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Hell's Gate National Park
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Hell's Gate National Park

Hell's Gate National Park

Hell's Gate National Park is a compact, highly dramatic volcanic landscape in the Great Rift Valley, famous for its towering red sandstone cliffs, deep gorges, steaming geothermal vents, and unique policy allowing visitors to cycle or walk freely alongside wild animals

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TEMPORADA ALTA
June to October and January to February
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MEJOR ÉPOCA
June to October and January to February
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FAMOSO POR
  • • African buffalo
  • • Plains zebra
  • • Maasai giraffe
  • • Eland

DESCRIPCIÓN GENERAL

Named after a narrow fracture in its massive volcanic cliffs - once a prehistoric lake tributary - Hell's Gate National Park offers a distinct break from traditional vehicular safaris. The terrain is a theatrical blend of sheer stone columns, obsidian caves, and open savanna, framed by nearby volcanoes like Mount Longonot. Because large predators are rarely seen, it is one of the few places in East Africa where you can explore the rugged backcountry entirely on foot or by mountain bike. Beneath its dramatic cliffs lies massive subterranean volcanic energy, harnessed by the Olkaria Geothermal Station, which coexists alongside a Maasai cultural center and vibrant natural ecosystems

TAMAÑO

Hell's Gate National Park tiene una extensión de 68.25 square kilometers (km²) in size.

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TARIFAS DE ENTRADA Y PERMISOS
USD 50 per person
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HORARIOS DE ATENCIÓN
06:00AM - 06:00PM DAILY
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ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Valid passport/ID, park entry permit

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PARK RULES & REGULATIONS

Leave No Trace: Do not litter. You must pack out all trash, wrappers, and plastic bottles to protect the wildlife and environment.

Stay on Trails: Always remain on marked roads, cycling tracks, and hiking paths to prevent soil erosion and avoid getting lost.

Do Not Disturb Wildlife: Maintain a safe, respectful distance from all animals. Feeding, teasing, or making loud noises to provoke them is strictly forbidden.

Protect Natural Objects: It is illegal to collect, damage, or remove any plants, rocks, obsidian glass, fossils, or artifacts from the park.

Respect Operating Hours: Day visitors must exit the park or reach their designated, authorized campsite by 6:00 PM closing time

CÓMO LLEGAR

Located roughly 90 kilometers (55 miles) northwest of Nairobi, the park is an easy 1.5 to 2-hour drive along the scenic Great Rift Valley escarpment highway.  By Road: From Nairobi, take the Nakuru Highway and branch off onto Moi South Lake Road toward Lake Naivasha. The park features two main operational entry points: the primary Elsa Gate and the Olkaria Gate (which you find directly adjacent to the geothermal hot springs). 

MEJOR ÉPOCA PARA VISITAR

Best time to visit Hell's Gate National Park: June to October and January to February

VIDA SILVESTRE Y PAISAJES

pets African buffalo pets Plains zebra pets Maasai giraffe pets Eland pets Hartebeest pets Thomson’s gazelle pets Olive baboon pets Klipspringer pets Chanler's mountain reedbuck pets Rüppell's vulture pets Verreaux's eagle

HELL'S GATE NATIONAL PARK GALERÍA

PUNTOS DE INTERÉS

location_searching Mountain biking
location_searching Gorge hiking
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location_searching Wildlife tracking on foot
location_searching Bird watching
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location_searching Geothermal spa bathing

OPINIONES DE TRIPADVISOR

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Rated 4.9 on TripAdvisor

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