Nairobi to Lake Naivasha Day Tour – Crescent Island & Hell’s Gate
The Nairobi to Lake Naivasha Day Tour – Crescent Island & Hell’s Gate offers a refreshing escape from the city into Kenya’s beautiful Great Rift Valley. Travel in a private vehicle to Lake Naivasha, where you can enjoy a boat ride across the freshwater lake before exploring Crescent Island on foot among freely roaming wildlife.
Continue to Hell’s Gate National Park, famous for its dramatic cliffs, volcanic formations, and deep gorges. Depending on your preferences and available time, enjoy a guided walk or optional cycling experience through the park’s scenic landscapes before returning to Nairobi in the evening.
Who This Tour Is Ideal For
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Couples seeking a private day trip
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Families looking for outdoor adventures
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Nature lovers and wildlife enthusiasts
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Photography enthusiasts
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Active travelers who enjoy walking or cycling
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Visitors with limited time in Nairobi
Why Choose This Tour?
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Explore two iconic Great Rift Valley attractions in one day.
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Enjoy a walking safari on Crescent Island.
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Discover Hell’s Gate’s dramatic geological formations.
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Travel comfortably at your own pace in a private vehicle.
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Experience Kenya’s landscapes without an overnight stay.
Tour Highlights
Scenic drive through the Great Rift Valley
Lake Naivasha boat ride (optional)
Walking safari at Crescent Island
Wildlife viewing, including giraffes, zebras, and antelopes
Hell’s Gate National Park exploration
Optional cycling or guided walking
Return to Nairobi on the same day
Tour Map
Tour Features
Accommodations
This tour does not have accommodation
Can be customized
You can request minor changes to the a destinations of this tour.
Private tour
This tour will be organized exclusively for you and won't be shared with others.
Suitable for all ages
All travelers can book this private tour.
Can start any day
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
Family Friendly
This tour accepts families with kids from 0 years.
Day 1
Nairobi – Lake Naivasha – Crescent Island – Hell’s Gate – Nairobi
Depart Nairobi early in the morning in a private vehicle and travel through the Great Rift Valley, stopping at a viewpoint to appreciate the expansive landscapes. Continue to Lake Naivasha, where you can take an optional boat ride to observe hippos and waterbirds before heading to Crescent Island.
Enjoy a guided walking safari on Crescent Island, observing wildlife such as zebras, giraffes, and antelopes in their natural surroundings. Later, proceed to Hell’s Gate National Park to explore its dramatic scenery, towering cliffs, and distinctive rock formations. Depending on your schedule and activity preference, enjoy a guided walk or optional cycling before beginning your return journey to Nairobi.
Meals: Not included unless arranged Transport: Nairobi → Lake Naivasha → Crescent Island → Hell’s Gate → Nairobi (Private vehicle) Accommodation: Not applicable; day tour only
Accommodation
No accommodation (End of the tour)
Important to know
The prices below are per person (based on two adults travelling together) and please note that the prices are approximate for 2026.
Please contact us for accurate costings for the time of year you are considering for your holiday.
There are multiple season changes across the year and numerous room categories that can change the price of any trip.
Prices include all internal flights, transfers, reserve fees, accommodation, and meals as specified in the day-to-day itinerary.
Prices exclude international flights, tipping, visa, and any meals not included.
Rates Per Person
Landcruiser rates per Person
| Month/Season | Single | 2 People | 3 People | 4 People | 5 People | 6 People |
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| 1 January - 31 December | $330 | $200 | $184 | $156 | $125 | $104 |
Tour Van rates per Person
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