NP Hells Gate

Fahrzeit vom Sports Centre: 40min

Hell’s Gate National Park lies to the south of Lake Naivasha, North West of Nairobi.  The park which is mainly comprised of savannah ecosystem habours a wide variety of wildlife. Some of the frequently observed animal species include lions, leopards, and cheetahs. There are over 100 species of birds in the park, including vultures, Verreaux’s Eagles, augur buzzard, and swifts. African buffalo, zebra, eland, hartebeest, Thomson’s gazelle, and baboons are also common. The park is also home to klipspringer antelope and Chanler’s mountain reedbuck.

SIZE / LOCATION

• 68 Km2.
• Naivasha , Rift Valley Province

CLIMATE

• Temperature ranges from 20-300 c and rainfall from 200mm – 700 mm
• Two rain seasons: Long rains – March & April & short rains – Nov/ December

MAJOR ATTRACTIONS

• Elephant in Eden
•  Aruba Dam
• Game viewing
• Raptor nesting in cliffs
• Spectecular Gorge walk
• Hot springs
• The Olkaria Geothermal Station
• The Mervyn Carnelley Raptor Hide
• Fischer’s Tower
• Tourist circuits, nature trails and picnic sites

WILDLIFE

• Buffalo, zebra, eland, hartebeest, Thomson’s gazelle and giraffe, babooms, serval cat and klipspringer antelopes
• Prolific birdlife features 103 species.

ACTIVITY OPTIONS

• Hiking
• Camping
• Rock climbing
• Biking
• Bird watching
• Wildlife viewing

WHAT TO TAKE WITH YOU

• Drinking water, picnic items and camping equipment if you intend to stay overnight. Also useful are: binoculars, camera, hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, walking boots and guidebooks