A Day Trip to Lake Naivasha
Safari Overview
This is a 1-day trip to the Lake Naivasha, Hell’s gate and Crescent Island. Naivasha is a 2-hour drive from Nairobi. Lake Naivasha is a freshwater lake. At the lake enjoy a boat ride as you see hippos up close. The lake also has hundreds of birds including the famous fish eagle. You will be able to spot some wildlife like zebras, buffalos, baboons among many others at the shores of the lake. Hell’s gate National Park offers a beautiful scenery including star rocked towers, towering cliffs, and the belching plumes of geothermal steam. You can enjoy rock climbing, hiking, , bicycle riding and a natural spa while at Hells Gate. The Crescent Island Game Sanctuary is one of the most beautiful parks in Kenya and is often called Naivasha’ s best-kept secret. The game sanctuary is a perfect spot for Wildlife and Bird Watching.
7:30 am: Pick up in Nairobi Hotel/Airport by our company representative and driver guide and embark on your trip to Naivasha.
8:45 am: Have a brief stopover at the Great Rift Valley view point see the spectacular views of the expansive floor of the rift valley and take photos.
10:00am: Arrive at the Hells gate national park. Optional bike riding and walking safari. Our guide will assist you hire a good bike for the bike ride. The guided walking safari starts immediately from the Hells gate in the company of an experienced guide.
12:00pm: Enjoy a picnic lunch at the Hells gate national park picnic site as you view the park.
1.00pm: Depart Hell’s gate national park for lake Naivasha to enjoy a boat ride while seeing hippos, birds, and views of the lake.
2.00pm: Start your boat ride on Lake Naivasha. Enjoy a 2-hour boat ride while fishing in the lake as you watch the hippos and hundreds of bird species.
4:00pm: Crescent Island Game Sanctuary, perfect spot for Wildlife and Bird Watching
5.00pm: Depart for Nairobi. Drop off at your Nairobi hotel in Nairobi or at the airport for your outbound flight.
