Boat Ride, Biking & Hiking Adventure
Naivasha is a serene lake town in the Rift Valley, perfect for a weekend getaway. Hell’s Gate National Park nearby offers cycling and hiking among dramatic cliffs, geysers, and wildlife.
Itinerary
- Depart Nairobi in the morning for a 2-hour scenic drive to Naivasha.
- Arrive at Lake Naivasha and enjoy a boat safari, gliding past hippos, fish eagles, and stunning views of Mount Longonot.
- Land on Crescent Island and take a guided walking safari among zebras, giraffes, waterbucks, and gazelles—no predators here, so it’s safe and serene.
- Enjoy lunch at a lakeside resort or camp.
- Spend the afternoon relaxing at the lodge, with optional spa treatments, a nature walk, or swimming.
- Dinner and overnight at your selected lodge or camp.
- After breakfast, check out and head to Hell’s Gate National Park—a striking landscape of cliffs, canyons, and geothermal vents.
- Rent a bicycle and ride through the park while spotting wildlife like zebras, buffaloes, and warthogs up close.
- Optionally, take a guided hike into the Hell’s Gate Gorge, famous for its hot springs, narrow crevices, and dramatic rock formations featured in The Lion King.
- Visit Fischer’s Tower for rock climbing (optional, based on interest and time).
- Lunch in Naivasha town or at a local eco-lodge.
- Return drive to Nairobi, arriving by early evening.