Hells gate national park is one of the few places where you can do a bike ride while viewing wild animals. The park can also be accessed by car and on foot. The short hike at the gorge lets you see iconic volcanic rock formations and hotsprings. Later you also visit lake Naivasha which has hippos, birds and views of the crescent island.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Private transportation
✔ Guiding Fees
✔ Cycling fees
✔ Professional driver and guide
✖ Entrance fees to Hells Gate National Park (26usd to be paid via Ecitizen.kws)
✖ Boat ride fee (25usd to be paid on the day of the tour)
✖ Food and drinks
✖ Tips and Gratuities
Pickup Locations
1. West Lerruat Hotel
2. Rosa Mystica Christian Guest House
3. 37 On Kikambala
4. Westside Apartments
5. Sunrise Guest House
6. Sakina Hotel & Restaurant
7. Santa Fe Hotel Nairobi
8. Kwetu Nairobi, Curio Collection By Hilton
9. Prearea Hotel
10. Best Western Plus Westlands
11. Lowela Hotel
12. Novotel Nairobi Westlands
13. Dayo Suites and Hotel
14. StanMar Hotel
15. Valley Arcade Towers
16. New Carnation Hotel
17. Hillstone Safari Lodge
18. Idyllic Ventures Ltd
19. Nomad Paradise Hotel
20. Okash City Boutique Hotel
Additional Info: Pickups away from nairobi can be organised at a fee.
Itinerary
1
Hell's Gate National Park
Hells gate is a national park is located 115 km from Nairobi(2 hour drive). It is one of the parks where you can do a bike ride while viewing animals. This park has volcanic rock formations; volcanic plugs, the main wall and the gorge.
The trip begins at 7.00am where your driver picks you up from your hotel. After driving for an hour you will take a break at the Great rift valley view point for pictures. The drive then continues for 1 more hour then you will arrive at hells gate.
Here you will choose a good bike for the trip then start the bike ride with your guide. It is a 8km bike ride one way to the gorge. Your guide will show you all the volcanic rock formations and animals in the park. You will also see the original idea for the Pride rock in Lion king! Once you’re at the gorge entrance you will leave your bike and go for a short walk where you’ll view the gorge and visit a hotspring. You also get to see where mufasa dies(Lion king). The bike ride back to the car follows.
Duration: 4 hours
2
Lake Naivasha
Once back in the car your guide will drive you to Lake Naivasha for lunch followed by the boat ride. This is a one hour boat ride where you will see hippos birds and view the animals on the crescent island. You also get to see the effect of the increasing levels of water on the trees on the side of the lake. This is followed by the drive back to Nairobi where you will be dropped at your hotel.
Duration: 3 hours
Additional info
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
