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Kenya · HELLS GATE NATIONAL PARK

Hell’s Gate: The 15 Best Bike Rides and Day Trips

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No big cats to speak of, which is exactly why the rangers let you cycle through it. Hell’s Gate is red rock, steam vents and a gorge walk to finish, roughly two hours from Nairobi. These 15 differ mainly on whether the bike is included, whether a gorge guide is, and whether Naivasha is bolted on.

1 Day trip to Hells Gate and Lake Naivasha From Nairobi

1 Day trip to Hells Gate and Lake Naivasha From Nairobi - Cycling Safari At Hell’s Gate: What You Actually See

1.1 Day trip to Hells Gate and Lake Naivasha From Nairobi

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

Bike Hell’s Gate, hike the gorge, then spot hippos and birds on Lake Naivasha from Nairobi on a private full-day tour.

“Overall, a fantastic day trip. Both our guides, Jaffer and David were great - super helpful and we had a great chat with them in the car journey too! Hell’s Gate was excellent. The bike ride is fun, a bit challenging and you really do see and get Read more”

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

Day Trip: Hell's Gate Bike Ride & Lake Naivasha Boat Ride - Lake Naivasha boat safari, hippos and birds from the water

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, walk the gorge, then glide Lake Naivasha for hippos and birds on a 9 to 10 hour Nairobi day trip.

“It was an unforgettable trip! Hells Gate is really stunning and biking is the perfect way to explore it. Our driver and guides were very friendly and knowledgeable. The boat tour on Lake is Naivasha a very nice way to see the hippos, the giraffes on the island and all.the bird species. All in all, a perfect outing!”

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Hell’s Gate National Park Private Bike Tour from Nairobi

Hell's Gate National Park Private Bike Tour from Nairobi - The Nairobi-to-Naivasha drive: your 7am rhythm and the Rift Valley stop

3.Hell’s Gate National Park Private Bike Tour from Nairobi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 192 reviews · from $125

Private Hell's Gate bike safari from Nairobi with gorge hike, Maasai visit, and optional Lake Naivasha boat ride. Bikes and entrance included.

“I had an amazing solo trip. It started in the morning by being picked up by Douglas(who was very prompt on time) and was toured at the park by Gadafi. Gadafi is an expert on his field. Lastly, the boat ride was fully worth the optional $25 in my oppinion. A lot of memories and photographs to share!”

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

Day Tour To Hell's Gate National Park and Optional Boat Ride on Lake Naivasha. - Entering Hell’s Gate: where the biking feels like a real safari twist

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

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

Bike Hell’s Gate National Park with a guide, then optionally boat on Lake Naivasha from Nairobi, with pickup and key fees included.

“Amazing trip, so fun and went rock climbing which was an amazing experience. Would definitely recommend as a nice one day trip. Driver Charles was also very friendly and we had very interesting conversations :) thank you all!”

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

Nairobi: Hell's Gate National Park and Lake Naivasha Tour - The Nairobi drive and Rift Valley viewpoint context

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

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

Bike Hell's Gate, walk its gorges, then boat on Lake Naivasha from Nairobi, with Rift Valley viewpoint stops and top guides.

“Really enjoyed our trip for the day. The price of the excursion is really just for the transport and bike hire, you have to pay for everything else yourself so it will end up being double the price in the end (excluding tips) which is why I gave it a 4 for value. The bike ride through Hell's gate was nice, although not a good 'safari' as such as not many animals, but it was a really unique way to see the park. The gorge walk was fantastic though. Also we loved the boat safari, one of the best things we did in our 2.5 week holiday- we saw so…”

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

Small Group Budget Tour to Hells Gate National Park and Lake Naivasha Boat Ride - Hell’s Gate by bike: the 8 km ride that keeps wildlife possible

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 85 reviews · from $57

Small-group Hell’s Gate biking and Lake Naivasha boat ride from Nairobi, with pickup and a flexible pace, plus optional hippo watching.

“This was a major highlight of my trip to Kenya. My driver and guides were great and gave me lots of time to make stops to watch the animals or take pictures. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone”

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

Day Tour To Hell's Gate National Park and Optional Boat Ride on Lake Naivasha. - Entering Hell’s Gate: where the biking feels like a real safari twist

7.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 and add a Lake Naivasha boat ride for hippos, birds, and big Rift Valley views.

“We had a an elderly, german Guide for our tour and really had a fun time! He didn’t speak fluent german completely, but tried his best to make the whole tour in german (as we also speak English pretty well, we just spoke a mix of both languaRead more”

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Multi Day Masai Mara Lake Nakuru Park Hellsgate Park Tour

Multi Day Masai Mara Lake Nakuru Park Hellsgate Park Tour - Day 1: Nairobi pickup, Great Rift Valley viewpoint, and your first Mara sunset drive

8.Multi Day Masai Mara Lake Nakuru Park Hellsgate Park Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 63 reviews · from $850

5-day Kenya safari from Nairobi to Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru and Hell's Gate, with glamping tents, big wildlife odds.

“The booking process was very easy and everything ran smoothly throughout the trip. Ken was a very knowledgeable and helpful guide and made our time enjoyable. The accommodation in the Mara was basic but clean and comfortable and gRead more”

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Nairobi: Lake Naivasha & Hell’s Gate National Park Day Trip

Nairobi: Lake Naivasha & Hell’s Gate National Park Day Trip - Lake Naivasha boat ride: hippos, birds, and that quiet-lake feeling

9.Nairobi: Lake Naivasha & Hell’s Gate National Park Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 37 reviews · 8 hours · from $36

A fast-paced Rift Valley day trip from Nairobi to Lake Naivasha and Hell’s Gate, with a boat ride, cycling or hiking, and geothermal sights.

“Everything was perfectly organized, especially the trip in Hell's Gate National Park. The guider Ruth in Hell's Gate National Park is super polite, friendly and with a lot of knowledge which she shared with us. Overall, this was amazing experience.”

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Hell’s Gate National Park and Lake Naivasha Private Tour

Hell's Gate National Park and Lake Naivasha Private Tour - The 4-hour Hell’s Gate bike tour, wildlife on your route

10.Hell’s Gate National Park and Lake Naivasha Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 29 reviews · from $95

Cycle Hell's Gate with a private guide, then add Lake Naivasha boat views of hippos and birds on a full day trip from Nairobi.

“This was an excellent long day. Guide was outstanding. Very helpful. He was open to flexible planning. We enjoyed the drive. The touring bike ride down into the gorge. We enjoy the lake crescent Island. Each guide was excellent. Bike guide. Read more”

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From Nairobi: Lake Naivasha and Hell’s Gate Park Day Tour

From Nairobi: Lake Naivasha and Hell's Gate Park Day Tour - Getting into Hell’s Gate: wildlife by bike (and what to do about the heat)

Bike Tour at Hell’s Gate National Park, Boat Ride at L. Naivasha

Bike Tour at Hell's Gate National Park, Boat Ride at L. Naivasha - Meeting up with guide Reagan, then rolling straight into Hell’s Gate

Day tour Hells gate and lake Naivasha from Nairobi

Day tour Hells gate and lake Naivasha from Nairobi - Nairobi pickup around Westlands, Karen, and beyond

Day tour to Hells Gate, Lake Naivasha and Crescent Island Walk

Day tour to Hells Gate, Lake Naivasha and Crescent Island Walk - The 7:00 am Nairobi Pickup and the Rift Valley Road Trip

14.Day tour to Hells Gate, Lake Naivasha and Crescent Island Walk

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · from $160

Bike Hell’s Gate, walk Crescent Island wildlife, and spot hippos on Lake Naivasha, all in one Nairobi day tour.

“The driver Joash was amazing. He had a save driving style and a happy attitude which made the car rides very nice! All parts of the Tour were very interesting and the tourguides very good. I would especially recommended Crescent Island as we lernt alot there.”

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Guided Day Tour Safari of Parks Lake Naivasha and Hells Gate

Guided Day Tour Safari of Parks Lake Naivasha and Hells Gate - Choosing biking or a safari drive once you reach Hell’s Gate

15.Guided Day Tour Safari of Parks Lake Naivasha and Hells Gate

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 24 reviews · from $225

Nairobi to Hell's Gate by bike or safari drive, then hike gorges and caves, and optionally boat on Lake Naivasha for hippos.

“Francis our driver was incredibly patient. Engaging and very respectful. I was impressed by his punctuality and my goodness.. the music he was playing . oh my..throwback to the 90’s r&b era.. lulled us all to sleep..Amazing patient tour gRead more”

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