RIDING IN THE WILD WITH SUNRISE TOURS AND SAFARIS
Hell's Gate National Park lies south of Lake Naivasha in Kenya, North West of Nairobi.
It is named after a narrow break in the cliffs, once a tributary of a prehistoric lake that fed early humans in the A small national park, it is known for its wide variety of wildlife and for its scenery. This includes the Fischer's Tower and Central Tower columns and Hell's Gate Gorge.
The park is equipped with three basic campsites and includes a Maasai Cultural Center, providing education about the Maasai tribe's culture and traditions.
There is a wide variety of wildlife in the national park, though many are few in number. Examples of little seen wildlife include lions, leopards, and cheetahs. However, the park has historically been an important home for the rare lammergeyer vultures.
There are over 103 species of birds in the park, including vultures, Verreaux's Eagles, Augur Buzzard, and swifts. Hyraxes, African buffalo, zebra, eland, hartebeest, Thomson's gazelle, hyena, and baboons are also common. The park is also home to serval and small numbers of klipspringer antelope and Chanler's mountain reedbuck.
The park is popular due to its close proximity to Nairobi and lowered park fees compared to other National Parks. Hiking, bicycling, and motorcycling and even camping are encouraged within the park, one of only two Kenyan national parks where this is allowed.
A Maasai Cultural Center provides education about the Maasai tribe's culture and traditions.
The park is equipped with three basic campsites, camping is safe in the park even though there are no guns or fencing between you and wildlife. There are also several lodges around Naivasha Lake, popular among tourists for water sports, bird and game viewing in private ranches and walks along Crescent Island, Crater Lake, and Mt. Longonot.
Besides game, the Park features the Fischer’s Tower, a prominent volcanic plug standing 25m high over the surrounding flat valley floor, and framed by imposing cathedral like cliffs along the edges of the valley. Seasoned rock climbing enthusiasts and beginners alike will often be spotted scaling their way up this imposing tower.
The jewel of Hell’s Gate however is Ol Njorowa Gorge, a 24km long deep ravine lined with sheer cliffs, and endowed with hot water springs feeding a stream that meanders down the floor of the gorge as it cuts its way through the rugged and semi-arid surrounding landscape. The Gorge widens out as it weaves its way down and out of the National Park. It is arguably one of the most beautiful places to go for a hike.
Cycling through this Park, as you take in the game and enjoy the surrounding scenery is another favorite pastime with visitors. This has been made possible by the availability of rental bikes from a number of businesses barely 5km from the Park along the shores of Lake Naivasha.
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