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1 Day Tour Hell’s Gate National Park

Hells Gate Tour

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1 Day Tour of Hell’s Gate National Park

Hell’s Gate National Park Safaris | Hell’s Gate National Park Day Tours | Hell’s Gate National Park Day Trip

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, which is located inside the National Park. Named for the intense geothermal activity within its boundaries, the Hell’s Gate National Park is a remarkable part 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, makes 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 biodiversity 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. Hell's 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 sites
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.

Included in the Safari Cost

Arrival & Departure airport transfers are complimentary to all our clients.
Transportation as per the itinerary.
Accommodation per itinerary or similar with a request to all our clients.
Meals as per itinerary: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.
Game Drives
Services of a literate English driver/guide.
National park & game reserve entrance fees as per itinerary.
Excursions & activities as per the itinerary, with a request
Recommended Mineral Water while on safari.

Excluded from the Safari Cost
Visas and related costs.
Personal Taxes.
Drinks, tips, laundry, telephone calls, and other items of a personal nature.
International flights.

Itineraries

Summary

Pick up from your hotel in Nairobi morning at 07:00 hrs and depart for Lake Naivasha. The drive will be about one and a half hours, with a break to get views of the Great Rift Valley from a scenic viewpoint along the way. Upon arriving at the park at roughly 08:45 am, proceed to Hell’s Gate National Park, begin a 2-hour, guided bike tour: watch out for herds of Thompson’s gazelle, eland, zebra, and hartebeest as you ride. Keep an eye on the sky throughout the tour, as Hell’s Gate National Park is home to more than 100 species of birds, including Verreaux’s eagles, augur buzzards, vulture, and swifts. Walking safari through the park’s distinctive gorges, where narrow passageways and caves are sunk into sedimentary rock. After an hour walk, you will break for lunch at Sopa lodge, Naivasha. For an additional fee of $30 per person, you can explore Lake Naivasha wildlife on a 1-hour boat tour. Spot the hippos that linger just at the surface of the water, and see some of the diverse birdlife; African fish eagles, lesser flamingos, African spoonbill, and little grebe are all common here. At 3 pm, begin the return trip to Nairobi, and finish the day with a drop-off in Nairobi at roughly 5 pm to your hotel.

0730 Hours

Early in the morning, we will start our full-day trip to Hell’s Gate National Park with a 90km drive from Nairobi at the hotel of residence, taking the route leading us to the Park. Hell’s Gate National Park is just a short hour's drive from Nairobi – making it a perfect day escape. This Park lies south of Lake Naivasha in Kenya, north west of Nairobi.

0845 Hours

Stop over at the Great Rift Valley viewpoint on the eastern escarpment to see Mt Longonot, Mt Suswa, and the expansive floor of the rift valley.

1000 Hours

Arrival at the Hells Gate National Park, bike riding (optional), and walking safari. Your guide will assist you in hiring a good bike for the Hells Gate bike ride. Hell's Gate guided walking safari starts immediately from the gate in the company of an experienced guide. (bike ride is optional)

1300 Hours

Enjoy a picnic lunch in the Hells Gate National Park picnic site with the view of the park, and as you watch the animals walking around.

1400 Hours

You can choose to go for a further walking safari in Hells Gate National Park or visit Lake Naivasha to enjoy an optional boat ride and see hippos, birds, and the best views of the mountains beyond. Optional visit to Mvuke spa swimming pool to swim in the naturally heated and the biggest swimming pool in Africa.

1530 Hours

Depart Naivasha for Nairobi and arrive at 6:00 pm with a drop off at your hotel or JKIA Nairobi International airport. This marks the end of your 1 day hells gate national park hiking tours.