Rose Circuit

Duration

3 Days 4 Nights

Tour Type

Adventure
Couple
Family

Group Size

10 Person

Tour Guide

2 Mentor

Maasai Mara, Nakuru

Naivasha • Hell’s Gate • Flower Farms • Boat Ride

Discover the beauty of Naivasha on a unique Rose Circuit Safari combining breathtaking landscapes, nature, adventure, and Kenya’s world-famous flower-growing industry.

Begin your journey with a scenic visit to the flower farms of Naivasha, where you can discover how premium roses are cultivated and prepared for markets around the world. Continue to Hell’s Gate National Park, famous for its dramatic cliffs, gorges, volcanic landscapes, and opportunities for walking and cycling.

Complete your experience with a relaxing boat ride on Lake Naivasha, where you can enjoy beautiful scenery, observe hippos, and spot a variety of waterbirds.

Safari Highlights

🌹 Flower Farm Experience – Discover Kenya’s renowned rose-growing industry and learn about flower production.
🌋 Hell’s Gate Adventure – Explore spectacular cliffs, gorges, geothermal features, and wildlife.
🚲 Nature & Adventure – Enjoy optional walking, cycling, and guided nature experiences.
🚤 Lake Naivasha Boat Ride – Cruise across the lake while enjoying birdwatching, scenic views, and opportunities to see hippos.
📸 Scenic Photography – Capture beautiful flowers, landscapes, wildlife, and unforgettable safari moments.

Flowers. Wildlife. Adventure. Water. One unforgettable Naivasha experience.

Discover the Rose Circuit with Small Five Safaris.

Details

Naivasha • Flower Farms • Hell’s Gate • Lake Naivasha

Experience a unique Rose Circuit Safari around Naivasha, combining Kenya’s world-famous flower industry with spectacular landscapes, outdoor adventure, and a relaxing lake experience.

Naivasha & Flower Farm Experience

Depart from Nairobi and travel to Naivasha through the scenic Great Rift Valley. Visit a selected rose flower farm and discover how roses are grown, harvested, graded, and prepared for local and international markets.
After the flower farm experience, check in at your accommodation and enjoy a relaxing evening overlooking the beautiful Naivasha surroundings.
Highlights: 🌹 Rose farm tour • 🌿 Flower cultivation • 📸 Photography • 🏞️ Rift Valley scenery

Hell’s Gate National Park

After breakfast, explore Hell’s Gate National Park, renowned for its dramatic cliffs, deep gorges, volcanic landscapes, and diverse wildlife.
Enjoy a guided nature walk or optional cycling adventure through the park. Depending on your itinerary, explore the famous gorges and geothermal features while learning about the park’s unique ecosystem.
Highlights: 🌋 Scenic cliffs • 🚲 Cycling • 🚶 Nature walks • 🦓 Wildlife • 📸 Photography

Lake Naivasha Boat Ride & Departure

Enjoy a relaxing morning before heading to Lake Naivasha for an optional boat excursion. Cruise across the freshwater lake, admire the surrounding scenery, watch waterbirds, and look out for hippos near the shoreline.
After the boat ride, enjoy lunch before beginning your return journey to Nairobi or your preferred onward destination.
Highlights: 🚤 Boat ride • 🦛 Hippo viewing • 🐦 Birdwatching • 🌊 Lakeside scenery • 🚐 Return journey

Rose Circuit Highlights

🌹 Flower Farm Experience – Discover the journey from rose cultivation to export.
🌋 Hell’s Gate Adventure – Explore one of Kenya’s most spectacular landscapes.
🚲 Outdoor Activities – Enjoy walking, cycling, and nature exploration.
🚤 Lake Naivasha Experience – Relax on the water and discover the lake’s wildlife.
📸 Memorable Moments – Capture the flowers, wildlife, landscapes, and culture of Naivasha.

From beautiful roses to breathtaking landscapes and peaceful lake waters—experience Naivasha differently with Small Five Safaris.

Begin your Rose Circuit Safari with a scenic journey from Nairobi to Naivasha, travelling through the beautiful landscapes of Kenya’s Great Rift Valley.
Upon arrival in Naivasha, visit a renowned rose flower farm and discover the fascinating journey behind Kenya’s world-famous roses. Take a guided tour through the greenhouses and learn how roses are cultivated, nurtured, harvested, graded, packed, and prepared for local and international markets.

Flower Farm Experience

🌹 Greenhouse Tour – Walk through modern rose-growing greenhouses and see different rose varieties in cultivation.
🌱 Rose Cultivation – Learn about planting, irrigation, nutrition, pest management, and the care required to produce high-quality flowers.
✂️ Harvesting & Grading – Discover how roses are carefully harvested at the right stage and sorted according to quality, size, colour, and stem length.
📦 Packing & Export – Learn how freshly harvested roses are cooled, packed, and prepared for distribution to destinations around the world.
🌍 Sustainable Flower Farming – Gain insight into responsible farming practices, water management, environmental conservation, and employment opportunities created by the flower industry.
📸 Photography Opportunities – Capture the vibrant colours of the roses, beautiful greenhouse landscapes, and memorable moments from your farm visit.

After the tour, enjoy lunch and some time to relax before checking into your accommodation. Spend the evening enjoying the peaceful beauty of Naivasha and preparing for the next day's adventure at Hell’s Gate.
Experience the journey behind Kenya’s beautiful roses—from greenhouse to the world.

After breakfast, begin your adventure at Hell’s Gate National Park, one of Kenya’s most unique destinations. Known for its dramatic cliffs, towering rock formations, deep gorges, and volcanic landscapes, the park offers an exciting opportunity to experience nature up close.
Enjoy a scenic game drive or explore the park through an optional guided walking or cycling adventure. Keep an eye out for wildlife such as zebras, giraffes, buffaloes, elands, and various bird species as you explore the open landscapes.
Visit the spectacular Hell’s Gate Gorge and discover the park’s fascinating geological features. Depending on conditions and your itinerary, you may also explore areas with geothermal activity and enjoy breathtaking views across the Rift Valley.

Experience Highlights

🌋 Dramatic Landscapes – Marvel at towering cliffs, volcanic formations, and spectacular Rift Valley scenery.
🚶 Walking Adventure – Experience the wilderness on foot with a guided nature walk.
🚲 Cycling Safari – Enjoy an exhilarating cycling experience through the park's scenic trails.
🦓 Wildlife Encounters – Spot zebras, giraffes, buffaloes, antelopes, and diverse birdlife.
🏞️ Hell’s Gate Gorge – Explore one of the park’s most impressive natural features.
📸 Photography – Capture spectacular landscapes, wildlife, and unforgettable adventure moments.

After the day's exploration, return to your accommodation for dinner and relaxation. Adventure, wildlife, and breathtaking landscapes—experience the wild side of Naivasha at Hell’s Gate.

Begin your final day with a relaxing morning in the beautiful surroundings of Lake Naivasha. After breakfast, head to the lake for a memorable boat excursion across one of Kenya’s most scenic freshwater lakes.
Enjoy a peaceful cruise while taking in views of the surrounding hills, vegetation, and distant landscapes. Keep your eyes open for hippos, fish eagles, kingfishers, pelicans, and other waterbirds as your experienced boat guide shares interesting stories about the lake and its ecosystem.

Boat Ride Experience

🚤 Scenic Lake Cruise – Relax on the water and enjoy spectacular views of Lake Naivasha.
🦛 Hippo Viewing – Look out for hippos resting and feeding near the shoreline and in shallow waters, while maintaining a safe distance.
🦅 Birdwatching – Discover the lake’s rich birdlife, including fish eagles, herons, kingfishers, and pelicans.
🌿 Nature Experience – Learn about the lake’s ecosystem, vegetation, wildlife, and importance to the local environment.
📸 Photography Opportunities – Capture beautiful landscapes, wildlife, birds, and memorable moments on the water.

Departure

After the boat ride, return to shore and enjoy breakfast or lunch before checking out. Our Small Five Safaris team will then begin your return journey to Nairobi or your preferred onward destination. Take one last look at the beautiful Naivasha landscape as you conclude your Rose Circuit adventure. From the beauty of Kenya’s roses to the adventure of Hell’s Gate and the peaceful waters of Lake Naivasha—your journey ends with unforgettable memories. Small Five Safaris — Discover More. Experience More. Remember Forever.