Itinerary.

0700 hrs:

Pick up at international House parking, City Hall way. Bonding begins.

0830 hrs:

Arrive at Hell's gate National Park.

Hell's Gate National Park Highlight Hell's gate is the only National park in Kenya where visitors are free to leave their vehicles and walk around amidst wildlife.

It's 110 km from Nairobi at the edge of Lake Naivasha covering an area of about 68 Square Km.

It is famous for its natural hot geysers, eagles and vultures breeding grounds where the visitors have the choice of driving, walking, camping, cycling, rock climbing and horse riding which can be arranged, all within the park.

Among the must see scenic locations in Hell's Gate includes Fischer's towers, formally a volcano's plug, standing at 25 meters tall the central tower and the Njorowa gorges.

Seasoned rock climbing enthusiast will be seen climbing their way to the top of this monument. Ol Njorowa gorge at 24 Km long is however the jewel of Hell's gate.

Its 24 Km long deep ravine which is lined with sheer cliffs, and endowed with hot water springs feeds a stream that meanders down the floor of the gorge as it cuts it's way through the rugged and semi-arid surrounding landscape.

The gorge widens out as it weaves it's way down and out of the National Park. Its arguably one of the scenic places to go for a weekend hike Cycling through this park viewing the wildlife as you enjoy the surrounding scenery is an incredible favorite pass time activity in this place for visitors.

It has become relatively possible due to the ease of access for bicycles in the vicinity. There are also two extinct Olkaria and Hobley's which are worth your visit where natural steam vents rises from the fissures in the volcanic rock.

You will also learn more of the Obsidian, a striking black glassy rock formed from cooled molten lava forming a common feature in this landscape.

The games to view includes the Buffalos, Masai giraffes, elands, coke's hartebeest, lion, leopard and cheetah.

This breathtaking scenery has inspired the filming of various Hollywood movies in this location over the years.

0900hrs - 1230 hrs:

Biking and Hiking at Hell's Gate Start of the biking and walking tour at hells gate for 2 hours till 11am - You will visit the gorges inside the park. Gorges are small thin depressions of land mass where you can walk underneath. Some areas have formed caves where you can walk through. This will take 1 hour 12pm - Finish the tours and bring the bikes back at the gate.

Duration: 3 hours

1230 hrs:

Drive to Naivasha Crescent Camp for lunch.

Naivasha Crescent Camp Highlight The crescent island animal sanctuary located in Lake Naivasha is one of the most beautiful parks in Kenya often referred by the name " Naivasha's best kept secrete" It is a private, secure and patrolled by guides who normally accompany any visitor who wishes to have a professional guided walk.

It is surrounded by water technically making it a peninsular whose only access is by boat from both east and west or by road. It shores hosts a abundant birdlife especially the pelicans, cormorants and fish eagles which are in huge numbers predominantly with their crying sound.

Moreover, this park has the highest number of animals per acre than any other Kenyan Park. This has supported the reason why many film companies have been to the island to film the heard of wildebeest, waterbucks, elands and gazelles.

You will find Hippos which rests in the water or resides in the acacia by the day, as they known to feed only at night. Hyenas also come here at night to feed though they are not resident of the Island.

Arrive at 1pm - Have Lunch on the shores of lake Naivasha

1330 hrs:

Boat ride and walking Safaris at crescent island - Duration: 1 hour

1430 hrs: lake Naivasha for bird watching and hippo viewing. Duration: 1 hour

1530 hrs: End of all activities start of drive back to Nairobi.

1600 hrs: Depart to Nairobi and arrive by 6pm

Notes:

• Please be punctual; latecomers will be left behind and forfeit the entire amount paid up.
• Thika Road pickups should make arrangements with the team lead by 8 p.m. on the eve of the event.
• Pickup stops will be no longer than 5 minutes.
• There will be no shopping stops in the morning.
• Please stock your supplies by the eve of the event.
• Please adhere to the set turn-back time. Punctual departure for Nairobi means everyone gets back to Nairobi on time.

Activities.

• Stopover at the scenic Rift Valley viewpoint for a photo session site-seeing of natural attractions including the Rift Valley escarpment, Mt.Longonot, Lake Naivasha, Suswa Volcanoes Etc.
• Stopover at the Mai Mahiu Catholic Church (Smallest Church In Africa)
• Hiking in the awesome and scenic valleys
• Swimming at the Geothermal Spa, The Largest Natural Spa in Africa. (Free for Kenyans, Ksh. (1,000pp For Residents and Ksh. 1,800pp for Non-residents)
• Spectacular scenery including the towering Cliffs,
• Water-gouged Gorges,
• Stark rock towers,
• Scrub clad Volcanoes and belching plumes of Geothermal steam which make it one of the most atmospheric Parks in Africa
• Wildlife viewing
• Afternoon boat ride at Lake Naivasha
• Visiting other attractions example: Raptor nesting in cliffs, Hot springs, The Ol Karia Geothermal station, The Mervyn Carnelleys Raptor Hide and Health Spa