Exclusive Kenya Day Safari: Hell's Gate & Lake Naivasha

Had a really great experience. Started off being picked up on time at my hotel in Nairobi, and we drove to Hells Gate avoiding all the traffic in the morning. The driver (Faith) is a lovely person and we talked the whole way there & back. Arriving at Hells Gate, your driver will wait outside while you are looked after by a Hells Gate tour guide. The cycle and walk was good; seeing many Zebras and Giraffess up close, while seeing Buffalo and Eland from a safer distance. Lake Naivasha on the way back was nice a boat trip, and your driver will come with you on this one. On the way back expect traffic due to the time of day, I got back around 6pm so a nice full day filled. Try not to sleep much on the way back, your driver I'm sure will be a lovely person and a great source of information!

Great day out with friendly and knowledgeable guides. I dont cycle but the ride was still manageable for me and the weather was great. Spotted many wildlife on the toir. Would recommend.

Calvin was amazingly adaptable to our needs. He was great. He worked with us on all of the things we wanted to do. He supported our desire of what to see and when. He was very easy to work with. His explanations were very clear and his English is outstanding. He is friendly and I definitely recommend Calvin as a guide

This was an excellent long day. Guide was outstanding. Very helpful. He was open to flexible planning. We enjoyed the drive. The touring bike ride down into the gorge. We enjoy the lake crescent Island. Each guide was excellent. Bike guide. Walking. Guide the lake boat driver. My wife became tired on the bike ride and the guide helped her to finish which was excellent. Our driver was patient and flexible. Which we appreciate it very much.

As a solo female traveler, I did my due diligence of research looking for a provider to take me on a day tour from Nairobi. I saw Rustic Nature tours recommended on several different Facebook sites that I follow and in particular had seen recommendations from other solo travelers so I gave them a call to set up a private tour. I am so glad that I chose them because the trip was perfection. I could not have asked anymore from them or from the guide they provided, Linus, who was absolutely the best I could have ever gotten. This was hands-down, the best day that I had in Kenya. I toured Hells Gate, Lake Naivasha and Crescent Island. The weather had rain in the forecast, and I was very concerned that we were going to be rained out. However, Linus was in constant contact with people in the area we were traveling to to make sure that everything was going to be OK and he was ready to rearrange as necessary. Luckily I did everything that I wanted to do before the rain appeared. Linus went out of his way to make sure that I was comfortable and getting the experience that I wanted. After picking up a bike for the ride through Hells Gate, Linus followed me with the vehicle to make sure I had everything I needed. That way I did not have to carry my backpack or worry about water. Also he told me if I got tired we could just pack up the bike and drive from that point. He was there when I needed him, especially when I had a flat tire. Not sure what I would’ve done if he hadn’t been there. When we exited the park. I saw other drivers and vehicles just waiting for their clients to come back. Linus gave me the personal attention that I desired during this trip and really took care of me as a solo female traveler. He also made sure I didn’t miss any important sites. At one point he told me to park the bike and we went on a short nature walk. To my surprise, he took me right to baboon colony that I got to photograph. It was spectacular. I would have never known it was there if Linus hadn’t have been there to show me the way. Throughout the day, he also had my camera taking videos and photos of me experiencing Hells Gate and Crescent Island. These are memories that I will never forget that he captured - me riding the bike alongside zebras and walking amongst the giraffes were just two of the highlights of the day. This day exceeded all of my expectations and I would highly recommend Rustic Nature tours and don’t forget to request Linus as your guide, you will not be disappointed.

Douglas was our guide and driver. Our tour was to Hell’s Gate and Lake Navaisha, approximately 2 hours from Nairobi on a heavily travelled road. Douglas did a fantastic job of navigating the many trucks, motorcycles and other motorists. He was generous with his time and knowledge. We enjoyed having lunch with and learning about his culture and family. Would highly recommend.

Fantastic tour i would defintely recommed this if you are in Kenya. Punctual, friendly and very well organised. The boat ride was a highlight seeing hippos in the water, and all the animals and bird life on the island, especially the eagles catching fish from m the water. Cycling through the valley is a great experience. Dennis our driver was great and made sure we were where we needed to be!

Wonderful experience made even more wonderful by stellar hosts. Denish arrived at my hotel and was a great driver over the 2 hour ride to the park, stopping at an overlook of the great rift valley. We arrived at Hell’s Gate and Reagan took me though the part with an excellent knowledge of the land, wildlife who inhabit the park and the people who once inhabited the area. Highly recommended this trip! Would consider, unless very hungry, to skip the lunch portion and continue straight to the boat ride for a quicker return to Nairobi. Again many thanks to Reagan and Denish for being wonderful hosts!

Kelvin picked me up from the airport and drove through the Rift Valley. We stopped at a view point that was stunning! He is very knowledgeable about history, nature, geography and other facts! Kelvin had a lovely surprise prepared for me when we got to Hell’s Gate… A brilliant bike guide, Gadafi, that speaks Spanish among a bunch of other languages! Gadafi rode with us through the reserve, explained us a lot about the surroundings in a very kind and attentive manner. After the bike tour, we had lunch at lake Naivasha and then I got to enjoy a fantastic boat tour through the lake, that is full of wildlife. We passed very close to different families of hippos! The tour was magnificent and would definitely repeat it in my next travel to Nairobi! Asante, my friend.

I don’t generally leave reviews for tours, but I need to make an exception for Kelvin at Rustic Nature Tours. I booked an impromptu 1-day tour to Hell’s Gate with a bicycle and boat trip. He was punctual and courteous, and his transport was impeccable. But it was his wealth of knowledge, not only about Kenya, the flora and fauna at the park, and cultural and social matters, but also his breath of expertise on topics of sustainability, development, and international affairs. He is exceptionally passionate about his craft, and it shows in his commitment to service and sensitivity to his clients well being. I cannot recommend him more strongly. You are in good hands at Rustic Nature Tours.