National Park - 68 sq km - Managed by Local Authorities
Despite its name, Hell’s Gate is an ideal family gateway for a day trip from Nairobi or stopover en-route to Lake Nakuru or the Masai Mara, located just beyond Lake Naivasha. Famous for its natural hot geysers, eagle and vulture breeding grounds, visitors have the choice of driving, walking, camping, cycling and rock climbing within the park. Horseback safaris can also be arranged.
Special location to view include Fischer’s Tower, formerly a volcano’s plug, the Central Tower and Njorowa Gorges. Two extinct volcanos: Olkaira and Hobley’s are worth a trip. Natural steam vents rise from fissures in the volcanic rock. Obsidian, a striking black glassy rock formed from cooled molten lava is a feature of this landscape.
Game to view includes: hyrax, buffalo, Masai Giraffe, eland, Coke’s Hartebeest, lion, leopard and some cheetah.
A haven for ornithologists and rock climbers , the cliffs of Hell’s Gate are breeding grounds for vultures, Verreaux’s Eagles, Augur Buzzard and thousands of swifts; 103 species of bird have been recorded in the park. Hell’s Gate has three campsites.
Climate: Admission costs Adult Child
Warm and dry
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Access Roads:
Accessible via tarmac road from Nairobi
Parks Roads:
Has adequate network of primary roads and viewing circuits
Airstrip:
None
Accommodation:
None
Emergency:
Warden Hells Gate Tel. 254 311 20284
Non resident:
US$ 20
US$ 10
Resident:
KSH 500
KSH 250
Citizen:
KSH 100
KSH 50
Vehicle:
6 Seats Kshs 200 per day, 6-12 Seats Kshs 500 per day, 13-24 Seats Kshs 1000 per day, 25-44 Seats Kshs 2000 per day, 45 Seats or more Kshs 3000 per day