The 15 Best Lake Naivasha Day Trips

1 Day trip to Hells Gate and Lake Naivasha From Nairobi - Bike Safari Through Hell’s Gate National Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 332 reviews · from $110Our pick

Nairobi day trip to Hell’s Gate and Lake Naivasha: bike safari, gorge hike, optional hippo boat ride, with hotel pickup for $110.

“On my first trip to Kenya I also wanted to see what the country was like outside of Nairobi. I debated between this trip to Hells Gate and a short safari in the Nairobi National Park. I couldn’t be more pleased with my choice. The trip was wonderful! Between the bike ride through Hells Gate Park and the hike through the Gorge, every view was amazing. So many animals to see - some very close. The boat ride on Lake Naivasha to see the hippos was likewise a great experience. So many thanks to my wonderful guide Joash - he really helped to make it a wonderful trip. One last…”

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Day Trip: Hell’s Gate Bike Ride & Lake Naivasha Boat Ride

2.Day Trip: Hell’s Gate Bike Ride & Lake Naivasha Boat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 251 reviews · 9 - 10 hours · from $34Best value

Bike Hell's Gate Gorge and boat Lake Naivasha on a 9 to 10 hour Nairobi day trip, with hippos, birds, and geothermal walks.

“Patrick picked us up right on time at 5 a.m. for our tour. We were a small group and took a personal car. He got us out of Nairobi before the traffic started. He was an excellent driver and guide with such a great personality. Just be aware all you are paying for here is the transportation. Everything else is extra, park fees, boat ride, lunch, etc. (Still cheaper than other options but didn't feel less) Hells gate park is amazing and we had an amazing guide there. Thank you!”

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5 Days Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru & Naivasha Budget Joining Safari

3.5 Days Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru & Naivasha Budget Joining Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 229 reviews · from $810

5-day joining safari from Nairobi to Maasai Mara, Lake Nakuru, Naivasha and Hell's Gate, birds and game drives with optional boat rides.

“An unforgettable safari experience! Everything was perfectly organized from start to finish. Our guide, Francis, was outstanding — knowledgeable, professional, and incredibly skilled at spotting wildlife. Thanks to him, we saw the Big Five Read more”

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Day tour to Hell’s Gate National park and optional Boat ride on lake Naivasha

4.Day tour to Hell’s Gate National park and optional Boat ride on lake Naivasha

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 161 reviews · from $125

Ride bikes and walk Hell's Gate National Park, then head to Lake Naivasha for lunch and an optional boat for birds and hippos.

“A fantastic day trip with beautiful scenery, and both Stephen and Gaddafi were delightful. The bike ride is great but tiring in the sun (and the uphill journey back), and the boat ride after was wonderfully refreshing.”

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4 Days Safari Lake Nakuru NP Naivasha and Masai Mara

5.4 Days Safari Lake Nakuru NP Naivasha and Masai Mara

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 132 reviews · from $1,961

4-day safari linking Lake Nakuru and Naivasha with Masai Mara game drives, boat ride, and Crescent Island walk for rhinos and lions.

“Had an amazing trip with Mussa visiting a combination of lakes Nakuru, naivasha and Masai Mara park . We truly enjoyed watching the rhinos in Nakuru and the lions, cheetahs and elephants in Masai Park and Mussa presence made the intensiRead more”

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5 Days Lake Naivasha, Lake Nakuru, & Masai Mara

6.5 Days Lake Naivasha, Lake Nakuru, & Masai Mara

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 101 reviews · from $2,671

Five days of Lake Naivasha, Lake Nakuru, and Masai Mara safari, with private 4x4 game drives, rhinos and flamingos, plus Mara Big Five.

“We discovered Marvels of Africa thru Trip Advisor.We were looking for a customised package and when we got in touch with them, they were right from the onset, supportive and very helpful in helping us design the trip as per our requirementRead more”

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Full Day Lake Nakuru Park and optional boat ride on Lake Naivasha

7.Full Day Lake Nakuru Park and optional boat ride on Lake Naivasha

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 95 reviews · from $202

Private guided day trip from Nairobi to Lake Nakuru and Lake Naivasha, with two game drives and an optional hippo and bird boat ride.

“it was an excellent experience in our lifetime. The guide was too good and he showed us everything, he was a truly knowledgeable person and knew lot of about the park and also boating was amazing.”

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Nairobi: Hell’s Gate National Park and Lake Naivasha Tour

8.Hell’s Gate National Park and Lake Naivasha Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 93 reviews · 1 day · from $110

Ride Hell's Gate by bike with a guide, then take an optional Lake Naivasha boat for hippos and birds, from Nairobi.

“Our experience was excellent. The driving was safe and reliable, the guide for the bike ride was patient, fun and gave us a lot of information and the boat ride among all these hippos unforgettable. Besides, the price- quality relation is very good.”

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Small Group Budget Tour to Hells Gate National Park and Lake Naivasha Boat Ride

9.Small Group Budget Tour to Hells Gate National Park and Lake Naivasha Boat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 85 reviews · from $57

Small-group day from Nairobi, bike Hell’s Gate gorges for wildlife and viewpoints, then add a Lake Naivasha boat ride for birds and hippos.

“Jeffer and Patrick our tour guides took there time and where knowable. The bike ride throughout the park was not bad, meaning the distance and time it took. Saw lots of animals. The boat ride was also good, hippo sighting chances was 100%.”

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Day Tour To Lake Nakuru Park With Optional Boat Ride on Lake Naivasha

10.Day Tour To Lake Nakuru Park With Optional Boat Ride on Lake Naivasha

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 84 reviews · from $210

Private Nairobi day trip to Lake Nakuru and Lake Naivasha for flamingos, game drives, and an optional boat ride with hippos.

“I was concerned at first booking a trip all day with a stranger as my guide. But Festus Kazungu made me feel welcome and comfortable from the moment I met him. We was very knowledgeable about the area and quickly picked up on what I was interested. I cannot recomRead more”

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Day Tour To Hell’s Gate National Park and Optional Boat Ride on Lake Naivasha.

11.Day Tour To Hell’s Gate National Park and Optional Boat Ride on Lake Naivasha.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 78 reviews · from $65

Bike through Hell's Gate National Park with a guide, then add a Lake Naivasha boat ride for hippos and birds on a Nairobi day trip.

“Hell’s gate and lake Naivasha is a must!!!!! This is by far one of the most unique experience I have had while traveling period. The opportunity to bike alongside a wide variety of animals was incredible!! Even without any animal sightings the Read more”

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Lake Nakuru, Naivasha & Masai Mara 4 Days Private Jeep Safari

12.Lake Nakuru, Naivasha & Masai Mara 4 Days Private Jeep Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 72 reviews · from $2,900

Private 4-day jeep safari from Nairobi to Lake Nakuru, Naivasha and Maasai Mara, with boat safari and Big Five game drives.

“My wife and I booked a 4 days safari to Lake Nakuru, Naivasha and Masai Mara. We saw a lot of wild animals, birds and beautiful landscapes. We chose to stay at Lake Nakuru lodge and Zebra Plains Tented Camp.”

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5-Day Masai Mara Lake Nakuru and Naivasha Small-group Safari Tour

13.5-Day Masai Mara Lake Nakuru and Naivasha Small-group Safari Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 55 reviews · from $929

Small-group 5-day safari in Kenya: Masai Mara big cats, flamingos at Nakuru, Naivasha lake sights, and Hell’s Gate walks.

“From the booking to the initial pickup at my hotel, Lencha kept in touch and made sure my questions were answered. Got a message the day before to let me know my pick up time, and then again in the morning to let me know my driver was oRead more”

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7 Days Masai Mara / Lake Nakuru / Lake Naivasha / Amboseli

14.7 Days Masai Mara / Lake Nakuru / Lake Naivasha / Amboseli

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 49 reviews · from $1,940

7 days in Maasai Mara, Nakuru, Naivasha and Amboseli from Nairobi, with daily game drives, flamingos, hippo pool and Kilimanjaro views.

“Our visit was truly exceptional. I extend my sincere appreciation to the tour operators in Kenya for their outstanding service. The hotels arranged by the touring company were top-notch, offering comfort and quality throughout our stay. Overall, we thoroughly enjoyed the entire experience.”

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From Nairobi: Lakes Nakuru & Naivasha National Park Day Tour

15.Lakes Nakuru & Naivasha National Park Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 45 reviews · 10 - 12 hours · from $195

Nairobi day tour to Lake Nakuru for pink flamingoes and rhinos, then Lake Naivasha boat ride for hippos and eagles. $195.

“It was a good experience, the one thing we would mention is that we didn’t stop anywhere for a full lunch so maybe pack some snacks with you (we did stop at the a gas station, but option are limited). The boat ride was shorter than the hour we paid for - more like half an hour, and it felt rushed in the end.”

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