What does the Hell's Gate cycling programme include?

The included cycling activity takes place on day one along authorised park tracks with the guide. Bicycle hire and applicable park entry fees are included. The route follows park instructions and the conditions encountered; no gorge hike is included.

What riding ability is needed for Hell's Gate?

Riders need control of a bicycle on the park's riding surfaces and sufficient stamina for the agreed route. The guide's briefing and park instructions govern the activity, including how the party passes wildlife. Bicycle suitability and each child's participation must be confirmed for the reservation.

When are the boat ride and Crescent Island walk included?

Both activities are included on day two. The boat safari explores Lake Naivasha's viewing areas before the Crescent Island walk. Day one is the cycling day, and day three is the Nairobi return.

Which accommodation and road vehicles are available?

Budget, Mid-Range and Luxury accommodation options are available for the two Naivasha nights. Private road transport uses a Land Cruiser 4x4 or Safari Minivan. The quotation identifies the selected services, dates and traveller configuration and their price basis.

Is rock climbing included in this safari?

Rock climbing is an optional extra outside the included programme and is separately arranged and priced. Any separate climbing arrangement must identify permitted access, the provider, equipment and participant requirements before booking.

3 Day Hells Gate Naivasha Active Adventure Safari Kenya

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Overview

This private three-day safari combines cycling in Hell’s Gate National Park with a Lake Naivasha boat safari and Crescent Island walk. Two nights at Lake Naivasha provide the base for the programme, with Nairobi as the start and finish.

Day one centres on guided cycling along authorised park tracks beneath Hell’s Gate’s volcanic cliffs. Day two combines the included boat ride and Crescent Island walk; day three returns to Nairobi. The activities explore the Rift Valley from the bicycle, the water and on foot.

Budget, Mid-Range and Luxury accommodation options are available. Private road transport uses a Land Cruiser 4×4 or Safari Minivan, with bicycles for the cycling activity. The quotation identifies the selected accommodation, vehicle, travel dates and party configuration; accommodation includes Full Board, with each stage’s meals shown separately.

Trip Highlights

Private three-day Rift Valley safari with two Lake Naivasha nights
Guided Hell's Gate cycling along authorised park tracks on day one
Volcanic cliffs and open-valley scenery viewed from the cycling route
Included Lake Naivasha boat safari on day two
Included Crescent Island walk on day two
Budget, Mid-Range or Luxury accommodation options
Land Cruiser 4x4 or Safari Minivan for the private road journeys

Day 01 :

Nairobi to Lake Naivasha & Afternoon Hell's Gate Cycling

The private safari leaves Nairobi for Lake Naivasha in the Great Rift Valley. The afternoon programme continues to Hell’s Gate National Park for guided cycling along authorised park tracks. The ride explores the open valley landscape below the cliffs, with the guide directing the route and stops.

The cycling circuit provides views of the park’s volcanic scenery and opportunities to observe the wildlife and birds encountered from the track. The party returns to the Naivasha base after the ride for the first of two nights by the lake.

9 hours

Lunch + Dinner

Day 02 :

Lake Naivasha Boat Ride and Crescent Island Walk

The day begins with the included boat safari on Lake Naivasha. The boat guide follows the lake’s viewing areas to observe the freshwater setting, papyrus margins and wildlife present. The outing provides opportunities to look for hippos and waterbirds while viewing the shoreline from the water.

The programme then continues with the included Crescent Island walk. The walk explores the sanctuary’s open wildlife landscape on foot, providing a different perspective from the boat and the previous day’s cycling. The party returns to the Naivasha base after the lake and island activities for the second night.

12 hours

Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner

Day 03 :

Lake Naivasha to Nairobi

The final day leaves Lake Naivasha for the road return to Nairobi. The journey brings the three-day Rift Valley programme to a close after the Hell’s Gate cycling experience, lake boat safari and Crescent Island walk.

The private vehicle returns the party to the agreed Nairobi drop-off point. No additional park visit, cycling session or lake activity is scheduled on this return day.

5 hours

Breakfast