Hells Gate National Park & Lake Naivasha Day Trip from Nairobi
Overview
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6 hours
Mobile ticket
Once a traveler books this tour, they will get to witness some amazing physical features, such as the Great Rift Valley. Get to witness some parts of where The Lion King was filmed at Hell's Gate. Enjoy the opportunity to ride a bike inside a national park. Have the opportunity to go around the lake on a boat while viewing the hippos.
Additional Info
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Travel time for the whole tour is 3 hours
What To Expect
Hell's Gate National Park
Hell’s Gate National Park is a unique and fascinating destination located in the Great Rift Valley, approximately 10 kilometers from Lake Naivasha, Kenya. The park is known for its diverse wildlife, stunning geological formations, and opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, and rock climbing. Upon pick-up, transportation time is 3 hours for both ways. Have a stopover at the great rift valley then proceed to the park. Get to enjoy a game drive within the park, or opt to do bike riding at a hiring fee of $10. After enjoying the game drive, head to Lake Naivasha for a boat ride(optional). Get to enjoy the sight of some hippos and eagles as they get fish inside the lake. Have a view of Crescent Island from a distant and some animals on the Island. Afterwards head back to Nairobi.
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Hells Gate National Park & Lake Naivasha Day Trip from Nairobi
Pickup included
What‘s Included
Admission fee
Bike
Transportation
Bottle of water
Driver/Guide
Lunch
Boat ride fee $25 per person
Hells gate entry fee
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
9 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Very nice, well organised good explanation, would highly recommend!
Companion24283372168,May 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Well organised, good explanation, highly recommend!
Awesome experience
D2814AVsamuelt,May 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It's great and amazing tour from Nairobi to naivasha hells gate with absolutely friendly and helpful team from Kensil tours.my guide Geoffrey was beyond being helpful coz he made sure we saw alot of animals especially buffalo, hippos ,zebras and we were lucky to spot hyenas and leopard on top of a tree,absolutely amazing 👏 🤩 coz he said its a bit rare since they are nocturnal animals...I rely wished I had more tym in kenya to spend the night there coz of the magnificent scenery I encountered..highly recommend guys to visit hells gate ,can't wait to return home and share the experience with my friends and family. Kudos 👏 💐 to Kensil tours and the entire staff for organising such a tour thou my booking was very abrupt..
Awesome 💯😎
287geoffreyn,May 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great experience awesome adventure with very friendly people.. pick up from my hotel was smooth and on time..met our abled guide and driver Simon who was very educative and patient not forgetting very responsive to our questions.The journey was quite exiting because of the beautiful scenery along the way.. highly recommended for a person who has limited time in Nairobi.. awesome staff of kensil tours..kudos.
It was just unforgetable and we are definately booking with kensil tour and travel for another destination.
esthermZ4727DU,Apr 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had the most beautiful experience and the most comfortable guide to be with throught the whole tour.The view of the place was unmatched .
Amazing
KsushaZ,Apr 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing day at hells gate and lake Navasha! So many animals and beautiful views. Loved pelicans and hippos. Kevin my tour guide was very friendly! I would definitely recommend the tour.
Amazing experience
rebeccahR9167EF,Mar 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This tour to Hells gate and lake Naivasha was highly enjoyable. It is an experience not to be missed. Our guides were extremely knowledgeable and Joseph in Hells Gate was great fun with his stories and songs. It was a very unique way of experiencing the amazing scenery and also getting to see some animals up close. Highly recommend booking this tour.
Awesome experience
L7611UWkevinn,Aug 28, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The trip was awesome. Planning to go back very soon. I recommend other people to also visit cause really it is worth every dollar?
Good experience
Guide Joseph,Jun 22, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Good experience at Hell's Gate and beautiful scinary. Punctuality, communication was at a higher level. I highly recommend this trip
Thriling.
Relax16447323861,Jun 22, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The view and experience was great. There are several activities like cycling, drive and hiking. It more exciting and alive with a guide.
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