This is the simplest safari excursion departing from Nairobi, as the wildlife reserves on the itinerary are situated in close proximity to Kenya’s capital. During this tour, you’ll explore two national parks: Lake Nakuru and Hell’s Gate, and you’ll get the opportunity to observe hippos and the Kingfisher bird at Lake Naivasha / Crescent Island.
Nairobi - Hell’s Gate National,Crescent Island and Lake Nakuru National Park
Nairobi National Park - Early morning departure from Nairobi (normal departure time is 08:00am) and proceed to Lake Naivasha which is only 1,5 hrs drive (90 km). On the way to the lake you will have short stop at Great Rift Valley view point for pictures.
Crescent Island Game Park - walking tour, option
Hell’s Gate National Park - Check in to the lodge and lunch at 12:30. We proceed to Hell’s Gate National Park at 15:00. In this park you will have the option of doing a trekking tour or a cycling tour which is a more adventurous way of exploring the park. If not, you are allowed to drive inside the park in your safari minibus which has an open rooftop. Hell’s Gate is home to giraffe, warthog, zebra, buffalo, gazelle and many birds. You will explore the gorge area where you will leave the vehicle (or bicycle) at the parking lot and go on foot to have a guided tour / hiking of the scenic and ancient gorges and caves which make up the park history. After some tiresome hours of hiking and exploration, you may opt to visit the natural hot spa located within the park before you exit and drive back to your lodge for overnight at 18:00.
Lake Nakuru - Nairobi
Lake Naivasha - After early breakfast at Lake Naivasha, you will depart from the hotel at 07:00am and driven to Lake Nakuru for game drives.
Lake Nakuru - We will arrive to Lake Nakuru National Park at around 09:00am. Animals and birds that are easy to spot include flamingo, pelican, stork, white rhino, buffalo, giraffe, warthog and others. You will also visit the scenic observation hill or baboon cliff where you will see the lake from the view point. After the game drives, you will exit from the park at 13:00hrs for your lunch at Nakuru Town and then drive back to Nairobi arriving by 5pm.
- All park entrance fees included
- Full board accommodation in the chosen option
- Meals provided: breakfast, lunch, and dinner
- Transport in a safari-modified vehicle
- Hotel/airport pickup and drop-off included
- Alcohol drinks, beverages (available to purchase), and holiday supplements in the lodge/camp.
- Optional: Balloon safari ($450 p/p), Boat ride ($30 p/p), Masai village visit ($20 p/p)
- (25 USD p/p for the boat ride
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
