Game drives · Rift Valley
Lake Naivasha & Hell's Gate
Walk and cycle among the wildlife
One of the only places in Kenya where you can safely walk and cycle among zebra, giraffe and antelope, no predators large enough to worry about. Dramatic gorges, geothermal steam vents and a freshwater lake full of birdlife.
- Cycle Hell's Gate among zebra and giraffe
- Hike the dramatic Ol Njorowa gorge
- Boat safari among hippos on Lake Naivasha
- Crescent Island walking safari
Best time to visit
Year round. Slightly cooler June to September.
Getting there
1.5-hour drive from Nairobi, a perfect first or last stop on a Mara trip.
What you'll see
Wildlife you can reasonably expect on a typical Lake Naivasha & Hell's Gate game drive.
- Zebra, giraffe, eland, buffalo and antelope
- Hippos in Lake Naivasha (over 1,500)
- Fish eagles, kingfishers, pelicans
- Klipspringer on the gorge cliffs
- Vervet and colobus monkeys
Experiences here
Cycle safari
Pedal through the park among grazing wildlife, guided and fully supported.
Ol Njorowa gorge hike
Walk between sheer red cliffs with a local Maasai guide.
Crescent Island walk
A private island where you walk freely among wildlife, no fences, no predators.
Naivasha boat safari
Glide past hippos and fish eagles at sunrise or sunset.
FAQ
Lake Naivasha & Hell's Gate , common questions
- Is it safe to walk and cycle?
- Yes, there are no large predators in Hell's Gate. Guides accompany you and brief you on buffalo.
- Good for kids?
- Excellent, the active experiences make it one of the best family friendly stops in Kenya.
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