Hell's Gate biking safari and Lake Naivasha boat ride
Bike the gorges, then float past hippos on the lake
A day tour from Nairobi combines a two-hour biking safari through Hell's Gate National Park with a one-hour boat ride on Lake Naivasha, where you watch hippos and birds from the water. The itinerary includes transport from Nairobi, a private guide, bike rental, park entry and a stop at the gorges—a series of narrow land depressions where you walk underneath rock formations and through caves. The boat ride is optional and costs extra; lunch is not included.
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Step-by-step itinerary
Hell's Gate and Lake Naivasha tour
- Depart Nairobi at 7am
- Stop at Great Rift Valley viewpoint
- Arrive Hell's Gate at 9am
- Biking tour in Hell's Gate for 2 hours
- Walk in the gorges for 1 hour
- Return bikes at Hell's Gate gate
- Drive to Naivasha Fishermans camp for lunch
- Take 1 hour boat ride on Lake Naivasha
- Drive back to Nairobi
- Arrive Nairobi by 6pm
The Experience
You leave Nairobi at 7am and drive to Hell's Gate, arriving around 9am after a brief stop at the Great Rift Valley viewpoint. The biking portion lasts two hours, covering the park on a bike with a private guide who knows the terrain and the wildlife. At 11am you dismount and spend an hour walking the gorges—thin depressions in the landscape where the ground drops away and you move through narrow passages, some opening into caves. The guide leads you through these formations before you return the bikes at the gate by 1pm.
From there, you drive to Naivasha Fisherman's Camp for lunch (your own cost). At 2pm you board a boat for a one-hour ride on Lake Naivasha, where hippos surface near the water's edge and numerous bird species move through the reeds and overhead. The boat returns by 3pm, and you begin the drive back to Nairobi, arriving by 6pm. The entire day runs eight hours from start to finish.
Transport is included throughout, as are the bike rental, the private Hell's Gate guide, fuel and driver charges, and park entry. Children from age three are welcome, and specialized infant seats are available. The boat ride is optional—add it at checkout for 25 USD per person if you want the water portion; the biking and gorge walk happen either way.
What’s included
- Transport from Nairobi with pickup included.
- bicycle rental.
- a private Hell's Gate guide speaking English.
- park entrance fee.
- fuel and driver charges.
- specialized infant seats available for children from age three.
Operated by Perfect Safaris
Is this one for you?Choose this tour if you want to bike and walk inside a national park in the morning, then see wildlife from the water in the afternoon—the private guide and fixed itinerary mean the day holds together without you arranging transport or timing separately. Add the boat ride at checkout if hippo and bird viewing from the lake appeals to you; the biking and gorge walk happen either way.
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Top questions
What exactly are the gorges at Hell's Gate that we walk through?
The gorges are narrow depressions in the landscape where the ground drops away, creating thin passages you walk underneath. Some sections have formed caves where you move through rock formations, and the one-hour walk takes you through several of these natural features inside the park.
Is the boat ride on Lake Naivasha included in the tour price, or do I pay extra?
The boat ride is optional and costs 25 USD per person at checkout. The biking safari and gorge walk are included; you choose whether to add the one-hour boat ride to see hippos and birds from the water.
What time does the tour depart from Nairobi, and when do we return?
The tour departs Nairobi at 7am and returns by 6pm, covering eight hours total. You arrive at Hell's Gate around 9am after a stop at the Great Rift Valley viewpoint, then bike for two hours, walk the gorges for one hour, and have the boat ride option in the afternoon before the drive back.
Is lunch included in the tour?
Lunch is not included. You stop at Naivasha Fisherman's Camp around 1pm where you can purchase food and drinks on your own before the boat ride.
Do I need biking experience to join this tour?
The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels. You bike for two hours through Hell's Gate with a private guide, and bikes are provided as part of the tour. Children from age three are welcome, and specialized infant seats are available.
What wildlife will we see on the boat ride?
The one-hour boat ride on Lake Naivasha is designed for hippo viewing and bird watching. Hippos surface near the water's edge, and numerous bird species inhabit the lake and its reeds.
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