- No. Of Days :
1 Day - Journey Type :
Private Safaris - Start Point :
Lake Naivasha - End Point :
Nairobi
Description
A 1-day trip to the Hells gate, Lake Naivasha and Crescent Island. It is a 2-hour drive from Nairobi. Hell’s gate National Park offers a spectacular scenery including towering cliffs, star rocked towers and the belching plumes of geothermal steam makes it one of the most atmospheric parks in Africa. Guests can enjoy hiking, rock climbing, bicycle riding and a natural spa while at Hells Gate. Lake Naivasha is a freshwater lake. The name Naivasha derives from the local Maasai name Nai’posha meaning “rough water”. Enjoy a boat ride at the lake as you see hippos in the water up close. There are also hundreds of birds in the lake including the famous fish eagle. At the shores of the lake, you will be able to spot some wildlife including buffalos, baboons, zebras, hartebeest among others. The Crescent Island Game Sanctuary. Located on Lake Naivasha, in the Great Rift Valley, Kenya. It is one of the most beautiful parks in Kenya and is often called Naivasha’ s best-kept secret. Perfect for Wildlife and Bird Watching.
Price : $255
Price Includes
- Return Transportation as per the itinerary.
- Picnic lunch in Naivasha.
- Services of a professional driver/guide.
- National Park & entrance fees.
- Excursions & activities as per itinerary
- Bottled Water during safari.
Price Excludes
- Travel and medical insurances
- International inbound and outbound flights
- Visas
- Tips and Gratuities
- Accommodation in Nairobi upon request
Itinerary
Day 1 Lake Naivasha
7:30 am: Pick up by our company representative and driver guide and depart for your trip to Naivasha.
8:45 am: A brief stopover at the Great Rift Valley view point see the spectacular views of Mt Longonot and the expansive floor of the rift valley.
10:00am: You will arrive at the Hells gate national park. Optional bike riding and walking safari. Your guide will assist you hire a good bike for the hells gate bike ride. The guided walking safari starts immediately from the Hells gate in the company of an experienced guide.
12:00pm: Enjoy your picnic lunch at the Hells gate national park picnic site as you view the park and watch the animals walk around.
1.00pm: Depart Hell’s gate national park and proceed to the lake Naivasha to enjoy an optional boat ride while seeing hippos, birds, and the best views of the lake.
2.00pm: You arrive at Lake Naivasha and start your boating trip on the lake. Enjoy a 2-hour boat ride and fishing in the lake as you watch the hippos and thousands of bird species.
4:00pm: Arrive at the Crescent Island Perfect for Wildlife and Bird Watching
5.00pm: Drive back to Nairobi. Drop off at your Nairobi hotel for check in and overnight stay/at the airport for your outbound flight.