Lake Naivasha, Crescent Island & Hell's Gate Day Tour

Description

The beautiful and scenic Lake Naivasha, one of the Great Rift Valley fresh water Lakes is only about 2 hrs drive from Kenya's capital. We will bring you close to nature on a one day spectacular tour of three different amazing parks.

Program

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  Lake Naivasha

  Arrive at Lake Naivasha which boasts of the park’s rich contrast of forest, dormant volcanoes, spectacular gorges and, of course, the mountain lake. After lunch we’ll take a water safari and enjoy views of hippos and the nearby wildlife grazing at the shore. The lake and its forests also delight visitors with a rich display of birdlife.

• Keep an eye out for woodpeckers, cuckoos, shrikes and raptors such as hawks and the African fish eagle. The nearby papyrus swamps host jacanas, herons and kingfishers.

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  Hell’s Gate National Park

  Explore Hell's Gate National Park with its bizarre rock formations. Hell’s Gate has two gates that are used by visitors – the main Elsa Gate and the Olkaria Gate. The latter also serves the Olkaria Geothermal Station, located within the Park.

• We shall both do hiking and cycling here. We’ll trek through Hell’s Gate Gorge, a steep, red sandstone formation cut by water and time. Walking through this narrow canyon, we’ll spot the unique volcanic remnants called Fischer’s and Central Towers. Amazing scenery will surround you thanks to Fischer’s Tower, the Central Tower, and the park’s gorge. Fischer’s Tower came to be as a result of volcanic activity that occurred 35 million years ago. It was later named after a German explorer named Gustav Fischer, and it is now one of the park’s many popular rock climbing sites.

• Crescent Island Game Sanctuary

  Our final park is a private game sanctuary where we’ll take a guided safari walk. Crescent Island Sanctuary boasts more animals per acre than any other park in Kenya. You are certain to trek by diverse herds of wildlife – wildebeest, waterbuck, zebra, giraffe and gazelle amongst them. Hippos are also known to graze all about the island and you’re sure to spot pelicans, cormorants and fish eagles as well.The island is not fenced, and the animals are free to roam to and from the mainland… much like yourselves.

It’s been a full day – three parks, three safaris and dozens of animals. We drive you back to Nairobi to your hotel after having a wonderful, memorable and educational trip.