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Hell's Gate National Park Tour: Exploring Africa's Majestic Wildlife and Landscapes
4.9
77 Ratings
Naivasha
Embark on a thrilling adventure through Hell’s Gate National Park in East Africa. Explore majestic wildlife, stunning landscapes, and enjoy cycling and hiking in the park’s unique environment.
Embark on a thrilling adventure through Hell’s Gate National Park in East Africa. Explore majestic wildlife, stunning landscapes, and enjoy cycling and hiking in the park’s unique environment.
Duration:
10 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Hell’s Gate National Park - Our accredited guide/driver will pick you at 7am from your hotel. He will take you through a short tour briefing of the trip. Start the journey through the highlands of kikuyu. After an hour drive your reach the view point where you will stop for 30min to view the great rift valley as you take photos. You will also have…
- Hell’s Gate National Park - Our accredited guide/driver will pick you at 7am from your hotel. He will take you through a short tour briefing of the trip. Start the journey through the highlands of kikuyu. After an hour drive your reach the view point where you will stop for 30min to view the great rift valley as you take photos. You will also have a good view of mount Longonot, a volcano mountain with a crater on the top. Start driving down the rift valley for 1 hour towards lake Naivasha where hell’s gate national park sits. The agricultural activity done here is Rose flower growing and you will see plenty of green houses. At this point you will have reached the entrance to hell’s gate. Get your bike ready and start biking in the park. You will be seeing giraffes, zebras antelopes and gazelles grazing on both sides of the road as you ride down to the gorge area.
- Lake Naivasha - Lake Naivasha is a freshwater lake in Kenya, outside the town of Naivasha in Nakuru County, which lies north west of Nairobi. It is part of the Great Rift Valley. Here you will ride the motor boat on lake naivasha while seeing hippos and different bird species, including fish eagle.
What's Included
- Private transportation
- Professional guide
- Bicycle rental
- Private transportation
- Professional guide
- Bicycle rental
What's Not Included
- Alcoholic beverages
- Boat ride fee( USD 25) optional
- Entrance fee hells gate national park (26usd)
- cycling fee
- Lunch
- Alcoholic beverages
- Boat ride fee( USD 25) optional
- Entrance fee hells gate national park (26usd)
- cycling fee
- Lunch
Additional Information
Disney’s The Lion King animators derived inspiration from Hell’s Gate National Park, a region spanning approximately 26 square miles (68.25 square kilometers). This park, named after a break in the red-hued cliffs shaped by a prehistoric lake’s fluid course, is the only one in East Africa where you have the freedom to leave your safari vehicle and…
Disney’s The Lion King animators derived inspiration from Hell’s Gate National Park, a region spanning approximately 26 square miles (68.25 square kilometers). This park, named after a break in the red-hued cliffs shaped by a prehistoric lake’s fluid course, is the only one in East Africa where you have the freedom to leave your safari vehicle and explore on foot.
Unforgettable experiences include cycling across its vast plains and viewing the vibrant wildlife in their natural surroundings, or walking along the majestic gorge.
Furthermore, a boat ride on Lake Naivasha not only offers tranquil breezes for relaxation, but also a unique chance to observe thousands of hippos and various bird species.
Location
Hell's Gate National Park
Lake Road South, South of Lake Naivasha
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(77 Ratings)
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Q1457csjacobm
Mar 28, 2025
Safe and seamless - Fantastic! Calvin, my driver, was the best driver you could ask for - safe and capable on the challenging Kenyan roads. Also just a kind soul, enjoyable to spend time with. Highly recommend
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Erinotrips
Feb 24, 2025
Great Day Trip - We had an amazing trip to Hells Gate and Lake Naivasha. Our driver Calvin was very kind and took care of us during our transportation to and from
Nairobi. We first stopped at a lookout for Mount Logonot and got some great photos. Hells Gate was beautiful we saw a variety of wildlife and enjoyed the bike ride and hike. Sammy was an amazing guide and very knowledgeable. The boat ride at Lake Naivasha was beautiful and relaxing. Calvin took us to a nice place for lunch as well before heading home. We would highly recommend this day trip to see two beautiful sites especially if you’re limited on time.
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Doctordi2020
Feb 19, 2025
Adventurous alternative to a typical safari - This is definitely something different to do rather than a traditional safari. You see so many animals plus a little adventure.
Calvin was great. He was punctual and courteous. His car is very comfortable for the 2 hour drive from Nairobi to Hell’s Gate.
Once at Hell’s Gate, we met our park guide who took us on a 8Km bike ride through the park to the gorge. The bike ride was fairly easy and very cool to see animals while not in a jeep. The hike through the gorge was another different aspect of the day.
When it was time to bike the 8Km back, we thought it too hot and Calvin was gracious enough to come pick us up in the park.
From the park we took a boat tour of Lake Naviasha. This was my favorite part of the day. The boat ride was relaxing and we spotted various birds and animals on crescent island. There were hippos out of the water grazing and sunning as well as zebras, gazelle, buffalo and many others.
Don’t forget that you do end up tipping the bike guide, the boat guide as well as Calvin so be sure to plan that. They all deserved a good tip.
The biggest tip is to get your ticket for Hell’s Gate with the bike the day before to cut time upon arrival on the Kenya ecitizen website. This can be a bit of a confusing process so it’s best to take the time before you are there. Also, make sure your pop-ups are not blocked in your settings otherwise you will not be able to process the payment.
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Peggy_l
Feb 11, 2025
very nice places to... - very nice places to visit. friendly tour guide. don't forget to put sun cream on before you go. I love the trip
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Lena_k
Jan 12, 2025
The trip to Hell's Gates... - The trip to Hell's Gates National Park trip was truly breathtaking. The bike ride truly nothing like I have ever experienced before and I was able to ride next to so many amazing animals! I high recommend this tour. The boat ride on Lake Naivasha was also so beautiful and it was amazing seeing both land and water animals cohabit the same environment!
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B2612kteg
Jan 3, 2025
Great driver and host! - Joash was an amazing host and driver with a great attitude and a sense of humor that kept us chuckling.
Thanks for the great trip!
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T_w
Dec 25, 2024
Do it! - I'm still reeling from an epic day exploring Hell's Gate with the fantastic Sam, our knowledgeable Maasai guide, and Calvin, our skilled driver.
My journey began with a scenic drive along the Great Rift Valley, offering breathtaking views of the valley floor below.
We embarked on an exhilarating bike ride through the park, taking in the unique landscapes - from towering cliffs to vast savannas. We rode past grazing antelopes, zebras, and gazelles, feeling like we were part of the wild.
But the adventure didn't stop there! We ditched our bikes and set off on foot, hiking through the park's rugged terrain. Sam expertly guided us through the scenic trails, sharing insights into the park's geology, flora, and fauna.
We skipped the river segment, but the combination of biking and hiking provided an unbeatable experience. The sense of accomplishment and connection with nature was incredible.
Sam's expertise, Calvin's support, and the park's stunning scenery made this experience truly unforgettable. If you're looking for an action-packed adventure in one of Africa's most unique national parks, Hell's Gate is a must-visit!
Highly recommended for outdoor enthusiasts and adventure-seekers!
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Kirsty
Dec 16, 2024
Beautiful scenery and experience at Hell's Gate - We had a great time cycling in Hell's Gate. We saw plenty of animals, and the gorge walk had recently reopened, which meant that it got included in our tour. The gorge wall was well worth itI, although it was tricky in parts and so people need sensible shoes and
some level of fitness. I would thoroughly recommend this as a day trip from Nairobi.
Calvin was a great driver - he pointed out animals during our drive and stopped to let us take pictures of giraffes. He was also good at giving us interesting information throughout the journey.
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Vincentvangooo
Nov 27, 2024
For Active Travelers Only! Safari by Bike & Lake - The landscape, rock formations, and proximity to the animals (giraffe, zebra, baboon, buffalo) made Hell's Gate park very special. The beautiful bike ride was also a workout! Prepare to sweat. FYI you will visit souvenir shops that are MUCH CHEAPER than in Nairobi or Masa Mara. Lake Naivasha (1 hr boat ride for $25 USD each) is a unique safari experience by water. I saw hippos in water and on land. I saw many different bird species including eagles in hunting action. I really enjoyed. Be prepared to tip because you have a driver, a guide in Hell's Gate, and a guide in Lake Naivasha.
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Wanderer14849621253
Jan 2, 2025
Worst experience ever - Let's start from basics:
Price - there is only one option 89£ so 52£ sorry not this address
Transport - car with engine problem, without any airflow (not mentioned AC) so great thinking in full sun in the traffic. Constant overthinking which ends up in 80% of cases breaking and going back to the same place in line due to oncoming traffic is not the best start/end of that trip to say the least.
Experience itself:
View point - stop on the side of the road where shop owners "guides and friends of the driver" will tell you a few things about the valley and do whatever they can to sell you 10 times overpriced souvenirs after "friends discount".
Roses - what roses???
Hells gate - the whole trip took 2 h entrance to the exit. Rushed all the time, half of the canyon done via concert steps to make it easier.
Lake - that part is 1 h. And it is the only one which is roughly what is advertised, but forget about the nice 2 h long lake experience it won't happen, you have 45min up to an 1h top.
Overall. From 11 h, you will spend most of that time traveling to and from the park.
Definitely NOT recommending that experience and that agent. You can have the whole day in Nairobi National Park with Kenya Bush Expeditions Tour and Travel for that price. They will take care of you. You will have plenty of time for views, all animals including hippos and lions. And you will enjoy every minute
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