Parks & Reserves
Hell's Gate National Park lies to the south of Lake Naivasha in Kenya, 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.
Wildlife:
- Buffalo, zebra, eland, hartebeest, Thomson’s gazelle and giraffe, babooms, serval cat and klipspringer antelopes
- Prolific birdlife features 103 species.
Major Attraction:
- 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
Activity Options:
- Hiking
- Camping
- Rock climbing
- Bird watching
- Photography
- Wildlife viewing
Accommodation:
There are plenty to choose from hotels and lodges in Naivasha which is the nearby town. Most of the lodges and hotels on the lakeside town include;
- Naivasha Simba Lodge
- Naivasha Sopa Lodge
- Great Rift Valley Lodge and Goft Resort
