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2-Day Safari to Hell's Gate, Naivasha And Nakuru
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From $841.51 per person
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The Experience
What your day looks like
This is the easiest safari tour from Nairobi, because the national parks you visit are located near the capital of Kenya. You will visit 2 national parks: Lake Nakuru and Hell's Gate and have a chance to spot hippos and the Kingfisher bird at Lake Naivasha / Crescent Isalnd
Highlights
Why travelers choose this experience
- Make a quick stop at Great Rift Valled, a viewpoint for pictures
- Opportunity for see wildlife at Hell's Gate National Park
- Enjoy a hiking tour at Hell's Gate National Park
- Game drive at Lake Nakuru National Park
Your Itinerary
Your day, step by step
Day 1
Nairobi
Welcome to this trip, we hope you will enjoy it! Early morning departure from Nairobi (normal departure time is 08:00am) and proceed to Lake Naivasha which is only 1,5 hrs drive (90 km).
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Nairobi
Sightseeing. Great Rift Valley: On the way to the lake you will have short stop at Great Rift Valley view point for pictures.
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Nairobi
Leisure. Optional: On arrival to Naivasha at 10am a boat trip can be organized for a chance to spot hippos and the Kingfisher bird. You will have the option, either to do just a boat ride which usually takes 1 hr or combine this ride with the walking tour on Crescent Island which takes another 1 hr. Note gratuities are given to the boat drivers when you visit the lake (25 USD p/p for the boat and 30 USD p/p for the walking tour on Crescent Island)
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Nakuru
Eco Tour at Hell's Gate National Park. Trekking at National Park: Check in to the lodge and lunch at 12:30. We proceed to Hell's Gate National Park at 15:00. In this park you will have the option of doing a trekking tour or a cycling tour which is a more adventurous way of exploring the park. If not, you are allowed to drive inside the park in your safari minibus which has an open rooftop. Hell's Gate is home to giraffe, warthog, zebra, buffalo, gazelle and many birds. You will explore the gorge area where you will leave the vehicle (or bicycle) at the parking lot and go on foot to have a guided tour/hiking of the scenic and ancient gorges and caves that make up the park history. After some tiresome hours of hiking and exploration, you may opt to visit the natural hot spa located within the park before you exit and drive back to your lodge for overnight at 18:00.
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Nairobi
Accommodation included
Day 2
Nakuru
Wildlife Safari at Lake Nakuru National Park. Game drive at Nakuru National Park: We will arrive to Lake Nakuru National Park at around 09:00am. Animals and birds that are easy to spot include flamingo, pelican, stork, white rhino, buffalo, giraffe, warthog and others. You will also visit the scenic observation hill or baboon cliff where you will see the lake from the view point. After the game drives, you will exit from the park at 13:00hrs for your lunch at Nakuru Town
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Nairobi
Breakfast and lunch included
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Nairobi
This is the end of your trip, we hope you enjoyed it! Drive back to Nairobi arriving by 5pm.
Planning Details
Before you go
Included
Hotel and airport pick-up and drop-off Transport in a safari-modified tour van pop-up roof, fully equipped Professional English-speaking driver, guide All safari game-drives as per itinerary All entry fees and taxes Air rescue by AMREF
Not Included
Alcohol drinks, beverages (available to purchase) Gratuities for the boat drivers at Lake Naivasha (around 30USD p/p) - option Gratuities for the walking tour on Crescent Island (around 33 USD p/p) - option Bicycles at Hell's Gate (10 USD per bicycle) - option
What to Bring
Public transportation nearby Infants must sit on laps Not stroller accessible Not suitable for pets Infant seats unavailable Wear comfortable shoes and clothing Bring camera and other items you may need Money for personal expenses
Meeting & Pickup
Early morning departure from Nairobi (normal departure time is 08:00am), let us know the details at the time of booking.
Planning Notes
Minimum age: 2 Hotel pickup offered: Yes Confirmation: Automatic
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