2 Days 1 Night Lake Naivasha Safari Hellsgate Park Tour

This 2 Days 1 Night Lake Naivasha Safari Hellsgate Park Tour from Nairobi is an overnight break from city life that explores Lake Naivasha, a freshwater lake in Kenya, located outside the town of Naivasha in Nakuru County, which lies 100 km northwest of Nairobi and is popular due to: 

Olkaria Geothermal Spa: You can relax in Africa’s largest natural geothermal spa, featuring massive pools heated by volcanic activity
Hippo Sightings: The lake is home to over 1,500 hippos, which are easily spotted during boat tours or even grazing on lodge lawns at night
Mount Longonot: Adventurous travelers can take a 4–5 hour hike to the rim of this dormant volcano for panoramic views of the Rift Valley
Birdwatcher’s Paradise: With over 400 bird species, including the iconic African Fish Eagle, it is considered a world-class birding destination
Proximity to Nairobi: Its location, roughly 95 km from the capital, makes it an ideal weekend escape or a convenient first/last stop on a larger safari circuit
Diverse Outdoor Adventure: Hell’s Gate National Park: Located nearby, this is one of the few parks where you can cycle or hike among wildlife like zebras and buffalo
Accommodation for All Budgets: Options range from world-class luxury resorts like Enashipai Resort & Spa to popular backpacker-friendly campsites like Camp Carnelley’s
Unique Wildlife Encounters: Walking Safaris: At Crescent Island Game Sanctuary, visitors can walk freely among giraffes, zebras, and wildebeest because there are no large predators
Cinematic & Cultural History: The dramatic landscapes of nearby Hell’s Gate inspired the scenery for Disney’s The Lion King. The area has deep historical roots, from the colonial “Happy Valley” era to the home of Joy Adamson (author of Born Free) at Elsamere.

Lake Naivasha Activities

Horse Riding: Ride through wildlife at Sanctuary Farm
Lake Naivasha Boat Rides: Explore the lake to spot hippos and over 400 species of birds
Hell’s Gate National Park: Cycle alongside zebra and giraffe, rock climb at Fischer’s Tower, and tour the gorges
Olkaria Geothermal Spa: Relax in the naturally heated, mineral-rich, Olympic-sized swimming pool inside the national park
Birdwatching: One of East Africa’s premier birding spots, with 400+ species recorded, including kingfishers, herons, and storks
Visit Crater Lake Game Sanctuary: Enjoy a peaceful walk around a small, green crater lake filled with flamingos and wildlife
Crescent Island Game Sanctuary: Take a boat ride to this sanctuary for a unique walking safari among giraffes, zebras, and waterbucks
Mount Longonot National Park: Hike to the summit of this extinct volcano for stunning views of the crater and the surrounding Great Rift Valley
Crater Lake Tented Camp and Game Sanctuary: A smaller volcanic crater lake west of Naivasha, perfect for nature walks to see colobus monkeys and a variety of birds

2 Days 1 Night Lake Naivasha Safari Hellsgate Park Tour from Nairobi Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival & Active Exploration

0630 Hours – 0730 Hours: Departure from Nairobi. Pick-up from your hotel or residence to begin the roughly 2-hour drive to Naivasha
0800 Hours – 0830 Hours: Great Rift Valley Viewpoint. A brief stop at the escarpment for photos of the valley floor
0900 Hours – 1130 Hours: Hell’s Gate National Park. Enter through Elsa Gate. Choose between a guided cycling safari or a game drive. You can see zebras, giraffes, and various antelopes up close
1130 Hours – 1230 Hours: Gorge Hike. Park your bikes and take a 1-hour guided walk through the Ol Njorowa Gorges to see geothermal vents and sandstone formations
1300 Hours – 1400 Hours: Lunch. Enjoy a meal at a nearby lodge or local restaurant, such as Camp Carnelley’s or Fisherman’s Camp
1430 Hours – 1700 Hours: Afternoon Leisure. Optional visit to the Olkaria Geothermal Spa for a swim in natural hot water pools
1830 Hours – onwards: Dinner and Overnight. Check in at your chosen accommodation in Naivasha for dinner and rest

Day 2: Water Safari & Wildlife Walk

0800 Hours – 0900 Hours: Breakfast. Enjoy a relaxed morning meal overlooking the lake
0930 Hours – 1100 Hours: Lake Naivasha Boat Ride. Embark on a boat safari to see hippo pods and abundant birdlife, including the African Fish Eagle
1100 Hours – 1230 Hours: Crescent Island Game Sanctuary. Access the island by boat for a guided walking safari. This predator-free sanctuary allows you to walk within meters of giraffes, wildebeests, and zebras
1300 Hours – 1400 Hours: Lunch. Have a final lakeside lunch, perhaps at Elsamere Conservation Centre, the former home of Joy Adamson
1430 Hours – 1530 Hours: Departure. Begin the return journey to Nairobi
1730 Hours – 1830 Hours: Arrival in Nairobi. Drop off at your hotel or the airport

2 Days 1 Night Lake Naivasha Safari Hellsgate Park Tour from Nairobi is a short overnight trip to Lake Naivasha and Hellsgate Park. Lake Naivasha is located only 100 km from Nairobi.

2 Days 1 Night Lake Naivasha Safari Hellsgate Park tour from Nairobi is a weekend getaway that takes you to Naivasha for game viewing and other fun activities such as cycling, walking, hiking, and horseback riding.

During your short holiday, you will have a chance to visit Hell’s Gate National Park, which has over 100 species of birds, including vultures, Verreaux’s Eagles, augur buzzard, and swifts.

African buffalo, zebras, elands, hartebeests, Thomson’s gazelles, and baboons are also common. The park is also home to klipspringer antelope and Chanler’s mountain reedbuck.

You will travel with an experienced tour driver/guide in a private safari vehicle and stay at a camp/lodge. You will also visit Crescent Island Game Park, a peninsula accessible by boat from the East or West, as well as by road, for a guided walk among the animals.

Crescent Island is home to an abundance of animals, including giraffes, hippos, buffalo, waterbuck, wildebeest, zebras, impalas, pythons, mongooses, and jackals.

Lake Naivasha boat ride: 2-hour boat ride where one could see hippos, kingfishers, fish eagles, pelicans and lots of other birds. You also get to see fish eagles dive for fish as they are fed by the boatmen.

Crescent Island guided game walks: where one could see bird life like pelicans, cormorants fish-eagles etc and wild animals like Wildebeest, Waterbuck, Zebra, Gazelle Hippos, Giraffes, Hyena, Buffalo and pythons occasionally with a kill.

Hell’s Gate National park: Explore Hell’s Gate National Park on foot or by bicycle. The park is home to a variety of wildlife, unusual plant life, and over 130 species of birds.

Enjoy the dramatic scenery, with looming cliffs and gorges. Zebras, baboons, and gazelles are common sights, while more exotic cheetahs, leopards, and ostrich are occasionally encountered.

Elsamare Lodge: Elsamere is one of Kenya’s most historic homes – the former home of the late George and Joy Adamson who became world famous for their pioneering wildlife conservation work and extraordinary relationship with the lioness Elsa.

The story is told in her best-selling book and the subsequent Oscar-winning film, Born Free. It was here that Joy nurtured some of her orphaned big cats.

Naivasha Accommodation: Choose your preferred accommodation in Naivasha. Hotels in Lake Naivasha will range from 5-star to budget hotels, self-catering cottages, campsites, guest houses and private ranches.

Day 1: Nairobi – Drive to Hell’s Gate National Park – Lake Naivasha
Day 2: Lake Naivasha Crescent Island Visit – Lunch at Elsamere Lodge – Drive to Nairobi

2 Days 1 Night Lake Naivasha Safari Hellsgate Park Tour Rates Include

✓ Boat rides
✓ Mineral water during the tour
✓ 4 meals as per the itinerary
✓ Professional English-speaking guides
✓ 1 Night accommodation in a camp or lodge in Naivasha
✓ All park entrance fees and activities as per the itinerary
✓ Pick up from your hotel in Nairobi and drop off at your hotel

Notes

* Make sure you take lots of drinking water with you and some snacks
* Do not forget to take hats, sunscreen lotion, and bring some warmer clothes, as it can be chilly on the water

2 Days 1 Night Lake Naivasha Safari Hellsgate Park Tour Rates Do Not Include

* Drinks
* Laundry
* Tips or gratuity
* Travelers Insurance
* Communication charges
* Horse rides or extra excursions
* Visas, international airfares, and airport taxes; meals
* Sightseeing not included in the package; optional activities
* Personal expenses such as transfers to/ from the airport (supplement airport transfer cost applies for tours starting from the airport)

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