Park at a glance
Named for the intense geothermal activity
within its boundaries, the Hells Gate National Park is a remarkable quarter 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 make it one of the most atmospheric Parks in Africa. Hells Gate is an ideal venue for a day trip from Nairobi where, in addition to the
bio-diversity that includes raptors, visitors can enjoy mountain biking, rock
climbing and a natural spa.
Attractions
- Wildlife - African
buffalo, zebra, eland, hartebeest, Thomson's gazelle and baboons are
common. The 68km2park is also home to klipspringer antelope, Chandler's mountain reedbuck, and raptor nesting in cliff
- Prolific
birdlife – there are over 100 species of birds in the park, including
vultures, Verreaux's Eagles, augur buzzard and swifts.
- Spectacular scenery including the towering
cliffs, water-gouged gorges, stark rock towers, scrub clad volcanoes, hot springs, nature trails and
belching plumes of geothermal steam make it one of the most atmospheric Parks
in Africa.
