A perfect day trip from Nairobi. Hell's Gate is one of the few parks where visitors can walk or cycle unguided among wildlife. The afternoon finishes with a dip in the geothermal hot springs at Olkaria Spa.
Hell's Gate National Park · Day Excursions
Hell's Gate Day Trip from Nairobi
Walk or cycle past towering cliffs and geothermal steam — the only Kenyan park you can explore on foot.
⏱ 1 days
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⛰ Easy
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💰 $ 145 per person
·# BMT-HELLSGA
The journey
Made for the way you want to travel.
⭐ Highlights
- Walk or cycle among wildlife
- Dramatic gorge walk
- Geothermal hot springs swim
- Photo stops at Fischer's Tower
- Optional Maasai cultural visit
🛤 Plan by day
Day 1
Nairobi → Hell's Gate → Olkaria Spa → Nairobi
Depart Nairobi at 07:30, drive to Hell's Gate (90 min). Cycle through the park, walk the gorge with a local Maasai guide, then soak in the Olkaria geothermal hot springs. Lunch at the spa or nearby lodge. Return to Nairobi by 18:00.
Activities: Cycling, hiking, hot springs swim
Stay: —
Meals: —
Altitude: 1,900 m
✓ Included
- Park entry fee
- Professional guide
- Bicycle hire
- Olkaria Spa entry
- Bottled water
- Nairobi hotel pick-up
✗ Not included
- Lunch (optional add-on)
- Tips
- Personal items
🎒 What to bring
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Sun protection
- Swimwear
- Camera
- Light snack
- Water bottle