Hell's
Gate National Parki
Background
Information
Hell's Gate National Park covers an area of 68.25 km2 and
is situated in the environs of Lake Naivasha about 90 km from
Nairobi. The park is situated 14 km after the turnoff from
the old Nairobi-Naivasha highway. It is characterised by diverse
topography and geological scenery. It is an important home
of the lammergeyer.
Location:
Hell's Gate or Njorowa Gorge is situated in Nakuru District,
Rift Valley Province, covering an Area of 68 km2.
Climate:
Warm and dry.
How
to Get There
Roads:
The park is accessible via tarmac road from Nairobi. (90 kms)
via Naivasha Town on the Lake Road South at a Junction 5 km
south of Naivasha.
Park
Roads:
Except for the Western side, Hell's Gate National Park has
an adequate network of primary roads and viewing circuits.
Park
Gates:
Hell's Gate has two gates that are used by visitors i.e. the
main Elsa Gate and the Olkaria Gate. The latter also serves
the Olkaria Geothermal Station which is located inside the
National Park.
Major
Attractions
Game
viewing, Raptor nesting in cliffs, Spectacular gorge walk,
hot springs, scenic landscape, the Geothermal Station, Masai
culture.
Facilities
Bandas:
Narasha Guesthouse
Campsites:
Oldubai Campsite, Naiburuta, Endacha.
Picnic
Sites:
Trails: Gorge, Fisher's Tower, Obsidian Cave.
Activities
Hiking,
camping, rock climbing, biking, bird watching and wildlife
viewing.
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