Hell's Gate with Cycling, Rock Climbing & Horseback Safari

5.0
(13 reviews)
Naivasha, Kenya

1 day (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Most Kenya safaris happen through a car window. This one doesn't get near one. Hell's Gate on a bike, a volcanic gorge on foot, a rock pillar to climb and then horses at the base of a dormant volcano - it's a full day of moving through the landscape rather than watching it go by.
The horseback safari is the part of this trip that people talk about afterwards. The horses know the terrain and the wildlife knows the horses, which is why you end up closer to a grazing zebra than most people get on an entire safari holiday. The Rift Valley opens up around you, Longonot's rim sits above and the plains stretch out as far as you can see.
Stay the night at Fisherman's Camp and the pace shifts completely. Hippos come out of the lake after dark and graze on the lawn a few meters from your tent. The campfire goes until late. It's only 90 minutes from Nairobi but it feels about as far from the city as you can get.

What's Included

Lunch (depending on the chosen option)
Horseback safari at the foot of Mount Longonot (depending on the chosen option)
Bicycle safari and gorge hike with professional guide
Private transfer from and to Nairobi (depending on the chosen option)
Hells Gate National Park entry fee
Bike hire & cycling fee in Hell's Gate
Optional: Rock climbing with guide and safety gear
Optional: Camping at Fisherman's & boat ride

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Choose the option with pick-up for private transfer from and to Nairobi (hotel pick-up / drop-off). Details can be discussed via Whatsapp or call

OR
Meeting point
Elsa Gate

Details of the meeting point can be discussed via Whatsapp or call

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

Hell's Gate is one of the few Kenyan parks where you explore entirely without a vehicle - and it shows. You cycle through open plains with zebras grazing alongside the track, hike deep into Ol Njorowa Gorge through narrow obsidian walls where steam vents rise from the ground and natural hot springs bubble up at the bottom, then cycle back out. The gorge and the bicycle safari are the core of the day.
On top of that, a few optional activities can be added (extra fee). Fischer's Tower - a freestanding volcanic pillar - is there to be climbed if you want the extra challenge. The horseback safari at the foot of Mount Longonot is worth serious consideration: you ride through open plains with the volcano's crater rim above you and the horses are calm around wildlife, which means zebras, eland and gazelles carry on around you as if you're not there. After Hell's Gate, a boat ride on Lake Naivasha is a natural way to end the day - hippo pods surfacing alongside the boat and fish eagles hunting overhead.
The day can also turn into two. Camping at Fisherman's on the lakeshore, with the boat ride saved for the following morning.

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Daring Escapes

Tags

Hiking Tours
Nature and Wildlife Tours
Mountain Bike Tours
Climbing
Horseback Riding
Bird Watching
Wildlife Encounters
Wildlife Watching
Bike Tours
Camping
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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