Hell’s Gate & Lake Naivasha Cycling Day Tour

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Hell's Gate National Park Hell's Gate National Park, located near Lake Naivasha in the Great Rift Valley, is one of the few parks in Kenya where visitors can walk, cycle, or hike among free-roaming wildlife without a vehicle. Its dramatic gorges, towering cliffs, and geothermal features make it a favorite for adventure travelers. The park is famous for its striking landscape of red sandstone cliffs and the iconic Fischer's Tower, a volcanic rock column that reportedly inspired scenes in Disney's 'The Lion King.' Visitors can spot zebra, giraffe, eland, buffalo, and various antelope species while exploring on foot or by bicycle. A standout activity is the guided hike through Hell's Gate Gorge, which leads to natural geothermal hot springs and steam vents — a reminder of the park's volcanic origins and its connection to the nearby Olkaria Geothermal Power Station. Hell's Gate is also popular with rock climbers and is often combined with a visit to Lake Naivasha for boat rides and birdwatching, offering an action-packed day out from Nairobi. Ready to experience Hell's Gate National Park for yourself? book your safari with Valley Safaris today. Need help customizing this part of your itinerary? contact our travel experts.

Kenya’s only park you can cycle: pedal the gorge floor between towering cliffs while giraffe and zebra graze beside the track, then swap the saddle for a boat among Naivasha’s hippos.

A full day from Nairobi, and the most active single day on our list.

Booking: This itinerary is operated by our partner Trunktrails Safaris. Inclusions and rates are summarized from the operator’s listing; confirm details when you book. Check availability with Trunktrails Safaris.

Included/Excluded

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off in Nairobi
  • Transport with professional driver-guide
  • Park entry fees
  • Bottled water
  • International flights
  • Visas
  • Travel insurance
  • Tips and items of a personal nature
  • Drinks unless stated

Tour Plan

1 Cycle and cruise

Morning ride through Hell's Gate with a gorge walk, lakeside lunch, afternoon hippo boat ride, evening return.

From
$90.00
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