The Hell's Gate is a National Park in Kenya in the provinces of Nakuru. The park was established on 01.01.1984 and covers an area of 0.068 km². The Hell's Gate offers the possibility of self-drive safaris.
The park is located in the south of Lake Naivasha northwest of Nairobi and is particularly known for its scenic beauty. Worth seeing are especially Hell's Gate or Njorowa Gorge, two extinct volcanoes, and two volcanic columns called Fischer's Tower and Central Tower. The wildlife is diverse.
| Biodiversity | Sighting conditions |
|---|---|
| Very high | Bad |
Official Name
Hell's Gate
Provinces
Nakuru
Area
0.068 km2
Foundation
1984-01-01
Vegetation
No information
Habitats
Savannah
Big Five-reserves
No
Self-drive-reserve
No
Entrance gates
1
The park is located in the south of Lake Naivasha northwest of Nairobi and is particularly known for its scenic beauty. Worth seeing are especially Hell's Gate or Njorowa Gorge, two extinct volcanoes, and two volcanic columns called Fischer's Tower and Central Tower. The wildlife is diverse.
The main habitat of the Hell's Gate is the Savannah.
The dramatic landscape is the main attraction of Hell's Gate National Park. The name refers to the steep-sided valley that runs through the park. The volcanic landscape is dominated by dormant volcanoes and several ancient lava plugs protruding from the valley floor.
| Name | Location |
|---|---|
| Main | North |
| Biodiversity | Sighting conditions |
|---|---|
| Very high | Bad |
Best tavel time
June (Beginning) - March (End)
Dry time
June (Beginning) - October (End)
Climate
cool-warm
Tavel time
November (Beginning) - May (End)
Climate
cool, wet-warm
High season
Low season
The climate in Hell's Gate is warm, dry. The rainy season takes place from Beginning November to End May The dry season first extended over the months from Beginning June to End October inclusive. The best time to tour is Beginning June End March.
Due to the relatively high altitude, the climate is mild all year round. Daytime temperatures are pleasant, while it cools down at night. The short rainy seasons are not as pronounced as in other places in Kenya.
The Hell's Gate is home to 0 mammals such as Cape Buffalo, Cheetah, Giraffe, Zebra, Spotted hyena as well as 100 bird species, 0 reptile species, 0 fish species and 0 amphibian species. The Hell's Gate provides Very high conditions for wildlife viewing.
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