Strategically located between Nairobi and Nakuru on the floor of the great rift valley, Naivasha is a tourism hub. It attracts tourists all over especially those who prefer day trips thanks to the:
HELL'S GATE NATIONAL PARK
This is one of the two parks in Kenya where you can interact with wildlife (herbivores) while walking, horse riding, or cycling. Its famous attractions are the gauges where you will enjoy nature trails and hiking. You will be amused by how your voice is echoed by Fischer's and Central towers.
Hell's Gate got its name from two European explorers, Fischer and Thompson, in 1883 who described navigation of the cracks in the gauges as hell; not many would manage to go through the openings to the interior hence the name Hell's Gate. The local Maasai argue that when Mount Longonot erupted, their kinsmen were buried there. To them, that site is comparable to hell.
FAQs
How much is the entrance fee to Amboseli National Park?
The fee varies with the season. Visit the KWS website for current rates. It's important to note that there are other charges apart from individual entrance fees such as vehicle entrance, and tour guides among others. Contact us for more info.
OL KARIA GEOTHERMAL SPA AND POWER STATION
OlKaria plays a key role in supplying electric power in Kenya. Tourists and learners are allowed to visit the plant with prior arrangements.
The Geothermal Spa is the largest warm-hot water swimming pool in Kenya that can comfortably accommodate up to 400 people at the same time. The natural and therapeutic water, that is cooled down, comes from geysers and hot springs from the OlKaria Geothermal Power Station. Both the power station and the spa are located within Hell's Gate National Park territory.
LAKE NAIVASHA
Lake Naivasha offers the perfect breathtaking boat ride to Cresent Island as you view rich birdlife and plants. The island has wildlife such as zebras, giraffes, gazelles, and impalas among other herbivores.
