7 Full-Day Tours in Lake Naivasha Worth the Days

1.Full Day Lake Nakuru Park and optional boat ride on Lake Naivasha

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 95 reviews · from $202Our pick

Leave Nairobi early for a private drive through the Great Rift Valley to Lake Nakuru National Park. Spend about six hours on game drives, stopping for lunch and Makalia Waterfalls, then add a one-hour Lake Naivasha boat ride for hippos, fish eagles, and birds. Guides may include Paul, Peter, Jimmy, Simba, or Albert.

“Our guide was Jimmy again (yay) - and he's very patient and fun to hang with - amazing driver (both on road and offorad!) - we enjoyed our game drive in this park. He was able to spot animals for us and explain to us a lot of things. We've been to Southern Africa before and on several other game drives, yet we were still able to learn a lot from Jimmy on this game drive! Thanks for the tour and would recommend to friends and family!”

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2.Full-Day Hiking Guided Adventure at Mount Longonot

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · from $129Top rated

Leave Nairobi early for a guided climb of Mount Longonot, a steep 12-hour outing with hotel pickup, water, lunch, and a company T-shirt. Guide Peter is especially good at encouraging hikers through the altitude and loose, dusty sections. You can add a crater-rim walk and possibly a Lake Naivasha boat ride.

“Peter was my guide and he was amazing, highly recommend him! I almost wanted to quit bc the altitude was intense for me but he was, kind, patient, and encouraged me to keep going. I'm so glad I finished and had Peter's help as well, extremely grateful!”

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3.Full day private tour to Hells Gate National park from Nairobi.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $80Best value

Leave Nairobi at 8 am with a private driver-guide, stopping at the Great Rift Valley viewpoint before exploring Hell's Gate on foot or by bicycle. Walk through gorges, see zebras and giraffes, then add an optional Lake Naivasha boat ride for hippos and fish eagles. Sam is one guide named in past bookings.

“Really enjoyable : well worth it. Lots of steep walking into and out if gorge. Very interesting things to see and the animals we saw were amazing.”

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4.Mount Longonot Full-Day Hiking and Trekking Trip from Nairobi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $195

Start with a 6:00 am pickup in Nairobi and drive about an hour to Mount Longonot National Park. Your guide, possibly Kelvin or Kennedy-Darius, sets an easy pace up the volcano, with rest stops and Rift Valley views. Add a $20 Lake Naivasha boat ride for hippos and lakeside wildlife.

“What an experience! Kelvin was an amazing guide, trekking us up the beautiful Mt Longonot. He pointed out various wildlife along with educating us on the trees and flora in this area. He was also a great sport in taking pictures of us at the Read more”

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5.Nairobi: Full-Day Mount Longonot Hike with Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 5 reviews · 8 hours · from $245

Start with a 6:00 AM Nairobi pickup, drive to Mount Longonot, and hike 8 to 9 kilometers through steep volcanic terrain with a guide. After lunch, take a Lake Naivasha boat ride toward Crescent Island and possible hippo sightings. The day lasts about eight hours and suits reasonably fit walkers.

“Super day with every guide (driver, mt guide and boat guide) being extremely knowledgeable about their area. Also taken to a great spot for lunch, would recommend”

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6.Masai Mara Full Day Tour from Nairobi, Naivasha or Nakuru

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $380

Start early from Nairobi, Naivasha, or Nakuru and ride in a private tour van through the Great Rift Valley to Masai Mara. Your guide handles the park entry, game drive, lunch, and return transfer. Guides such as Tonny, Joseph, and John have earned praise for sharp animal spotting and friendly service.

“We had limited time but like to check out Masai Mara before flying out.”

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7.Hells Gate and Lake Naivasha Full Day Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $100

Start at 7:00 am from central Nairobi and travel to Hells Gate National Park for optional cycling, walking, wildlife viewing, and a gorge hike. After lunch, continue to Lake Naivasha for a 30-minute to one-hour boat ride among hippos and water birds. The tour includes transport, bikes, guide fees, park entry, WiFi, and bottled water, but not lunch.

“This excursion was one of the most amazing and memorable experiences of my life. Biking through the scenes of the Lion King, seeing so many animals in their natural environments, hiking through the gorge (challenging but rewarding), and taking the boat ride on Naivasha was breathtaking and SO MUCH FUN. I highly, highly recommend this tour.”

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