Hell's Gate National Park
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Hell's Gate National Park

Dramatic gorges, towering cliffs and Kenya's only park where you can walk and cycle among wildlife.

Distance from Nairobi
~90 km · 1.5–2 hrs drive from Nairobi
Park size
68 km²
Best time to visit
Year-round
Famous for
Walk & cycle safaris · Lion King gorges

About Hell's Gate

Hell's Gate is unlike any other Kenyan park, its towering red cliffs, volcanic plugs and narrow gorges (said to have inspired scenes in Disney's The Lion King) can be explored on foot or by bicycle rather than only by vehicle, since it has no dangerous predators.

It is a favourite for adventure travelers who want an active, hands-on wildlife experience.

Wildlife you'll see

The residents

Buffalo Zebra Eland Giraffe Warthog Klipspringer Rüppell's vulture Cliff-nesting raptors
Top experiences

Things to do here

Cycling Safari

Ride among free-roaming zebra, eland and giraffe on the main park track.

Hell's Gate Gorge Hike

Guided walk through the narrow gorges with a local Maasai naturalist.

Rock Climbing

Climb Fischer's Tower and Central Tower with certified guides.

Olkaria Geothermal Spa

Finish the day in the naturally heated blue-water pools next door.

Sample Itinerary Highlight

A taste of Hell's

Day 1
Naivasha → Hell's Gate

Short transfer from Naivasha, morning cycling safari, picnic lunch and a guided gorge hike in the afternoon.

Day 2
Climb & Soak

Climb Fischer's Tower in the morning, unwind at the Olkaria geothermal spa and drive back to Nairobi that evening.

Design your journey

Ready for Hell's?

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