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Hells Gate National Park

Named for the intense geothermal activity within its boundaries, the Hell’s Gate National Park is a remarkable quarter of the Great….
Named for the intense geothermal activity within its boundaries,
Hell’s Gate National Park, located in Kenya’s Rift Valley, is a stunning landscape of towering cliffs, geothermal springs, and wildlife-filled plains. Known for its dramatic scenery and adventurous activities, the park offers an exhilarating escape for travelers seeking a unique and active safari experience. Established in 1984, Hell’s Gate National Park covers an area of 68 square kilometers (26 square miles). It is named after a narrow gorge that was once a tributary of a prehistoric lake. The park’s diverse habitats, including savannah grasslands, volcanic formations, and geothermal areas, make it a haven for wildlife and adventure enthusiasts.

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.

HELLS GATE NATIONAL PARK HIGHLIGHTS

  • The park is known to be warm, dry and dusty.
  • Hell’s Gate is 90 km or 55 miles northwest from the capital of Nairobi and just south of Lake Naivasha. It’s an easy day trip from Nairobi and close to several other national parks such as Naivasha and Lake Nakuru.
  • Hell’s Gate is open for wildlife viewing throughout the year however the rainy season could impede your touring during the wet season months of March through May.
  • The park is open from 0600 hrs. to 1800 hrs. daily.
  • The park is an ideal place to follow nature trails and get close to the plentiful grazing wildlife. With a ranger you can explore the park’s exotic gorges, cut into the rock over eons by the steady passing of water.
  • Cycling is a great and unique way to view the antelope, zebra and other foraging animals. Take the “buffalo circuit” for views of giraffe and the nearby Longonot volcano.
  • Fisher’s Tower and Central Tower are extinct volcanos with perfect rock walls for climbing. You’ll need a guide but they’re easy and rewarding climbs.
  • This is a camouflaged viewing platform with a one-way window to view the many raptors in the park.
  • The largest natural spa on the continent, it has been described.
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