This 5-Day Hell’s Gate & Rift Valley Explorer will take you from Nairobi to three iconic Rift Valley destinations: Hell’s Gate National Park (150 km, ~2 hours), Lake Naivasha, and Lake Nakuru National Park (190 km, ~3 hours). You will cycle through Hell’s Gate’s 68.25 km², hike Ol Njorowa Gorge, enjoy a boat safari and walking safari at Naivasha, and experience game drives in Nakuru, spotting zebras, hippos, flamingos, and rhinos.
Priced at $850-$1,200 per person, the tour includes transportation, park fees ($26/day Hell’s Gate, $20/day Naivasha, $60/day Nakuru), bike rental, boat fees, accommodation, meals, and guided activities. It’s perfect for a diverse, active safari.
You can book this 5-Day Hell’s Gate & Rift Valley Explorer via email at jaynevytours@gmail.com or WhatsApp at +255 678 992 599.
This 5-Day Hell’s Gate & Rift Valley Explorer will immerse you in Kenya’s Great Rift Valley (Kenya Wildlife Service). Hell’s Gate’s 68.25 km² offers cycling safaris, Ol Njorowa Gorge, and geothermal springs, with 40+ mammal species like zebras and giraffes. Lake Naivasha’s 139 km² hosts boat safaris, hippos, and over 400 bird species. Lake Nakuru’s 188 km² is famed for flamingos, rhinos, and leopards, with game drives revealing its biodiversity.
You will be picked up at 6:00 AM from your Nairobi hotel or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. After a 150 km drive (~2 hours), arrive at Hell’s Gate National Park by 8:00 AM. Start a 3-hour cycling tour (15-20 km) at 8:30 AM, spotting zebras, giraffes, and buffaloes. At 12:00 PM, visit geothermal springs for a 30-minute guided tour. Enjoy lunch at a picnic site, then transfer to Naivasha Sopa Lodge or similar for check-in, dinner, and overnight stay.
You will have breakfast at 7:00 AM, then depart at 8:00 AM for a 2-hour boat safari on Lake Naivasha, spotting hippos and birds like African fish eagles. At 11:00 AM, visit Crescent Island for a 2-hour guided walking safari among zebras, giraffes, and wildebeests. Return to the lodge for lunch at 2:00 PM. Spend the afternoon relaxing or exploring the lodge grounds. Dinner and overnight at the lodge.
You will have breakfast at 6:30 AM, then depart at 7:30 AM for Hell’s Gate. At 8:30 AM, enjoy a 1.5-hour guided hike in Ol Njorowa Gorge, exploring its dramatic rock formations. Have lunch at a picnic site at 11:30 AM. Return to Naivasha Sopa Lodge by 2:00 PM for an afternoon at leisure, with optional activities like birdwatching. Dinner and overnight at the lodge.
You will have breakfast at 6:00 AM, then drive 40 km (~1 hour) to Lake Nakuru National Park, arriving by 7:30 AM. Embark on a 4-hour morning game drive, spotting flamingos, rhinos, and leopards. Have lunch at Lake Nakuru Lodge or similar at 12:30 PM. Enjoy a 3-hour afternoon game drive from 2:00 PM, exploring the lake’s shores and acacia woodlands. Check in at Lake Nakuru Lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
You will have breakfast at 6:30 AM, then enjoy a final 2-hour game drive in Lake Nakuru from 7:30 AM, seeking out any missed wildlife. Depart at 10:00 AM for Nairobi (190 km, ~3 hours), with a stop for lunch en route. Arrive in Nairobi by 2:00 PM for drop-off at your hotel or airport.
You will enjoy cycling in Hell’s Gate, a guided hike in Ol Njorowa Gorge, a boat safari on Lake Naivasha, a walking safari on Crescent Island, game drives in Lake Nakuru, and a visit to geothermal springs.
Yes, basic cycling and moderate fitness for short hikes are sufficient. Guides assist beginners.
You may see zebras, giraffes, buffaloes, hippos, rhinos, flamingos, and over 400 bird species.
You’ll stay at mid-range lodges like Naivasha Sopa Lodge and Lake Nakuru Lodge or similar.
Expect mild to warm weather (20-30°C). Bring sunscreen, a hat, light clothing, and comfortable shoes.