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Lake Naivasha in a Day: 15 Trips from Nairobi

141 tours  ·  from $31

Ninety minutes from Nairobi and the easiest real day out in the country. The 15 below cover the hippo boats, the gorge walk at Hell’s Gate, the bike ride through the park and Crescent Island on foot, each priced and timed.

1 Day trip to Hells Gate and Lake Naivasha From Nairobi - Cycling past zebra and giraffe at Hell’s Gate
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1 Day trip to Hells Gate and Lake Naivasha From Nairobi

1.1 Day trip to Hells Gate and Lake Naivasha From Nairobi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 332 reviews · from $110Our pick

Leave Nairobi at 7am for Hell’s Gate National Park, where you’ll cycle past zebras, giraffes, gazelle, and rock formations before hiking through the gorge. A private driver handles the long road journey, and guides such as Joash, David, Jaffar, and Harrison have been praised for their care and local insight. Add a one-hour Lake Naivasha boat ride for $25.

“Fantastic day! David was a great guide and our driver had ”mad” driving skills. David knew tons about Hells Gate which made the day very enjoyable. Boat trip on the lake was also wonderful. Lunch was not great and overpriced - if I had known I would have ordered something other than the buffet.”

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Day Trip: Hell's Gate Bike Ride & Lake Naivasha Boat Ride - Leaving Nairobi and crossing the Great Rift Valley
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Day Trip: Hell’s Gate Bike Ride & Lake Naivasha Boat Ride

2.Day Trip: Hell’s Gate Bike Ride & Lake Naivasha Boat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 251 reviews · 9 - 10 hours · from $34Best value

Leave Nairobi early for a Great Rift Valley viewpoint, a guided Lake Naivasha boat ride, and Hell’s Gate National Park. Cycle 16 km past zebras, giraffes, gazelles, and buffalo, then walk through the gorge. Guides such as Ruth, Isaiah, and Erick have been praised for patient help, though park fees, the $25 boat ride, lunch, and bike costs may be extra.

“The day trip was great, well organised and friendly, knowledgeable and personable drivers. I was a single female and felt very safe. Only point worth checking is the fitness levels of your group as too much faffing can lead to a delay getting home. That said, I didnt hugely mind because the park is beautiful and everything was very relaxed.”

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5 Days Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru & Naivasha Budget Joining Safari - Day 2: A full Masai Mara wildlife day
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5 Days Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru & Naivasha Budget Joining Safari

3.5 Days Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru & Naivasha Budget Joining Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 229 reviews · from $810

Spend five days moving from Nairobi through the Great Rift Valley to Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru, Lake Naivasha, and Hell’s Gate. You’ll look for the Big Five, rhinos, flamingos, hippos, and more in a small group of up to seven. Guides may include Francis, Joseph, Dennis, Evans, or Kush. Boat rides and a Maasai village visit are optional.

“We saw a lot of animals,different kinds,very unique.especially in Masamala,wonderful!I love it.”

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Hell's Gate National Park Private Bike Tour from Nairobi - Two hours on a bicycle inside Hells Gate
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Hell’s Gate National Park Private Bike Tour from Nairobi

4.Hell’s Gate National Park Private Bike Tour from Nairobi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 192 reviews · from $125

Leave Nairobi at 7am with a private driver, stop at the Great Rift Valley viewpoint, then cycle Hell’s Gate beside zebras, gazelles, and giraffes. A park guide leads the gorge walk. After lunch at Naivasha Fisherman’s Camp, add a one-hour boat ride for hippos and birds. Guides such as Isaac, Stephen, Dennis, and Peter have earned strong praise for their care and local insight.

“This trip was an unparalleled way to get close to nature. All the animals look a whole lot larger when you’re not in a safari truck! The boat tour was also well worth the detour, lots of hippos and the best bird watching I’ve ever been around. They don’t take credit cards at the boat launch so remember to bring cash!”

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Day Tour To Hell's Gate National Park and Optional Boat Ride on Lake Naivasha. - Entering Hell’s Gate by bicycle
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Day tour to Hell’s Gate National park and optional Boat ride on lake Naivasha

5.Day tour to Hell’s Gate National park and optional Boat ride on lake Naivasha

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 161 reviews · from $125

Leave Nairobi at 7am for Hell’s Gate National Park, where you’ll cycle for about two hours with a private guide and look for zebra, eagles, and other wildlife. After lunch, add a one-hour Lake Naivasha boat ride for $25 per person. Guides such as Stephen, Gaddafi, Charles, and Sammy are praised for friendly, careful service.

“Stephen and the entire crew was amazing. The park and experience exceeded our expectations. Pick up and drop off was on time. We felt completely comfortable and safe.”

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4 Days Safari Lake Nakuru NP Naivasha and Masai Mara - Day two: From Nakuru to the Masai Mara
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4 Days Safari Lake Nakuru NP Naivasha and Masai Mara

6.4 Days Safari Lake Nakuru NP Naivasha and Masai Mara

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 132 reviews · from $1,961

You’ll travel by private safari vehicle from Nairobi to Lake Naivasha, Crescent Island, Lake Nakuru, and the Masai Mara. Expect Rift Valley views, a boat ride with hippos, a guided walk among wildlife, rhino sightings, and long game drives. Guide assignments vary, with Mussa, David, George, Peter, James, and Kamara among the guides praised for their skill.

“Four day safari with flexivel Kenya Safaris was super amazing. We had the best and most knowledgeable driver guide David.”

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5 Days Lake Naivasha, Lake Nakuru, & Masai Mara - Day two: Flamingos, rhinos, and Rothschild giraffes at Lake Nakuru
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5 Days Lake Naivasha, Lake Nakuru, & Masai Mara

7.5 Days Lake Naivasha, Lake Nakuru, & Masai Mara

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 101 reviews · from $2,671

Start in Nairobi and travel by private 4x4 Land Cruiser to Lake Naivasha, Lake Nakuru, and Masai Mara. Expect boat, walking, or horseback activities, rhinos and flamingos, then two game-drive days among lions, elephants, leopards, buffalo, and more. Guides may include Steve, Moses, Frank, Kevin, John, or Chacha.

“We discovered Marvels of Africa thru Trip Advisor.We were looking for a customised package and when we got in touch with them, they were right from the onset, supportive and very helpful in helping us design the trip as per our requirementRead more”

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Full Day Lake Nakuru Park and optional boat ride on Lake Naivasha - Morning game drive at Lake Nakuru National Park
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Full Day Lake Nakuru Park and optional boat ride on Lake Naivasha

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

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

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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Nairobi: Hell's Gate National Park and Lake Naivasha Tour - Hell’s Gate by bicycle, with wildlife beside the road
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Nairobi: Hell’s Gate National Park and Lake Naivasha Tour

9.Nairobi: Hell’s Gate National Park and Lake Naivasha Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 93 reviews · 1 day · from $110

Leave Nairobi for the Great Rift Valley, cycle about 16 kilometers through Hell’s Gate National Park, walk through a dramatic gorge, and optionally take a one-hour Lake Naivasha boat ride. Guides such as Jimmy, Nicodemus, Peter, and Charles lead the day, with wildlife sightings, park fees, lunch, and the boat paid separately.

“It was a wonderful tour in my trip to Africa. Jimmy is an amazing guide, he talked very interestingly and in detail about every animal, about mountains, faults. We visited Hills Gate and Lake Naivasha in one day. It was my best tour in Kenya, thank you very much”

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Small Group Budget Tour to Hells Gate National Park and Lake Naivasha Boat Ride - The 7 a.m. drive from Nairobi
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Small Group Budget Tour to Hells Gate National Park and Lake Naivasha Boat Ride

10.Small Group Budget Tour to Hells Gate National Park and Lake Naivasha Boat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 85 reviews · from $57

Join a shared day trip from Nairobi to cycle through Hell's Gate National Park, walk its narrow gorges, and take an optional Lake Naivasha boat ride. Guides such as David, Jaffar, Kazungu, and Patrick are praised for clear advice and safe driving. The $57 price excludes park entry, the $25 boat ride, and lunch.

“Jeffer and Patrick our tour guides took there time and where knowable. The bike ride throughout the park was not bad, meaning the distance and time it took. Saw lots of animals. The boat ride was also good, hippo sighting chances was 100%.”

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Day Tour To Lake Nakuru Park With Optional Boat Ride on Lake Naivasha - The Great Rift Valley viewpoint
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Day Tour To Lake Nakuru Park With Optional Boat Ride on Lake Naivasha

11.Day Tour To Lake Nakuru Park With Optional Boat Ride on Lake Naivasha

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 84 reviews · from $210

Leave Nairobi at 6:00am for Lake Nakuru’s flamingos, pelicans, and game drive, then continue to Lake Naivasha for an optional one-hour boat ride with hippo viewing and eagle feeding. Your private driver-guide handles the day’s transport. Park admission and boat fees are extra, and the entry fee must be paid by Visa card.

“We had an excellent day around beautiful, peaceful Lake Nakuru. The national park offers much more than the famous flamingos; we saw plenty of wildlife while enjoying the surroundings. Samuel was a highly knowledgeable guide who really made an effort to give us the besRead more”

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Day Tour To Hell's Gate National Park and Optional Boat Ride on Lake Naivasha. - Entering Hell’s Gate by bicycle
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Day Tour To Hell’s Gate National Park and Optional Boat Ride on Lake Naivasha.

12.Day Tour To Hell’s Gate National Park and Optional Boat Ride on Lake Naivasha.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 78 reviews · from $65

Leave Nairobi at 7am for Hell’s Gate National Park, where you cycle about 16 kilometers beside zebras, giraffes, and warthogs with a park guide nearby. Add a boat ride on Lake Naivasha for hippos, pelicans, and fish eagles. Calvin, Frank, and other local guides have led this private day trip.

“Calvin and Frederick were excellent!! They made our day fantastic! The bike ride and hike were great to see the scenery. Wear hiking/good walking shoes. Our tour was just myself and my husband so it was great to have flexibility. This is not thRead more”

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Lake Nakuru, Naivasha & Masai Mara 4 Days Private Jeep Safari - Day 2: A short Nakuru drive, then the Masai Mara
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Lake Nakuru, Naivasha & Masai Mara 4 Days Private Jeep Safari

13.Lake Nakuru, Naivasha & Masai Mara 4 Days Private Jeep Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 72 reviews · from $2,900

Start in Nairobi with a Rift Valley drive, a Lake Naivasha boat safari, Crescent Island walk, Lake Nakuru wildlife viewing, and two Masai Mara game drives. Your private 4x4 Jeep and guide, including guides such as James, Tony, Mike, or Norman, give your group room to set the pace. Meals and Nairobi transfers are included.

“My wife and I booked a 4 days safari to Lake Nakuru, Naivasha and Masai Mara. We saw a lot of wild animals, birds and beautiful landscapes. We chose to stay at Lake Nakuru lodge and Zebra Plains Tented Camp.”

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Multi Day Masai Mara Lake Nakuru Park Hellsgate Park Tour - Day 1: Nairobi to the Masai Mara by way of the Rift Valley
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Multi Day Masai Mara Lake Nakuru Park Hellsgate Park Tour

14.Multi Day Masai Mara Lake Nakuru Park Hellsgate Park Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 63 reviews · from $850

You’ll travel from Nairobi to the Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru, and Hell’s Gate National Parks in a small group of up to eight. Expect game drives, self-contained tented camping, a Rift Valley viewpoint, rhinos, birds, walking and cycling options, and guides such as Jack, Ken, or Richard. The optional Maasai village visit costs $10 to $20.

“The booking process was very easy and everything ran smoothly throughout the trip. Ken was a very knowledgeable and helpful guide and made our time enjoyable. The accommodation in the Mara was basic but clean and comfortable and gRead more”

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Private Hiking Day Trip to Mt. Longonot from Nairobi - Climbing Through Mt. Longonot National Park
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Private Hiking Day Trip to Mt. Longonot from Nairobi

15.Private Hiking Day Trip to Mt. Longonot from Nairobi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 58 reviews · from $130

Leave Nairobi at 6 a.m. for a private climb through Mt. Longonot National Park. Your English-speaking guide sets the pace up steep ravines to the crater rim, with time to walk around it if your energy holds. After lunch near Lake Naivasha, add an optional boat cruise for hippos and African fish eagles.

“Vincent picked me up at 6am in a clean car. It was just me on this trip. He had with him Saffa a trainee. We stopped at the view point for the rift valley (but to be honest better views come as you head to longonot and from longomot itself). Read more”

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