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90 Kilometers from Nairobi ,
Hell's Gate is an ideal family getaway for a day trip from Nairobi or
stopover en-route to Lake Nakuru or the Masai Mara, located just beyond
Lake Naivasha. It was opened in 1984 and is a famous
Kenya safaris destination for its natural hot
geysers, walking walking trips, camping, cycling and rock-climbing . You
can arrange for Horse-riding here and the views are great. For the
birders, it is famous for Veraaux's eagle ,vultures augur buzzard
breeding grounds. Over 100 bird species have been recorded in this 68
Sq. Kms park.
Other intesting features to enjoy
during a
safari include the Fischer's Tower, formerly a volcano's plug,
the
Central Tower and Njorowa Gorges. Olkaria and Hobley are extinct
volcanoes that
are worth visiting. Natural steam vents rise from
fissures in the volcanic rock. Obsidian,
a striking black glassy rock
formed from cooled molten lava is a feature of this landscape.
Among the
wildlife are buffalos, Masai Giraffe, elands, Coke's Hartebeest, lions,
leopards
and cheetah. A haven for ornithologists and rock
climbers, the cliffs of Hell's Gate are breeding grounds for vultures,
Verreaux's Eagles, augur buzzard and thousands of
swifts; 103 species of
bird have been recorded in the park.
Accommodation is available in
campsites and also there are fabulous hotels and home stays around Lake
Naivasha for all budgets.
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