Lake Naivasha Day Trip from Nairobi with Hell's Gate Drive

Lake Naivasha day trip from Nairobi. Rift Valley viewpoint, hippo boat ride, lakeside lunch, Hell's Gate drive. From USD 240 per person.

Meet the founder of Authentic Adventures

Taii Odero started Authentic Adventures in Nairobi in 2015 and his team still visits every camp before selling it. The video keeps playing in the corner as you scroll.

See where you are going

Lake Naivasha and Crescent Island. Watch it, then send your dates to Lujui Kenya Travels on WhatsApp.

Tired of Nairobi traffic and need a lake breeze by 10 am?

Lujui Kenya Travels books this easy full day out for anyone who wants a taste of the Rift Valley. You get the lake, the hippos and Hell's Gate in one go.

Photos from real Authentic Adventures trips.

Best for

First time visitors with one free day

Friends planning a relaxed Saturday

Families with young children

People who want wildlife without a long drive

Day by day

Morning. Pickup at 7 am. Photo stop at the Rift Valley viewpoint. Arrive at the lake for a one hour boat ride among hippos and fish eagles.

Midday. Lunch at a lakeside restaurant with a garden view.

Afternoon. Short drive into Hell's Gate National Park in your vehicle. See Fischer's Tower, zebras, giraffes and the gorge view.

Evening. Drive back to Nairobi, arriving around 6 pm.

Included

Private vehicle with a driver guide

Boat ride on Lake Naivasha

Hell's Gate park entry fees

Lunch

Bottled water

Not included

Bike hire in Hell's Gate, which can be added

Gorge guide fee if you walk the gorge

Drinks with lunch

Tips

Why book through Lujui Kenya Travels

One clear written quote before you pay

A real person who replies in minutes on WhatsApp

Trips run on the ground by a TRA licensed Nairobi safari operator, named in your written quote

Easy changes, like swapping Hell's Gate for Crescent Island

Questions people ask

Is the boat ride safe?

Yes. Boats have life jackets and the boatman keeps a safe distance from the hippos.

How far is Naivasha from Nairobi?

About 95 km. The drive takes around 2 hours depending on traffic.

Can kids join?

Yes. This is one of the easiest day trips for children. Life jackets come in small sizes.

Can I cycle in Hell's Gate instead?

Yes. Bikes can be hired at the gate. Tell Lujui Kenya Travels and the time is planned around it.

How to book

WhatsApp or call +254 748 265 886, email info@lujui.com or book online on this page.

Share your date, number of guests and your pickup point.

Lujui Kenya Travels checks space with the ground operator and sends your written quote.

Pay securely online once you are happy with the plan.