Kenya · BOAT TRIPS IN NAIVASHA
Good boat trips in Naivasha fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Review of a Nairobi day trip to Lake Naivasha and Hell’s Gate, with a boat safari, 16 km bike ride, gorge walk, costs, and practical tips.
“Really cool day trip.. Driver was extremely helpful and friendly..”
Escape Nairobi for Hell’s Gate by bike, walk among dramatic cliffs, then add a Lake Naivasha boat ride for wildlife and birds.
“The acces to the Valley have been closed for five years! Its nowhere to be found in the advertising- you even see pictures from the bottom of the canyon- closed for five years now and no signs of opening the years to come”
Review of a private Nairobi day trip to Lake Nakuru and Lake Naivasha, with rhinos, birds, Rift Valley views, and an optional boat ride.
“it was an excellent experience in our lifetime. The guide was too good and he showed us everything, he was a truly knowledgeable person and knew lot of about the park and also boating was amazing.”
Cycle through Hell’s Gate, walk its gorges, and spot hippos on Lake Naivasha with this affordable Nairobi day trip.
“High-quality company. Our guide Mr. Kazungu was early at pick up. He was very well informed and gave us good tips on our trip. Safe comfortable drive in a clean car. Had a very enjoyable trip. The bicycle rental was well organized and quick tRead more”
Review of a private Nairobi day tour to Lake Nakuru and Lake Naivasha, with flamingos, wildlife, hippos, a boat ride, costs, and tips.
“I loved seeing all the animals! It was such a great time. Festus Kazungu was our tour guide and he was extremely knowledgeable about the park and animals. He was also very kind and warm. He absolutely made the tour!”
Cycle beside zebras and giraffes at Hell’s Gate, then add a Lake Naivasha boat ride for hippos, birds, and Rift Valley views.
“Highly recommend! Hell's Gate was an incredible experience. Our driver Calvin and guide Frank were very knowledgeable and accommodating. Everything was well organized. The cycling and hike were worth it. The lake was a bit overpriced, but you can see the hippos and birds.”
Hike Mount Longonot, see the Great Rift Valley, and add a Lake Naivasha boat ride on this private day trip from Nairobi.
“Our guides were wonderful, the Mount Longonot experience was fantastic. Lake Naivasha was definitely worth it.”
Cycle past giraffes and zebras at Hell's Gate, hike Ol Jorowa Gorge, then cruise Lake Naivasha for hippos, birds, and views.
“The tour was great! We had a great time with Reagan as our guide! He even bought us waters which we really appreciated!”
Review of a Nairobi day trip to Lake Nakuru and Lake Naivasha, with rhinos, flamingos, hippos, Rift Valley views, costs, and practical tips.
“The Lake Nakuru and Naivasha tour was amazing. We saw lots of wildlife and made great use of our time. Our driver, Titus, was very friendly and always willing to help. It’s definitely worth it, and I would recommend it to everyone. Thank you!”
Review of a Nairobi day safari to Lake Nakuru and Lake Naivasha, with rhinos, lions, hippos, birds, Rift Valley views, costs, and practical tips.
“Thank you Joe, for this amazing day share with you ! The first guide to show us lions in Nakuru, we saw so many beautiful animals and the landscape are incredible ! I also recommend to do the Boat Ride with John, it was really amazing, interesting and great to see hippos :)”
Cycle past wildlife at Hell’s Gate, walk its gorges, and cruise Lake Naivasha for hippos and birds on this Nairobi day trip.
“Would definitely recommend this tour. It was just me and one other person. Jimmy and Dominic were fun and enthusiastic as tourguide and driver. Saw a lot of animals while biking and a lot of hippos during the boat tour. The bikes in the national park were a little bit worn down, and Dominic even offered to switch bikes to make my experience better.”
Bike among wildlife at Hell’s Gate, hike volcanic gorges, then cruise Lake Naivasha for hippos, birds, and Crescent Island views.
“I had the most amazing time biking, hiking and boating with Jared in Hells Gate and Lake Naivasha! He's friendly and incredibly knowledgeable with animal facts. Jared picked me up from Simba Lodge on time and the whole day just felt really carefree. I highly recommend booking a tour with Jared!”
Review of Nairobi’s Hell’s Gate and Lake Naivasha day trip, with walking, wildlife, a boat ride, costs, timing, and practical booking advice.
“the local tour company has no idea what promises this viator giving you when you book the tour, its only driving you from city to the park and returning you from park to city. as you have to pay extra for every single entrance during the day tour. so 140 usd instead of paying to Read more”
Hike volcanic Mt. Longonot, see Rift Valley views, and cruise Lake Naivasha for hippos and birds on a private Nairobi day trip.
“Really enjoyed the hike. This was one of my favorite activities in Kenya. The views were spectacular and Peter was a wonderful guide. I’m a slow hiker and he was very patient. Everything went smoothly. Highly recommend!”
Hike Mount Longonot from Nairobi, enjoy wide views, lunch, and a Lake Naivasha boat ride with hippos. Practical tips for this active day out.
“Amazing day, driving first through the roads from Nairobi center on the way to Mount Longonot, you get to see a lot even before starting your day! The ascent to Mount Longonot is steep, take good shoes. And also bring your own reusable water bottle as single use plastic is not allowed in the park. Amazing views up there and you get to see animals. The boat ride on lake Navaisha was disturbed by a storm which cut the ride short, I wish we were brought to see the hippos first, instead of going through crescent island - which is nice but the goal was to see the hippos and…”
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