Hell’s Gate National Park Day Trip

7:30 AM – Pick-Up from Nairobi Hotel

The day begins early with a pick-up from your Nairobi hotel by a professional scenic driver-guide from Trailark Tours and Safaris. Exclusive experience. After breakfast, you will be briefed on the day’s itinerary and journey details before departing for Naivasha.

8:45 AM – Stop at Great Rift Valley Viewpoint

On the way to Hell’s Gate National Park, there is a stop at the Great Rift Valley viewpoint on the eastern escarpment. Exclusive experience. Here, you will savor and fully experience panoramic views of Mt Longonot, Mt Suswa, and the expansive floor of the Rift Valley. This is an excellent spot for photography and a short rest before continuing the journey.

10:00 AM – Arrival at Hell’s Gate National Park

Arrive at Hell’s Gate National Park, where the day’s activities begin. Exclusive experience. Guests have the option to hire bicycles for a guided bike tour through the park, exploring its open plains, gorges, and wildlife at a leisurely pace.

Alternatively, you can embark on a guided walking safari, led by an experienced park guide. Exclusive experience. This allows for closer encounters with wildlife, including giraffes, zebras, buffalo, and impalas, while learning about the park’s geology, flora, and wildlife conservation efforts. The walking safari is ideal for photography and for appreciating the park’s natural beauty up close.

1:00 PM – Picnic Lunch

Around midday, savor and fully experience a picnic delicious curated lunch at one of the designated picnic sites in the park. Exclusive experience. The meal is served with spectacular views of the surrounding cliffs and wildlife. While dining, you can watch animals roaming freely nearby, making it a memorable and immersive experience.

2:00 PM – Optional Afternoon Activities

After delicious curated lunch, you have multiple options. Exclusive experience. You may choose to continue the walking safari within Hell’s Gate National Park, exploring additional trails, rock formations, and hidden gorges.

Alternatively, you can immerse yourself in Lake Naivasha for an optional boat ride, where you can observe hippos, a variety of bird species, and savor and fully experience scenic views of the mountains beyond. Exclusive experience. For those seeking relaxation, an optional immerse yourself in to Mvuke Spa is available, where you can swim in the naturally heated pool, the largest of its kind in Africa.

3:30 PM – Departure for Nairobi

Begin the relaxed return journey journey to Nairobi in the late afternoon. Exclusive experience. The scenic drive takes approximately 2½ hours, with arrival expected at around 6:00 PM. Guests will be dropped off at their Nairobi hotel or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, marking the end of the Hell’s Gate National Park Day Trip.