{"id":93997,"date":"2022-06-24T13:44:36","date_gmt":"2022-06-24T10:44:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pridedrivetours.co.ke\/?p=93997"},"modified":"2023-02-24T16:01:31","modified_gmt":"2023-02-24T13:01:31","slug":"hells-gate-national-park","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pridedrivetours.co.ke\/fr\/hells-gate-national-park\/","title":{"rendered":"Hells Gate National Park"},"content":{"rendered":"

Hell’s Gate National Park<\/h1>\n

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Drive, Hike, Bike or Climb<\/b><\/strong><\/h2>\n

Everything about\u00a0Hell\u2019s Gate National Park<\/b><\/strong>\u00a0is different.<\/p>\n

You can take a guided walking safari here. In fact, it\u2019s encouraged.<\/p>\n

And where else can you do a bicycle safari, riding past grazing zebra, giraffe, impala, buffalo and baboon.<\/p>\n

The opportunities for climbing are plentiful, accessible and not too challenging on the park\u2019s volcanic spires.<\/p>\n

And the land here is striking as well, greeting visitors with dramatic gorges, great towers, looming cliffs and steaming columns of geothermal clouds escaping from the rocks. Hell\u2019s Gate indeed!<\/p>\n

But the park is actually quite tranquil and safe, very suitable for hiking, biking and family exploration.<\/p>\n

Though there are populations of the larger hunters like lion, leopard and cheetah, their numbers are small and sightings rare, so you can walk or ride in peace, enjoying closeup views of eland, hartebeest, gazelle, antelope and over 130 species of birds.<\/p>\n

The park is also a sanctuary for the rare bearded or lammergeyer vulture and Verreaux\u2019s eagle. Plus, there are opportunities here to view these raptors up close.<\/p>\n

Named for a great gash in its sheer red cliffs and its steamy geothermal billows, Hell\u2019s Gate features three geothermal stations, the first in Africa. Lying beneath Hell\u2019s Gate, the plants generate power from the constant energy flowing off the hot springs and geysers.<\/p>\n

With its three campsites, camping is safe and encouraged as is bicycling and even motorcycling. There are also plenty of opportunities for climbers along the sandstone gorges and volcanic towers.<\/p>\n

And being just a short drive from Nairobi, Hell\u2019s Gate is an ideal day trip for hiking, game viewing, enjoying the hot springs and even visiting its health spa.<\/p>\n

After a vigorous morning of hiking or biking you can take a lunch break here at a neighboring restaurant and enjoy the local Kenyan cuisine. And trips to nearby Crescent Island Preserve and Lakes Naivasha and Nakuru are easily arranged.<\/p>\n

About Hell\u2019s Gate National Park<\/b><\/strong><\/h2>\n

At only 68 sq. km (25 sq. mi) Hell\u2019s Gate is a compact park. But there\u2019s much to see in the arresting geographic features packed into this dramatic place of grassland, cliffs and gorges. The park rises 1,900 meters or 6,200 feet above sea level.<\/p>\n

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Location<\/b><\/strong>:<\/h3>\n

Hell\u2019s Gate is 90 km or 55 miles northwest from the capital of Nairobi and just south of Lake Naivasha. It\u2019s an easy day trip from Nairobi and close to several other national parks such as Naivasha and Lake Nakuru.<\/p>\n

Climate:<\/b><\/strong><\/h3>\n

The park is known to be warm, dry and dusty.<\/p>\n

Best time to visit:<\/b><\/strong><\/h3>\n

Hell\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n

Operating Hours:<\/b><\/strong><\/h3>\n

The park is\u00a0open from 0600 hrs. to 1800 hrs. daily<\/b><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Getting there:<\/b><\/strong><\/h3>\n

By road \u2013 you can book a tour with\u00a0Pride Drive Tour Solutions <\/b><\/strong>from the coast or Nairobi. From Nairobi, you\u2019ll take the Nairobi-Nakuru Highway. The drive affords fantastic views of the Rift Valley.<\/p>\n

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Things to do and see<\/b><\/strong><\/h2>\n

Hiking<\/b><\/strong><\/h3>\n

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\u2019s exotic gorges, cut into the rock over eons by the steady passing of water.<\/p>\n

Not to be missed is\u00a0Hell\u2019s Gate Gorge<\/b><\/strong>, the inspiration behind \u201cpride rock\u201d from the Disney movie, \u201cThe Lion King\u201d. The filmmakers came to the park to study this formation to be replicated in their film.<\/p>\n

Mountain biking<\/b><\/strong><\/h3>\n

Cycling is a great and unique way to view the antelope, zebra and other foraging animals. Take the \u201cbuffalo circuit\u201d for views of giraffe and the nearby Longonot volcano.<\/p>\n

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Climbing<\/b><\/strong><\/h3>\n

Fisher\u2019s Tower and Central Tower are extinct volcanos with perfect rock walls for climbing. You\u2019ll need a guide but they\u2019re easy and rewarding climbs.<\/p>\n

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Mervyn Carnelley Raptor Hide<\/b><\/strong><\/h3>\n

This is a camouflaged viewing platform with a one-way window to view the many raptors in the park.<\/p>\n

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Ol Karia Geothermal Spa<\/b><\/strong><\/h3>\n

The largest natural spa on the continent, it has been described as an \u201cendless bathtub\u201d. The spa features very warm, all-natural mineral water brought in as steam and allowed to cool. Relaxing and healthful after a day of hiking and biking.<\/p>\n

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Discover Hell\u2019s Gate National Park<\/b><\/strong><\/h2>\n

There\u2019s so much to do in this small but very special national park. Enjoy the many kinds of safaris available here as you take in the dramatic canyons, peaks and spires. You\u2019re sure to see abundant wildlife and thrill to the views, the steamy \u201catmosphere\u201d and the land that inspired \u201cThe Lion King\u201d.<\/p>\n

Join us on safari to this wonderful park. We have safaris departing from Nairobi, Mombasa and other coastal resorts going to Hell\u2019s Gate and other great Kenya Parks.<\/p>\n

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