Hell's Gate & Crescent Island Day Trip

1D/0N Hell's Gate National Park, Lake Naivasha, Crescent Island 2–8 people
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At a glance

What is this tour?
Hell's Gate & Crescent Island Day Trip — Walk and cycle among wildlife at Hell's Gate, then boat across Lake Naivasha to walk beside giraffes and zebras on Crescent Island.
How long is it?
1 days / 0 nights
Where does it go?
Hell's Gate National Park, Lake Naivasha, Crescent Island
How much does it cost?
From KSh 4,000 per person
When is the best time to visit?
Year-round; depart early (6:30–7:00 AM) for the full 12-hour experience
Group size
2–8 travellers
Tour type
Adventure (Inbound)

Overview

Just 90 kilometres from Nairobi, this day tour combines two of Kenya's most distinctive experiences into a single unforgettable outing. Hell's Gate National Park was established in 1984 and takes its name from a break in the cliffs once carved by a prehistoric outlet of Lake Naivasha.It is one of the few parks in Kenya where you can walk or cycle among wildlife freely, moving through dramatic gorges carved by geothermal activity and past towering Fischer's Tower. After the game drive, transfer to Lake Naivasha for a boat ride to Crescent Island — a private wildlife sanctuary on a sunken volcanic crater rim where you walk beside giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, waterbuck, Thomson's gazelles, and hippos in the shallows.Slow, intimate, and genuinely extraordinary — this is one of the best day trips from Nairobi.

Itinerary

D1

Early Morning Pickup from Nairobi

Depart Nairobi between 6:30 and 7:00 AM for the scenic drive to Hell's Gate National Park. Pickup available from Nairobi and surrounding neighbourhoods.

D2

Hell's Gate National Park

Explore Hell's Gate on a game drive through dramatic gorges, geothermal landscapes, and Fischer's Tower. Spot zebra, buffalo, eland, klipspringers, baboons, and raptors including Verreaux's eagles.

D3

Lake Naivasha Boat Ride

Transfer to Lake Naivasha for a boat crossing with views of hippos and birdlife before arriving at Crescent Island.

D4

Crescent Island Walking Safari

Walk beside giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, waterbuck, and Thomson's gazelles with no barriers between you and the animals. A trained island guide accompanies all guests throughout.

D5

Return to Nairobi

Depart Naivasha for the drive back to Nairobi, arriving by early evening. Total tour duration is approximately 12 hours.

What's Included

Included

  • Transport in an open-roof safari van from Nairobi
  • Game drive at Hell's Gate National Park
  • Boat ride on Lake Naivasha to Crescent Island
  • Drinking water

Excluded

  • Hell's Gate National Park entry fees
  • Lake Naivasha boat and Crescent Island entry fees
  • Meals and snacks (packed lunch can be arranged on request)
  • Anything not mentioned in inclusions

FAQs

Departures are early morning, typically between 6:30 and 7:00 AM. The tour runs for approximately 12 hours, returning to Nairobi by early evening.
Entry fees for Hell's Gate National Park, the Lake Naivasha boat ride, and Crescent Island are not included and are payable on the day.
Hell's Gate offers zebra, buffalo, eland, klipspringers, baboons, and diverse raptors. Crescent Island adds giraffes, wildebeest, waterbuck, Thomson's gazelles, and hippos in the shallows.
Yes. Crescent Island has no predators, which is why the walking experience is possible. A trained guide accompanies all guests.
Comfortable walking shoes, a light jacket, sunscreen, a hat, insect repellent, and a camera. Lunch is not provided — bring snacks or request a packed lunch.

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Adults
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Children
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Seniors
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Estimated total KSh 4,000.00

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