Lake Naivasha

Explore the wonderful nature at hells gate park around rift-valley and later enjoy boat ride at lake naivasha. Having limited time in Nairobi, take advantage of this 1 day trip to hells Gate and Lake naivasha safari 1. Hell’s Gate is one of Kenya’s smaller national parks, which can be explored on foot. A game walk or bicycle (optional ) ride amid gracefully grazing gazelles, larger antelopes, Zebras and Giraffe is a delightful experience Take a nature walk at the shores of the lake and a boat ride to view Hippos, Buffalo, waterbuck, Antelope, Giraffes, Zebra among others. 2. Hell's Gate National Park is a park located between Lake naivasha and the longonot and suswa volcanoes. It is covered by ashes from the longonot eruption which occurred 100 years ago, the park is famous for its geothermal station, Lower Gorge, and spectacular scenaries (cliffs, volcanoes gorges, geothermal steam).

7 am – 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 9am. Start of the biking tour at hells gate for 2 hours 11pm – Finish the tours and bring the bikes back at the gate. 12pm – Drive to Naivasha lake Naivasha crescent Camp for luncherea(own expenses) 2pm – Take a 1 hour boat ride in the lake for bird watching and hippo viewing. 4pm – End of all activities start of drive back to Nairobi drop off at your hotel.

Your adventure begins with pickup you from your Nairobi hotel/residence at 6:00AM. After driving for approximately 1 hour, you will begin the ascent at 6,000 feet. Like all good uphill hikes it will lull you into a sense of false security with a slow gentle rise to the first peak. This will give you the chance to get your lungs and limbs freed up for the second section, which is the best section. At the end of each section there is a rest point where you can prepare yourself for the next part of your journey. You will have started early to avoid the heat of the sun, but by the time you reach the end of the second section you will have generated plenty of your own heat. This hike is not an easy hike, but is achievable by people of average fitness. Your guide will accompany you all the way to the top. The whole tour is only about 8–9 kilometers long but very steep, so that the round-trip from the park gate to Longonot Peak takes around 4 hours. At the conclusion of your tour you will have an optional visit to Lake Naivasha for a sunset boat ride to see hippos, before your return drive to Nairobi with drop-off at your hotel or airport.

Day one begins with pickup from Nairobi and travels along the Great Rift Valley towards the Maasai Mara National Reserve. Stop along the way to soak up the view from a magnificent lookout, then arrive at the park just in time for lunch. Later, set out on an epic evening game drive across the rich, tree-studded grasslands and rolling hills. The famous Maasai Mara is renowned for its great herds of black-maned lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, and virtually every type of Kenyan wildlife. After a restful night’s sleep at your camp, enjoy a picnic-style breakfast to set you up for day two. Head out on a full-day game drive, with a visit to the Mara River which is home to a large concentration of animals. Once you’ve worked up a bit of an appetite, have lunch at a viewpoint overlooking the crocodiles and hippos lazing in the river. Afterward, you have the option to visit a Maasai cultural village to gain insight into the homes and social structure of the Maasai people as well as how they live in harmony with the environment and the animals. Wake up early on day three have breakfast before departing to Nakuru National Park, have an option of visitng Masai Village at own cost $20 per person payable to Masai Moran direct. Stop over for a picnic lunch along the way and soak up views of the magnificent Kenyan landscape that surrounds you. Arrive in Nakuru and, if time allows, pass by Naivasha for a boat ride, at your own expense. Day four begins with a hearty, early morning breakfast followed by a tour through Nakuru Park, which is home to over 350 species of birds including colorful flamingos. The park is also home to black and white rhinos and has been established for the protection of endangered species such as this. After an unforgettable four-day experience, relax and reflect on the return journey to your hotel or airport in Nairobi.

Your adventure begins at 6:00 AM with pickup in Nairobi. From there you'll head straight to Lake Nakuru National Park. The Lake is renowned as a bird sanctuary with over 400 bird species at times. There can be up to two million greater and lesser flamingoes and tens of thousands of other birds at Lake Nakuru. As a result the park is referred to as the "Birds' Paradise". The National Park is also a rhino sanctuary with excellent wildlife viewing. You'll enjoy wildlife viewing as soon as you enter the park gates, and when it's time for lunch, you'll stop at the lodge where you can purchase a meal at a local restaurant(own expense)  After lunch, continue to enjoy wildlife viewing on the drive out of the park. You'll leave the park at approximately 3:00 PM and head to Lake Naivasha for an optional 1-hour boat ride. If you'd like to include the boat ride, be sure to select the correct option when making your booking. On the boat ride, enjoy bird watching, eagle feeding, and hippo viewing. At the end of the boat ride, you'll head back to Nairobi for a 6:00 PM arrival.

Kibera slum is located in Nairobi, about 6.6 kilometres (4.1 miles) from the City Centre. It is the largest slum in Africa, and one of the largest in the world. We are a team of 4 local guides; ERICK, SAMUEL, BENTA and JACK. We were all born, raised and still live here in Kibera Community. We have first-hand insights into the authentic daily life in the Kibera neighborhood. This tour enables our guests to learn more about the local community's way of life and the history of Kibera slum. The income generated from the booking fees, helps us in paying school fees for orphans and vulnerable kids and funding many other social projects here in Kibera slum. We run a social impact tour business called OAC Kenya Tours (www.oackenya.weebly.com). It is a vehicle for positive change. Join us in our journey towards social impact, where every booking you make helps to uplift and support orphans and vulnerable children. 50% of the booking fees from this tour goes back to the community. We also run a non-profit called KCOOP Organization which was founded and registered in 2022. Our organization operates here in Kibera slums and in rural parts of Kenya. The programs of KCOOP Organization include; 1. After school Program 2. Education Program 3. Combating Child Hunger 4. Empowerment Through Arts and Sports 5. Community Outreach All our regular updates are available on our website and social media pages. Website: www.k-coop.org Instagram: @kcoop.organization, Facebook: @kcoop.organization, YouTube: @kcoop.organization We are now seeking for like minded individuals, organizations or enterprises for partnership to enable us help more needy kids. ITINERARY FOR THIS EXPERIENCE >This tour takes 3 hours, but we can make it longer or shorter depending on your preference. >The meeting point is inside PRESTIGE PLAZA SHOPPING MALL, Ngong Road. After meeting up, we then take a taxi to the first stop which is our office. This experience has 5 stops as follows; 1. Our Office We will first welcome you to our office here in the slum for more introductions & briefing about the entire experience. The office has free Wi-Fi and super clean & nice washrooms. We also have a very safe and secure guest room for those interested in exploring Kibera slum at night and probably spending a night here in the slum at an extra cost. 2. Home Visit The second stop which is the main stop is home Visit where we will welcome you inside one of the residential houses here in the slum to let you learn more about our way of life like how we get water, electricity, bathroom system, typical house size and so on. 3. Crafts Centre You will witness how locals recycle materials to make jewelry and other handmade items. 4. KCOOP Children's Centre We run this Children's Centre and it serves orphans and vulnerable kids 5. Cafeteria For a short rest and soft drinks as we chat about Kibera. The tour will end here. >We are very flexible and can customize this experience to match your interests.

Day 1: Nairobi to Maasai Mara At 8a.m you will be picked up from your hotel. Commence the drive to Maasai Mara via the Great Rift Valley viewpoint where you will stop over to view of the floor of the Rift Valley. Arrive at Enkajiang Camp/ Rhino Tourist Camp or similar in time for lunch, check inn and relax. Enjoy a sunset game drive from 4.30-6.30p.m. Return to camp for dinner. Our tents are Big, self contained and have a toilet and a hot shower inside. There is also electricity, mosquito nets, Bed and Linen Day 2: Full Day in Maasai Mara Spend the full day exploring Maasai Mara in search of the Big Five. You will have picnic lunches under a tree in the Reserve as you scale the Mara beauty. This day you will go all the way to the river where the wildebeest cross into Mara from Serengeti. All year round there are lots of resident Hippos and crocodiles at the banks of river. Accomodation at Enkajiang Camp/ Rhino Tourist Camp or similar Day 3: Maasai Mara to Nakuru Breakfast, checkout. Option: Masai village visit $20 per person- Here we visit to learn more about their culture and way of living Thereafter commence the drive to Nakuru. Arrive in time for lunch followed by relaxation, dinner and overnight stay at Lanet Matfam resort. Day 4: Nakuru to Naivasha Breakfast. Depart by 7 a.m straight to the park. It's a small park with magnificent, rare white rhinos. Possibly observe the pink flamingos. The game drive lasts 3 to 4 hours, after which you depart on a 1-hr drive to Naivasha to arrive in time for lunch at kifaru Hotel. After lunch, Later go for a 1 hour boat ride on Lake Naivasha for bird watching and hippo viewing on the banks of the lake. Evening accomodation at astorian Hotel or similar standard Day 5: Naivasha - Amboseli Breakfast head to Hell's Gate for a biking safari , walk in the gorges and take photos with animals. Those who cant bike we will use the safari car. Finish all activities at around 12 noon and have lunch in Naivasha at Kifaru restaurant. Start drive to Amboseli park which is famous for its scenery, backdrop of snow-capped Mount Kilimanjaro which dominates the landscape and open plains. arrive in the evening; Check inn at 1. Nyati Camp- standard and budget option( Big self contained tents) Dinner and overnight at the Hotel Day 6: Amboseli Full day Breakfast, and spend the day in Amboseli National Park. Known for large elephant herds, and views of Mount Kilimanjaro across the border in Tanzania, observation Hill offers panoramas of the peak and the park’s plains and swamps. Wildlife includes giraffes, zebras, cheetahs, and hundreds of bird species. we will have a picnic Lunch in the park . There are places for bathroom and also cofee stops. DAY 7: Amboseli - Nairobi Optional early morning game drive between 6 and 8 am strictly. After breakfast check out and drive to Nairobi. We will provide complimentary lunch on the way at a travellers Motel. You will be dropped off at your hotel or the Airport. END OF THE SAFARI

Day 1: Nairobi – Masai mara game reserve Depart for a scenic drive down into the rift valley, to Masai Mara, Kenya's world renowned game reserve. stop en route at the great rift valley for the stunning views. Arrive before lunch. The afternoon game drives allows spotting of the unrivaled wildlife in the park. dinner and overnight at Enkajiang mara camp or equivalent. Meals: Lunch & Dinner Day 2: Full Day Masai mara game reserve On this day you will spend game viewing in Kenya's finest wildlife park, the Masai Mara National Reserve. Our morning and afternoon game drives take us in search of Africa's Big Five and the plethora of other wildlife inhabiting this vast Kenyan game reserve. On clear days, the Mara offers fantastic orange tinged sunset’s well-worth capturing on camera. The Mara reserve is 1510 km² of incredible wide-open landscapes and fertile riverine woodland following the looping meanders of the Mara and Talek rivers in Kenya. One glimpse is enough to explain its appeal; it is typical open savannah, with a mass of amazing wildlife. Wherever you go in the vast Masai Mara you will see a frequent amount of wildlife such as Masai giraffe, baboons, warthogs, bat eared foxes, grey jackals, spotted hyena, topis, impala, hartebeests, wildebeest. Elephants, buffaloes, zebras and hippos are also found in great numbers. It is also common to see lions either basking after a heavy meal, or surveying the plains for their next meal. Cheetahs and leopards are harder to spot, but reasonably common. The ultimate action here is without doubt the annual wildebeest exodus, the Great Migration, in July and August when millions of these grass eaters move north from the Serengeti in search of lusher grass before turning south again in October. (optional )Hot-air balloon trips are an entirely outstanding way of seeing the savannah plains teeming with wildlife. or Visit to Masai village(optional) . Return is in the evening for dinner and overnight at the camp. Meals : Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Day 3:Masai mara - Lake Nakuru You will have an early breakfast and commence drive to Nakuru. our driver can organize for you to visit the Masai Village ($20 per person) where you will be entertained with the Masai Dance, learn more about their life style and later start your journey Nakuru. Arrive there in the late evening. Check in and overnight at lanet martfarm resort or buraha resort or similar Meals : Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Day 4: Lake Nakuru- Nairobi You will have an early breakfast, check out and depart by 7am to straight to the park. It’s a small park with magnificent, rare white rhinos which form part of the Big five animals. There is also a possibility to see the pink flamingos. Later depart to Nairobi on a 3-hour drive, you will arrive at around 3 pm. Meals : Breakfast

Go through the full description below for a better understanding of the experience. The primary mode of transport is a taxi or van depending on the number of guests booked since we explore the park by walking or cycling. The costs for activities are paid in full on the morning of the trip. This day trip provides an exciting opportunity to explore Hellsgate National Park on foot or by manual or electric bicycle, accompanied by a knowledgeable guide. Electric bicycles are available on early booking and an extra cost applies. Hellsgate is the only park in Kenya where visitors can cycle while observing various animals, primarily herbivores such as zebras, giraffes, buffalos, antelopes, warthogs, and wildebeests. Feel free to capture plenty of photos of the wildlife as we make our way to the stunning Ol-Njorowa Gorge. The Gorge is a highlight within Hellsgate National Park, offering hiking options that range from moderate to challenging. During the challenging hike, you will encounter the Devil's Showers and Devil's Kitchen, unique areas where hot water bubbles up from beneath the earth. Next, visit Olkaria Geothermal Spa SWIMMING POOL (optional) for natural hot water swimming. This natural health spa is the largest in Africa and has health benefits to the skin and a relaxing effect on the body muscles. The water in the pool is naturally hot ranging between 30-above 60 degree centigrade depending on the lagoon selected. Following the adventure at Hellsgate, participants will have the chance to enjoy lunch (optional and not included in the price listed on Get Your Guide). Conclude your trip with a peaceful boat ride on Lake Naivasha, heading towards the shores of Crescent Island (No entry: Private Conservancy). Lake Naivasha is home to more than 2,000 hippos distributed across various lake areas, along with over 350 bird species to observe. From the shore, you can also take in stunning views of Mt. Longonot and the surrounding wildlife. NB: 1. The amount on Get Your Guide only covers pickup, transport, and drop off within Nairobi, Kiambu, or Naivasha.

Hell's Gate National Park is a dramatic and unique destination known for its striking landscapes and adventurous spirit. The park is named after a narrow gorge once believed to be a gateway to the underworld. It offers an exciting combination of towering cliffs, geothermal steam vents, hot springs, and dramatic rock formations, including the iconic Fischer’s Tower and Central Tower. Visitors can explore the park on foot, by bike, or on a guided vehicle tour. Wildlife sightings include giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, baboons, and even the elusive leopard. Hell's Gate is also home to a variety of bird species, including the rare lammergeier (bearded vulture). A highlight of the park is the Olkaria Geothermal Spa, where visitors can relax in naturally heated pools. Adventure seekers can hike through the Hell's Gate Gorge, though it's advised to check for safe weather conditions before entering. Lake Naivasha Just a short drive from Hell's Gate lies Lake Naivasha, a serene freshwater lake surrounded by lush vegetation and overlooked by the dramatic backdrop of Mount Longonot. The lake is part of the Great Rift Valley and is famous for its abundant birdlife, including fish eagles, herons, and kingfishers. Visitors can enjoy boat rides on the lake, where they might spot hippos lazily lounging in the water and a variety of animals like waterbucks and colobus monkeys along the shores. Crescent Island, a sanctuary within the lake, offers walking safaris among grazing zebras and wildebeests in a peaceful setting Ideal for Nature lovers, adventure seekers, bird watchers, and anyone looking to escape the city for a blend of relaxation and outdoor activities. These locations provide an unforgettable experience of Kenya's stunning natural beauty.