buffalo, antelope, giraffe, zebra, and whoever else shows up!
Toward evening we will depart for Nairobi and bring you back to your hotel or place of your choice.
Tour Highlights
- Hot springs and geysers at Hell’s Gate Park
- Spectacular Hell’s Gate gorge walk
- Bicycle safari past diverse wildlife
- Lake Naivasha boat safari
- Nature trails
- Varied birdlife
- Buffet lunch
- Crescent Island guided walking safari
Accommodations
OUR TOUR PRICES
Please check out our prices for these private safaris – you’ll see they are the most reasonable anywhere for each tour. There are no hidden fees, plus you’ll travel in safari-style in a 4 x 4 Land Cruiser Jeep.
| Tour Price is per Person | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
| Amount in USD | 280 | 200 | 170 | 160 | 150 | 130 |
Your Tour Includes
- Nairobi hotel / residence pick-up & drop-off.
- Transport in a customized 4×4 pop up top Land Cruiser jeep
- Services of a experienced English/other language speaking safari tour guide/driver
- Park entry permits
- Boat safari at Lake Naivasha
- Guided walking safari at Crescent Island
- Bicycle for Hell’s Gate Tour
- Walking Safari
- Buffet Lunch
- Park entrance fees
- Bottled drinking water in safari vehicle
- The flying doctors medical, emergency and rescue cover
- Government taxes and local levies
– Items and services of a personal nature
– Tips & Gratuities
Why Visit Hell’s Gate, Lake Naivasha and Crescent Island?
So close to the city but existing in another world, these special parks offer novel types of safaris – boat, bicycle, and guided walking treks. And all these activities will bring you close to the animals. It’s a great introduction to the larger wonders of Kenya’s colorful wildlife
