Safaris from Kisumu
3 Days Kisumu – Lake Nakuru – Hell's Gate
Overview
About this safari
A Rift Valley adventure starting from Kisumu, combining Lake Nakuru's flamingos and rhinos with the dramatic gorges and cycling/walking trails of Hell's Gate National Park.
Hell's Gate is one of the few Kenyan parks where you can cycle and walk among zebra, giraffe and gazelle, with towering red cliffs and steam vents from the geothermal field as backdrop.
A great short escape for travellers based in western Kenya.
Highlights
What you'll experience
- Departs directly from Kisumu — no Nairobi transfer needed
- Flamingos, rhino and pelicans at Lake Nakuru
- Cycling among wildlife in Hell's Gate
- Walk through the dramatic Ol Njorowa Gorge
- Scenic Rift Valley drives
Day by Day
Itinerary
Day 1 - Kisumu → Lake Nakuru NP
Morning pick-up in Kisumu. Drive east via Kericho and the tea estates to Lake Nakuru. Afternoon game drive — flamingos, white rhino, Rothschild's giraffe and buffalo. Dinner & overnight near Nakuru.
Lunch, DinnerOvernight: Lake Nakuru area lodge / campDay 2 - Lake Nakuru → Hell's Gate (via Naivasha)
Transfer south to Naivasha. Hire bicycles and ride through Hell's Gate among zebra, giraffe and gazelle, then walk through the spectacular Ol Njorowa Gorge with your local ranger. Overnight in Naivasha.
Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerOvernight: Naivasha lodge / campDay 3 - Naivasha → Kisumu
Optional early walk at Crescent Island, then breakfast and return drive to Kisumu via the Rift Valley.
Breakfast
What's Included
- All park entrance fees
- Transport in a 4x4 safari vehicle / van with pop-up roof
- Professional English-speaking driver-guide
- Full board accommodation on safari (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
- Game drives as per itinerary
- Bottled drinking water in the vehicle
- Bicycle hire and guided walk in Hell's Gate
What's Excluded
- International flights and visa fees
- Travel insurance
- Alcoholic and soft drinks
- Tips for guides, drivers and camp staff
- Personal items (laundry, phone, curios)
- Optional activities (balloon safari, cultural visits)
Good to Know
Before you travel
Best time to travel
Year-round. Cycling is most comfortable in the cooler dry months.
What to pack
Sun hat, comfortable shoes for cycling/walking, sunscreen, refillable water bottle.
Fitness level
Moderate. Cycling 10–20 km on flat tracks and a 2-hour gorge walk.
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