Lake Naivasha is a freshwater lake in the Rift Valley, ringed by acacia trees and full of hippos and birds. Next door, Hell's Gate National Park is one of the few parks where you can cycle and walk among zebras and giraffes.
The two make an easy day trip from Nairobi or a relaxed stop between Nairobi and the Masai Mara.
What you'll do in Lake Naivasha & Hell's Gate
- Boat ride on the lake to see hippos and African fish eagles
- Walking safari on Crescent Island among giraffes, zebras and wildebeest
- Cycle through Hell's Gate and walk the gorge with a local guide
- See Fischer's Tower and the geothermal steam vents
What to expect
- Close-up hippo sightings from the boat
- Active, on-foot experiences that make a change from game drives
- Moderate walking and some scrambling in the gorge
- Lakeside lodges and camps
