Hell’s Gate National Park
The only national park in Kenya that allows you take a guided walking safari or ride a bike while enjoying sightings of Zebras, Giraffe, Gazelle.
Named for the intense geothermal activity within its boundaries, the Hell’s Gate National Park is a remarkable quarter of the Great Rift Valley. Spectacular scenery including the towering cliffs, water-gouged gorges, stark rock towers, scrub clad volcanoes and belching plumes of geothermal steam make it one of the most atmospheric Parks in Africa. Hell’s Gate is an ideal venue for a day trip from Nairobi where, in addition to the bio-diversity that includes raptors, visitors can enjoy mountain biking, rock climbing and a natural spa.
Area: Covers 68.25 square km
Location: South of Lake Naivasha
What you May See / Do
Mountain biking, rock climbing and a natural spa
Spectacular scenery including the towering cliffs, water-gouged gorges, stark rock towers, scrub clad volcanoes and belching plumes of geothermal steam make it one of the most atmospheric Parks in Africa
Wildlife viewing: Zebra, Giraffe, Gazelle, Caped Buffalo, Eland and over 100 bird species
Raptor nesting in cliffs
Hot springs
The Olkaria Geothermal Station
The Mervyn Carnelley Raptor Hide
Tourist circuits, nature trails
Health spa