This
day tour takes you to Hell's Gate National
Park near Lake Naivasha. Search out herbivores
and birdlife on a walking tour and learn
about conservation at the Elsamere Conservation
Center, once home to Joy Adamson.
You'll
begin with a drive north towards Lake Naivasha. Stop along the way to take in
breathtaking views of the Rift Valley before proceeding towards the lake. On arrival
you'll visit Hell's Gate National Park. This 70 sq km park is one among few National
Parks in Kenya where walking is permitted. The park has many herbivores and birds
to spot as well as hot springs, spectacular cliffs and gorges to explore.
Lunch
at a restaurant is an opportunity to sample regional cuisine and engage with the
locals. With stomachs full head to the Elsamere Conservation Center on the shores
of the lake. This was once the home of Joy and George Adamson who devoted their
lives to wildlife conservation. They are famously remembered for their relationship
with the lioness Elsa, having reared her from a cub and released her back into
the wild. After a full day of explorations return to Nairobi.
Time
in Nairobi