
Small Group Budget Tour to Hells Gate National Park and Lake Naivasha Boat Ride
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4.9/5
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Is Small Group Budget Tour to Hells Gate National Park and Lake Naivasha Boat Ride worth booking?
Small Group Budget Tour to Hells Gate National Park and Lake Naivasha Boat Ride is a 8-hour experience in Nairobi, Kenya, from $27 per person. It scores 85 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Exceptional”, based on a 4.9/5 rating across 190 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 85 / 100
- Rating
- 4.9/5 (190)
- Duration
- 8 hours
- From
- $27 per person
Enjoy biking safari, walk at the gorges and a beautiful boat ride on lake Naivasha at a budget friendly Price Incase you are tired or cannot bike you can tour the park with the vehicle and the driver is happy to stop se
What you get
- Bicycle For Biking in Hell's Gate(on option included)
- Hells gate Biking/Walking guide(on option included)
- Hotel/Residence pick up and drop off in Nairobi or Naivasha
- Charge free ride back from the gorge upon request
About this experience
Enjoy biking safari, walk at the gorges and a beautiful boat ride on lake Naivasha at a budget friendly Price Incase you are tired or cannot bike you can tour the park with the vehicle and the driver is happy to stop severally for scenery viewing and taking photos. Incase you are tired of biking back from the gorge walk, we are happy to give you a charge free ride back to the gate upon request from the guide.
What's included
Included
- Bicycle For Biking in Hell's Gate(on option included)
- Hells gate Biking/Walking guide(on option included)
- Hotel/Residence pick up and drop off in Nairobi or Naivasha
- Charge free ride back from the gorge upon request
Not included
- Entrance Fee In Hell's Gate for Non Residents (50 USD Per Person paid through card or Mpesa))
- Optional Boat Ride In Lake Naivasha (25 USD Per Person) paid by cash or Mpesa only
- Lunch (available for purchase) you can carry packed lunch
- Tips and Gratitues(Optional)
- Entrance fees Hells gate for Residents/Citizens(3 USD per adult paid through card or Mpesa)
- Bottled Water(only reusable bottle water are allowed in Kenyan Parks)
- optional cycling fee(paid depending with your origin)
What you'll see and do
Hell's Gate National Park
7am - Depart Nairobi and start of drive to Naivasha, brief stop over at the Great rift valley view point. Arrive at the gate of hells gate at around 9:30am. Start of the biking tour at hells gate 8 kilometres to the gorge with animals on the way. 11am - Visit the gorges inside the park. Gorges are small thin depressions of land mass where you can walk on the side. This will take 1 hour. 1pm - Finish the tours and bring the bikes back 8 kilometers to the gate. Notes: 1.Incase you are tired or cannot bike you can tour the park with the vehicle and the driver is happy to stop severally for scenery viewing and taking photos 2.Incase you are tired of biking back from the gorge, we are happy to give you a charge free ride back to the gate upon request
240 minutes here · Admission not included
Lake Naivasha
Take an optional 1 hour boat ride in the lake for bird watching and hippo viewing. Here at the lake there is also a restaraunt where you can have lunch. End of activities at around 4 pm and drive back to Nairobi.
60 minutes here · Admission not included
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers.
Options you can book
Transportation Only
Transport only: This option is for whole day transport to hells gate,lunch restaraunt, optional lake Naivasha and back to NAIROBI only Fees & Admission(not included): Hell gate entry(50 USD per adult) Bike and Cycling fee(15 USD) Guide fee(15 USD) Optional Boat ride(25 USD) cash only Pickup included
Hells Gate,Bike& boat included
Lunch only is not included: You can carry packed lunch or we can take you to a restaraunt(own expense) and wait for you Transport is included: Transportation to and from Nairobi is included All Fees included except Lunch: -Hells gate entry fee -Bike and cycling fee -Hells gate guide -Boat ride fee in Lake Naivasha Pickup included
Entry & Cycling Fee Included
Remains the same Entrance Fees: The Entry fees for Hells gate National park are included on this option The Cycling fees for the bike is also included Pickup included
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
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- A valid passport/ID is required during the time of travel(either soft or hard copy)
- Wear comfortable sporty casual clothes and shoes
- Sunglasses for the dust and sunscreen/sunhat for the heat
- A small backbag for your personal items
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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
- $27 to $225
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 67
- Verdict
- Exceptional
Why this scores 85
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Small Group Budget Tour to Hells Gate National Park and Lake Naivasha Boat Ride: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Nairobi.
How much does Small Group Budget Tour to Hells Gate National Park and Lake Naivasha Boat Ride cost?
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Prices start at $27 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 Small Group Budget Tour to Hells Gate National Park and Lake Naivasha Boat Ride 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 Small Group Budget Tour to Hells Gate National Park and Lake Naivasha Boat Ride worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 85 out of 100, which we label "Exceptional". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.9/5 across 190 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable most highly reviewed in Nairobi, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Small Group Budget Tour to Hells Gate National Park and Lake Naivasha Boat Ride?
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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 Small Group Budget Tour to Hells Gate National Park and Lake Naivasha Boat Ride 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 Small Group Budget Tour to Hells Gate National Park and Lake Naivasha Boat Ride?
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Around 67 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 Small Group Budget Tour to Hells Gate National Park and Lake Naivasha Boat Ride 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 3 days group joining safari to Maasai Mara with a Land Cruiser Jeep, 1 Day trip to Hells Gate and optional Lake Naivasha From Nairobi, Nairobi Masai village Day Tour Experience. 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.
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