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HIKING & TRAIL EXPERIENCES
On Foot Through the Rift Valley
For guests who enjoy exploring landscapes on foot, the Naivasha region offers some of the most rewarding and varied hiking experiences in Kenya — from volcanic craters and dramatic gorges to cool, forested highlands.
These trails are best enjoyed with local guidance, early starts, and a flexible pace, allowing time to absorb the scenery rather than rush through it.
Mount Longonot — Crater & Rim Trails
Mount Longonot is one of the Great Rift Valley’s most iconic hikes. The trail begins with a steady ascent to the crater rim, followed by an optional circular walk along the rim itself.
What makes it special
- Sweeping views over Lake Naivasha and the Rift Valley floor
- A powerful sense of scale from the crater edge
- A rewarding challenge for active travellers
Good to know: Best started early in the morning, moderately strenuous, ideal to pair with a Siyara Spa afternoon
Hell’s Gate National Park — Gorge Walks & Scenic Trails
Hell’s Gate is one of the few national parks in Kenya where guests can explore on foot. Hiking through the park’s gorges offers an immersive experience shaped by towering cliffs, narrow passages, and geothermal features.
Highlights
- Walking within dramatic rock formations
- A landscape that inspired Disney’s famous world loved movie – The Lion King
- Close engagement with geology and terrain
Good to know: best with a guide, some sections may be seasonally restricted, for guests seeking scenery rather than altitude
Eburru Forest — Cool Forest & Escarpment Trails
Rising above Lake Naivasha, the Eburru escarpment offers a very different hiking experience. Here, trails wind through indigenous forest, open glades, and escarpment viewpoints, often shrouded in mist and birdsong.
Why Eburru stands out
- Cooler temperatures and shaded paths
- Rich birdlife and forest ecology
- Panoramic views back toward the Rift Valley
Good to know: for guests seeking a gentler more contemplative walk — less about conquest,
