Hell's Gate National Park is located in Kenya, northwest of Nairobi, and south of Lake Naivasha. Originally a tributary of an ancient lake that provided food for early inhabitants in the Rift Valley, Hell's Gate National Park gets its name from a small cleft in the rocks. It was founded in 1984 and is renowned for both its landscape and its diverse range of fauna. This comprises Hell's Gate Gorge and the columns of Fischer's Tower and Central Tower. Five geothermal power plants at Ol Kari are also located within the national park. Three modest campsites are available in the park, along with a Masai Cultural Centre that offers information on the lifestyle of the Masai tribe and traditions.

Wildlife

Although small in number, the national park is home to a diverse range of animals. Wildlife that is rarely seen includes cheetahs, leopards, and lions. Nonetheless, the park has long served as a significant habitat for the endangered Lammergeyer vultures. The park is home to more than 103 different kinds of birds, such as swifts, augur buzzards, Verreaux's eagles, and vultures.

Other frequent animals are Thomson's gazelle, baboons, zebras, eland, hartebeest, African buffalo, hyraxes, and baboons. Additionally, Chanler's mountain reedbuck and a few klipspringer antelope can be found in the park.

Activities

• Riding a bicycle in the park.
• Trekking across the gorges.
• Admiring the local wildlife.
• Observing birds.