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Embark with us on an exciting and adventurous road trip from Nairobi to Lake Naivasha, the highest lake in Kenya, and Hell's Gate National Park
This is an ideal road-trip for tourists who want to "get the feel" of  safari before they start their safari. The trip can also be an extension post safari, after an adventurous safari across Africa. It is full of thrills from the exciting activities, connection with nature and appreciation of the same from the busy Nairobi city.

The lake, is famous for its dense population of hippos and flamingos. There are over 1500 hippos in the area, and 400 birds of different species. Other wildlife to be spotted include: Bushbucks, Dik Dik, Gazelles, Gnus, Hartebeests, Impalas, Klipspringers, Buffaloes, Hyraxes, Zebras, Hyenas, Jackals, Mongooses, Baboons, Monkeys and Porcupines and others.
The Hell's Gate National Park (HGNP) is located in Nakuru County, Kenya. 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 sceneries of towering cliffs, scrub clad volcanoes, water-gouged gorges, and plumes of geothermal steam.The name Hell’s Gate is derived from the most impressive feature in the Park, the Ol Jorowa Gorge, which runs through the middle of the park. The gorge formed the overflow of Lake Naivasha between lower and middle Cambrian times. The Park was gazetted under legal notice number 13 of 2 February, 1984 and covers 68.25 Km².
What to see;
 Fauna: Giraffe, eland, hartebeest, buffalo and other small gazelles and antelopes are common in the grassy plains. Lion (Panthera leo), leopard (Panthera pardus) and cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus) also occur but are rare. There are small troops of klipspringer and rock hyrax, both living in rocky areas. The rare Chanler's mountain reedbuck is also present here. The park counts 103 species of birds and the cliffs are home and nesting places for birds, which are abundant at Lake Naivasha. The large white droppings on the rocks indicate nests of vulture, eagles and augur buzzard. Rare species are the Verreaux's eagle and the Lammergeyer, Ruppel's griffon and hooded vultures have been recorded. Key endangered fauna includes the Masai giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis tippelskirchi). Masai Giraffe is listed by IUCN as Endangered due to an estimated decline of 49-51% over three generations (30 years). The Chanler’s Mountain Reedbuck (Redunca fulvorufula chanleri) is listed as endangered by IUCN. The Leopard (Panthera pardus).

Itinerary;

1. Pick up from your hotel at 0800am. Drive for 2 hrs. 30 minutes to Naivasha. You will have a stop-over at the Great Rift Valley Escarpment. You will have an opportunity to see the magical and beautiful views of the escarpment.
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3. Get to L.Naivasha, your guide will facilitate you through the entry fees and activities to be done at the lake: boat rides, and a walk to the Crescent Island. You will pay extra for the boat ride only. You will then have a walk with waterbucks and spot giraffes at the Cresent Island. This is a cool place to take photos with the ever green vegetation in the background.
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5. You will then drive to the Hell's Gate National Park You will have different activities to enjoy; walking, rock climbing, bird watching, cycling, photography, wildlife spotting, etc.
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7. Your guide will take you somewhere for late lunch, (extra), there after drive back to Nairobi.
8. You will be dropped off back to your hotel.

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