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The 15 Best Lake Naivasha Tours & Boat Trips

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Naivasha is ninety minutes from Nairobi and does hippos, fish eagles and a walking safari on Crescent Island. These 15 compare the boat rides, the Hell’s Gate combinations and the full-day loops, priced and timed.

1 Day trip to Hells Gate and Lake Naivasha From Nairobi - Cycling through Hell’s Gate with zebra nearby
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1 Day trip to Hells Gate and Lake Naivasha From Nairobi

1.1 Day trip to Hells Gate and Lake Naivasha From Nairobi

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

Leave Nairobi at 7am for Hell’s Gate National Park, where you’ll cycle among zebra, giraffe, gazelle, and warthog before hiking through a dramatic gorge. A private vehicle, park entry, bike hire, guide, and hotel transfers are included. Add a one-hour Lake Naivasha boat ride for $25.

“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 - Early pickup and the Great Rift Valley drive
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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

Spend 9 to 10 hours exploring Kenya’s Great Rift Valley. Ride 16 km past zebras and giraffes in Hell’s Gate, walk through a geothermal gorge, then cruise Lake Naivasha near hippos and birdlife. Guides such as Ruth, Isaiah, Erick, and Patrick have earned special praise for their care and local insight.

“The excursion was nice overall. The driver and guide were punctual and we arrived soon enough to the place. We could eat at a place that was a bit too touristic but otherwise we could visit Hell’s gate national park and Naivasha Lake during the day. I recommend !”

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5 Days Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru & Naivasha Budget Joining Safari - Day 1: Nairobi to Masai Mara via the Great Rift Valley
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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

Travel from Nairobi through the Great Rift Valley to Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru, Lake Naivasha, and Hell’s Gate. Expect game drives, rhinos, flamingos, hippos, hot springs, and optional village, boat, walking, and cycling visits. Groups are limited to seven, with guides such as Francis, Joseph, Dennis, and Evans assigned by availability.

“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. - The 16-Kilometer Ride Through the Park
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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

Leave Nairobi at 7am for Hell’s Gate National Park, where your private guide leads a two-hour bike ride past zebra, eagles, and dramatic rock walls. After lunch at Fisherman’s Camp, add a $25 Lake Naivasha boat ride for bird watching and hippo sightings. Guides may include Stephen, Gaddafi, Charles, Isaac, or Sammy.

“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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4 Days Safari Lake Nakuru NP Naivasha and Masai Mara - Lake Nakuru’s rhinos and birdlife
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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

Travel privately from Nairobi in a pop-up-roof safari vehicle to Lake Naivasha, Crescent Island, Lake Nakuru, and Masai Mara. Expect scenic Rift Valley stops, a boat ride with hippos and birds, walking among giraffes, rhino sightings, and long game drives with guides such as David, George, Peter, or Mussa.

“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 - Day 2: Flamingos, rhinos, and Nakuru’s bird sanctuary
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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

Travel from Nairobi to Lake Naivasha, Lake Nakuru, and Masai Mara in a private 4x4 Land Cruiser with a pop-up roof. Expect boat, walking, or horseback activities, rhinos and flamingos, long game drives, and Big Five viewing. Guides named in guest feedback include Steve, Moses, Frank, and Chacha.

“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 - Entering Lake Nakuru National Park around 9 a.m.
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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

Leave Nairobi early for Lake Nakuru’s rhinos, giraffes, lions, flamingoes, and birdlife, then continue to Lake Naivasha for an optional hippo and eagle boat ride. Private guides such as Paul, Peter, Jimmy, and Simba tailor the day, though park fees, meals, and the boat cost extra.

“Our guide was Jimmy again (yay) - and he's very patient and fun to hang with - amazing driver (both on road and offorad!) - we enjoyed our game drive in this park. He was able to spot animals for us and explain to us a lot of things. We've been to Southern Africa before and on several other game drives, yet we were still able to learn a lot from Jimmy on this game drive! Thanks for the tour and would recommend to friends and family!”

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Nairobi: Hell's Gate National Park and Lake Naivasha Tour - Cycling through Hell’s Gate National Park
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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

Leave Nairobi with an English-speaking guide such as Jimmy, Nico, or Peter for Hell’s Gate by bicycle, a gorge walk, and an optional Lake Naivasha boat ride. Expect about 16 kilometers of cycling, close wildlife sightings, Rift Valley views, and a long day outdoors.

“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 - The 7 a.m. departure from Nairobi
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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

Join guides such as David, Jaffar, or Kazungu for a shared day from Nairobi to Hell’s Gate and Lake Naivasha. Cycle 8 kilometers through the park, walk the gorges, then add a one-hour boat ride for hippos and birds. Vehicle support is available if the bike ride wears you out.

“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 Lake Nakuru Park With Optional Boat Ride on Lake Naivasha - Lake Nakuru from about 9:00am to 3:00pm
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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

Leave Nairobi at 6:00am with a private driver-guide for Lake Nakuru wildlife viewing, a Great Rift Valley viewpoint, and an optional Lake Naivasha boat ride. Guides such as Festus Kazungu and Samuel are praised for warm, personal guiding. Bring a VISA card for the $60 park fee.

“We had an excellent day around beautiful, peaceful Lake Nakuru. The national park offers much more than the famous flamingos; we saw plenty of wildlife while enjoying the surroundings. Samuel was a highly knowledgeable guide who really made an effort to give us the besRead more”

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Day Tour To Hell's Gate National Park and Optional Boat Ride on Lake Naivasha. - The 16-Kilometer Ride Through the Park
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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

Leave Nairobi at 7 a.m. with a private driver and guide, stop above the Great Rift Valley, then cycle about 16 kilometers through Hell’s Gate beside zebras, giraffes, and warthogs. Add a Lake Naivasha motorboat ride for hippos, pelicans, and fish eagles. Guides may include Calvin, Frank, or Gaddafi.

“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 - Lake Nakuru, a strong stop for rhinos and birds
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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

You’ll travel privately from Nairobi to Lake Naivasha, Lake Nakuru, and the Masai Mara in four days, with boat and walking safaris, rhino country, and full-day game drives. Guides such as George, James, Mike, and Tony have led past trips, though your assigned guide may differ.

“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 - From the Mara to Lake Nakuru
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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

Join a small group of up to 15 for five days from Nairobi to the Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru, Lake Naivasha, and Hell’s Gate. Expect long drives, picnic meals, budget lodging, expert driver-guides such as Dickson, and optional Maasai village or Crescent Island visits.

“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 - Day 1: Nairobi to Maasai Mara through the Rift Valley
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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

Join Best Camping Tours Kenya for seven days through Maasai Mara, Lake Nakuru, Lake Naivasha, and Amboseli. Expect early game drives, a Mara River hippo stop, a Naivasha boat ride and guided Crescent Island walk, plus Kilimanjaro views. Pickup, meals, and accommodation are included for a group of up to 20.

“I can't thank Best Camping enough for the amazing experience and the professional service. My wife and I did the 7 day experience starting at Masaai Mara and ended up at Amboseli game reserve. The planning was spot on and the accomoRead more”

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From Nairobi: Lakes Nakuru & Naivasha National Park Day Tour - What the private guide adds to the game drive
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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

Leave Nairobi at 6:00 AM for a private guided game drive at Lake Nakuru, a rhino sanctuary known for birdlife, then continue to Lake Naivasha. Add the optional boat ride for hippos, eagle feeding, and lake views. Expect a long day, with park fees and lunch extra.

“The day was perfect! Martin wait for us at the airport and he was very great all the day, being patient instead of the rainy day. We could see all the great species in Nakuru and Navaisha. Martin is very great, I recommend him to you all!!”

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