Hell’s Gate National Park, Lake Naivasha
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Hell’s Gate National Park is situated in the environs of Lake Naivasha about 90 Kilometers from Nairobi. It was opened in February 1984. The Park is situated 14 Kilometers after the turnoff from the old Nairobi – Naivasha highway. Hell’s Gate or Njorowa Gorge is situated in Nakuru District, Rift Valley Province, covering an Area of 68 square Kilometers.
Hell’s Gate National Park provides a variety of wildlife, unusual flora and many species of birds and is one of the two only Kenyan Parks where Climbing, Walking and Biking are allowed.
Start and end in Nairobi! With the Hell’s Gate National Park Day Trip, you have a full day tour package taking you through Nairobi, Kenya and Hell’s Gate National Park. The Hell’s Gate National Park Day Trip includes accommodation, an expert guide, meals, transport and so much more.
Summary
Hell’s Gate National Park covers an area of 68.25 square km and is situated in the environs of Lake Naivasha about 90 km from Nairobi. The park is 14 km after the turnoff from the old Nairobi-Naivasha highway.
It is characterized by diverse topography and geological scenery. It is an important home of the lammergeyer (The Bearded Vulture).
Hell’s Gate has two gates that are used by visitors – the main Elsa Gate and the Olkaria Gate. The latter also serves the Olkaria Geothermal Station that is located inside the National Park.
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.
Hell’s Gate National Park Day Trip Hike is a 1 day Hells gate hike and biking tour from Nairobi to Hells gate national park to hike and ride bicycles and walk in this beautiful park.
Hells gate National park day trip Hike is a day-hike fun way to enjoy watching wildlife while walking or riding a bike. It is one of the few national parks where hiking is allowed and it has amazing features including deep gorges, red colored cliffs, rock towers, hot springs and geysers among others.
Wildlife
African buffalo, zebra, eland, hartebeest, Thomson’s gazelle and baboons are common. The park is also home to klipspringer antelope and Chandler’s mountain reedbuck
Prolific birdlife – there are over 100 species of birds in the park, including vultures, Verreaux’s Eagles, augur buzzard and swifts.
Major attractions and activities include:
Aruba Dam
Game viewing
Raptor nesting in cliffs
Spectacular Gorge walk
Hot springs
The Olkaria Geothermal Station
The Mervyn Carnelley Raptor Hide
Fischer’s Tower
Tourist circuits, nature trails and picnic site
Hiking
Camping Bird watching
Wildlife viewing
Rock climbing
Cycling
Safari Highlights:
Unique landscape, deep gorges, red colored cliffs, rock towers, hot springs and geysers among others.
Game viewing on a bicycle and you can ride around the park surrounded by hordes of wild animals like buffalo, giraffes, zebra, and impala
Hell’s gate hiking park is one of the best hiking places.
