Hell's Gate National Park

As one of the most beautiful historical sites in Kenya, Hell's Gate National Park is located in Kenya, northwest of Nairobi, south of Lake Naivasha. Hell's Gate National Park takes its name from a narrow gap in the rocks that was originally a stream of an ancient lake that fed early humans in the Rift Valley. It was founded in 1984. It is a tiny national park recognized for its diverse species and scenic beauty. This comprises the columns of Fischer's Tower and Central Tower, as well as Hell's Gate Gorge. At Olkaria, the national park also has five geothermal power stations. The park has three modest campsites and a Maasai Cultural Center, which teaches about the Maasai tribe's culture and traditions.

Hell's Gate National Park takes its name from a narrow gap in the rocks that was originally a stream of an ancient lake that fed early humans in the Rift Valley. In 1883, explorers Fisher and Thomson named it "Hell's Gate". Mount Longonot erupted in the early 1900s, and ash can still be felt surrounding Hell's Gate. The park was officially opened in 1984.

Hell's Gate National Park is 68.25 square kilometers (26 square miles) in size, which is modest by African standards. The park is located at an elevation of 1,900 meters (6,200 feet) above sea level. It is located in Nakuru County, near Lake Naivasha, and about 90 kilometers (56 miles) from Nairobi. The Hells Gate Gorge is located within Hell's Gate and is flanked by red cliffs that contain two volcanic plugs: Fischer's Tower and Central Tower.

The park is popular because it is close to Nairobi and has lower park fees than other National Parks. The park has three simple campsites; camping is safe in the park despite the lack of guns or fencing between you and wildlife. There are also various lodges in the Naivasha Lake area, which are popular with tourists for watersports, bird, and wildlife viewing in private ranches, and walks along Crescent Island, Crater Lake, and Mt. Longonot.

Location: Rift Valley Province, Kenya