
Day tour to Hells Gate, Lake Naivasha and Crescent Island Walk
Traveler rating
4.9/5
Based on 75 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Day tour to Hells Gate, Lake Naivasha and Crescent Island Walk worth booking?
Day tour to Hells Gate, Lake Naivasha and Crescent Island Walk is a 8-hour experience in Nairobi, Kenya, from $156 per person. It scores 78 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Strongly Recommended”, based on a 4.9/5 rating across 75 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 78 / 100
- Rating
- 4.9/5 (75)
- Duration
- 8 hours
- From
- $156 per person
This is an excursion focusing on bird life, walking safari on Crescent Island, adventure activities, boat excursion, biking and hiking and small game viewing. Hell’s gate is one of the world’s park where you can walk and ride bicycle while watching animals. While in lake Naivasha boat ride our captain will explain to you different bird species and you will see hippos. Get up close with wildlife and be on the lookout for the park’s amazing species.
What you get
About this experience
This is an excursion focusing on bird life, walking safari on Crescent Island, adventure activities, boat excursion, biking and hiking and small game viewing. Hell’s gate is one of the world’s park where you can walk and ride bicycle while watching animals. While in lake Naivasha boat ride our captain will explain to you different bird species and you will see hippos. Get up close with wildlife and be on the lookout for the park’s amazing species.
What's included
Included
- Hotel pick up and drop off
- Lake naivasha boat fee
- Hells gate guide
- Hells gate entry fees
- Crescent Island entry fees
- Bicycle renting charges
Not included
- Lunch(available for purchase)
- Water (only reusable bottled water are allowed)
What you'll see and do
Hell's Gate National Park
Morning pick-up at 7.00 am from your Nairobi area hotel or residence and commence the drive to Hell’s Gate National Park with stops at the scenic Rift valley view point. Arrive at around 9 30am and start of the biking tour for 2 hours. Hell’s Gate is one of Kenya’s smaller national parks, which can be explored on foot. This is followed by a bicycle ride amid gracefully grazing gazelles, larger antelopes, Zebras and Giraffe is a delightful experience. Drive to Naivasha Marina Camp for lunch at 1 pm (own expenses)
360 minutes here · Admission included
Crescent Island Game Sanctuary
At 2 pm, take a boat-ride at Lake Naivasha to crescent Island Sanctuary for a unique walk with wildlife. The sanctuary is home for giraffes, water-bucks, elands, wildebeests, zebras, impalas and hippos among other wildlife one is likely to find at the conservancy. Birds include the fish eagles, ospreys, lily-trotters and many more Later at 5 pm, depart for Nairobi. You will be dropped off at you hotel/ area of residence.
120 minutes here · Admission included
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- African Beast tours and safaris
Know before you go
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 75 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
9 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
5 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Food and drink
5 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Photo opportunities
4 mentionsThe views and photo stops come up again and again.
Organization
3 mentionsPickup, timing, and logistics are described as running smoothly.
Value for money
2 mentionsTravelers feel they got more than they paid for.
Traveler reviews
75 verified traveler reviews for Day tour to Hells Gate, Lake Naivasha and Crescent Island Walk. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
A very well-organised trip with plenty of wildlife sightings
The whole trip was very well organised by African Beast Tours and Safaris. I booked directly on their webpage. The tour operator sent a driver (Patrick) to my hotel; he was very punctual and did a brilliant job of taking me to and from Hell’s Gate. He was always mindful of my comfort and chose a good restaurant for my lunch break. Access to clean toilets was also provided. At Hells Gate Park, he handed me over to the guide, Peter, and I was allowed to choose a suitable bike. Peter took me to see zebras, giraffes, buffalos and impalas, and he also looked after me very well on the hike through the gorge. I had plenty of time to take photos and enjoy the scenery. As I’m used to cycling every day in Germany, these 16 km were no challenge at all. It’s quite dusty on the roads, but that’s all part of the safari experience, really. This was followed by a boat trip with Dennis over to Crescent Island. Dennis made a few short detours so that I could get a good look at the birds and take photos of them (especially pelicans and fish eagles), and he also stopped at a spot where hippos were bathing. On Crescent Island, Fred was my guide. He accompanied me throughout the whole tour and explained everything there was to see. The giraffes were particularly impressive; I was allowed to get very close to them and take some lovely photos. The island itself is a place to relax and enjoy a leisurely stroll. The schedule for the whole day was very well organised; there was never any pressure or rush. I was picked up from my hotel in Nairobi at 7.00 am and was back by 6.00 pm. It really was a lovely day on safari and I can highly recommend this tour operator.
Response from the operator: Hello Doreen, I hope you are well Thank you so much for your detailed and wonderful review! We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your day tour to Hell’s Gate, Lake Naivasha, and Crescent Island. It is lovely to know that Patrick, Peter, Dennis, and Fred all contributed to making your experience memorable, comfortable, and enjoyable. We are especially glad you had plenty of time to enjoy the scenery, spot wildlife, and capture beautiful photographs along the way. Your kind recommendation means a lot to us, and we truly appreciate you choosing African Beast Tours and Safaris. We look forward to welcoming you on another adventure in Kenya! Warm regards, Daisy African Beast Tours and Safaris
via Tripadvisor
Great tour
This was an amazing experience from start to finish. I was picked up from my place and was picked up by David and Lawrence who were my guides for the day and it was amazing. Everything went smoothly and when we got to Hells gate, I totally enjoyed the bike ride with Frederick he was amazing. I had such a great time and a private Bike Ride experience. That was really good. I saw the animals and the views were incredible and I had such a great time and I will never forget this experience that’s for sure so I do highly recommend that you book this experience with this company and that you book with Frederick when you go to get your bike for the Bike Ride. I also recommend getting a an electric bike because it just made the whole biking experience enjoyable. Lake navaisha and crescent island were always amazing.
Response from the operator: Dear Efe, Thank you so much for sharing such a wonderful review of your experience with us! We are delighted to hear that everything went smoothly from the pickup to the different activities throughout the day. It is especially great to know that you enjoyed the private bike ride at Hell’s Gate and that Frederick made the experience even more memorable. We will certainly pass your kind words on to him, as well as David and Lawrence. We are also happy that you enjoyed the incredible scenery, wildlife, Lake Naivasha, and Crescent Island. Your recommendation of the electric bike is much appreciated and will certainly be helpful to future travelers. Thank you for choosing African Beast Tours and Safaris. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back for another unforgettable adventure in Kenya! Warm regards, Daisy African Beast Tours and Safaris
via Tripadvisor
Great action packed day with superb guides!
This was an action packed day and totally worth it. Its so unique compared to the regular safari’s because you get to walk, bike and boat right next to animals! Our guide at Hell’s Gate was Gomez, great guy and very knowledgeable on everything. Highly recommend asking for him when you go. We took our time biking and he went at our pace and always looked out for us. Mr Kamau was our boat driver. Great guy. Nicholas was our crescent island guide. He was super nice and funny, I highly recommend him. He made the experience fun and he knows a lot about animals. Our driver for the day was Stephen. He was really nice and gave us fun facts along the way about the area. Dont miss out on this day trip!
Response from the operator: Dear Dev, I hope you are well Thank you for this wonderful and detailed review! We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your action-packed day exploring Hell’s Gate, Lake Naivasha, and Crescent Island. It is great to know that Gomez, Mr. Kamau, Nicholas, and Stephen made your experience memorable with their knowledge, professionalism, and friendly service. We are especially glad you enjoyed the flexibility to explore at your own pace while getting up close to nature. Your recommendations mean a lot to our team. Warm regards, Daisy African Beast Tours and Safaris
via Tripadvisor
Buen precio, excelente experiencia!
We absolutely loved the tour! It was perfect for our first day, and we got to see so many incredible animals. Nuru, our driver and guide, was amazing. He was with us throughout the whole experience, kept us informed about the schedule, and was always happy to accommodate our requests. He also took us to a delicious place for lunch and was always friendly, helpful, and in a great mood. Thank you so much, Nuru!! We also had a guide who accompanied us on the bike tour, which was exhausting but so much fun, and another guide who took us on the boat tour on Lake Naivasha, which completely exceeded our expectations. Highly recommended! Great experience and very good value for money.
Response from the operator: Dear Valeria, I hope you are doing well Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We are thrilled to hear that you loved your day exploring Hell’s Gate, Lake Naivasha, and Crescent Island. It is great to know that the experience was a memorable way to begin your Kenya adventure and that you enjoyed seeing so much wildlife. We will definitely share your kind words with Nuru. His dedication to keeping guests informed, accommodating requests, and making sure everyone has a great time is truly appreciated. We are also glad you enjoyed the cycling experience and the boat tour on Lake Naivasha. Thank you for choosing African Beast Tours and Safaris and for recommending us. We truly appreciate your support and hope to welcome you back for another adventure in Kenya! Warm regards, Daisy African Beast Tours and Safaris
via Tripadvisor
Perfect first day in Kenya
This tour was booked for my first day in Kenya activities. It was absolutely perfect and a grwat way to start a 18 day adventure. African Beast was amazing to work with planning the day. Joash was my driver/guide. He made my day wonderful. The drive thru Rift Valley was unique and beautiful. It is a long drive from Nairobi to Hells Gate, but you get to experience some of authenticate Kenya which I loved. At Hells gate I got a electric bike and had a separate guide for that. Joash organized everything for me and waited at the end. Then we went to lunch at a beautiful restaurant with extremely reasonable prices. Then I went for a boat ride on Lake Naivasha and walking tour on Crescent Island. Seriously amazing experience. The drive home was nice visiting with Joash about the amazing animals and things I did throughout the day. He dropped me off at hotel and the first day in Kenya was perfection! Only recommendation I would share is make sure to bring plenty of tip money for the bike guide, lake Naivasha boat guide and Crescent island guide... and obviously plenty for your assigned driver/guide. Tipping isn't required, but they are all so amazing you will want to be prepared to bless them with a tip.
Response from the operator: Dear Jessica, I hope you are doing well Thank you so much for sharing such a wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that your first day in Kenya was such a memorable experience and that Joash took great care of you throughout the day. We’re glad you enjoyed Hell’s Gate, Lake Naivasha, Crescent Island, and the beautiful Rift Valley scenery. It was a pleasure having you with us, and we hope the rest of your 18-day adventure will be amazing! Kind regards, Daisy
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 8 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $156 to $297
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 26
- Verdict
- Strongly Recommended
Who runs this experience
Operated by African Beast tours and safaris, who run 24 experiences we rank across 5 cities, with an average Outty Ranking of 60.2 and 1 in the 90+ Club.
See everything African Beast tours and safaris runsWhy this scores 78
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Day tour to Hells Gate, Lake Naivasha and Crescent Island Walk: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Nairobi.
How much does Day tour to Hells Gate, Lake Naivasha and Crescent Island Walk cost?
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Prices start at $156 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Nairobi usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Day tour to Hells Gate, Lake Naivasha and Crescent Island Walk take?
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Plan for about 8 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Nairobi is not rushed.
Is Day tour to Hells Gate, Lake Naivasha and Crescent Island Walk worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 78 out of 100, which we label "Strongly Recommended". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.9/5 across 75 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Nairobi, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Day tour to Hells Gate, Lake Naivasha and Crescent Island Walk?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Day tour to Hells Gate, Lake Naivasha and Crescent Island Walk suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 8-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Day tour to Hells Gate, Lake Naivasha and Crescent Island Walk?
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Around 26 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Nairobi can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Nairobi and add a light layer if any part of the 8-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Day tour to Hells Gate, Lake Naivasha and Crescent Island Walk start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Nairobi within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Nairobi?
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On Outty we rank every Nairobi experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Wild 5-Day Safari: Magical Mara, Nakuru Wonders & Hell's Gate, 2 Days Amboseli Safari using a 4x4 Landcruiser jeep(with options), Kibera Slum Tour with Lucas. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Nairobi?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Nairobi?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
What is included in Day tour to Hells Gate, Lake Naivasha and Crescent Island Walk?
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Included: Hotel pick up and drop off; Lake naivasha boat fee; Hells gate guide; Hells gate entry fees; and Crescent Island entry fees. Not included: Lunch(available for purchase); and Water (only reusable bottled water are allowed). Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Does Day tour to Hells Gate, Lake Naivasha and Crescent Island Walk include hotel pickup?
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Yes, pickup is offered for every traveler from 85 listed pickup locations in and around Nairobi. You can also enter a custom pickup address when booking.
What languages is Day tour to Hells Gate, Lake Naivasha and Crescent Island Walk offered in?
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It runs in English. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.
Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for Day tour to Hells Gate, Lake Naivasha and Crescent Island Walk?
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Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.
Is Day tour to Hells Gate, Lake Naivasha and Crescent Island Walk wheelchair or stroller accessible?
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The operator notes: Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.
What happens to Day tour to Hells Gate, Lake Naivasha and Crescent Island Walk if the weather is bad?
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It generally runs rain or shine, so dress for the forecast in Nairobi. Standard cancellation terms apply: free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start.
What do travelers say about Day tour to Hells Gate, Lake Naivasha and Crescent Island Walk?
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Across 75 reviews averaging 4.9 out of 5, recurring themes include the guide, knowledge and storytelling, food and drink. Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
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