Hells Gate and Olkaria Geothermal Spa

Nairobi, Kenya
Duration9h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 100 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

This tour offers a unique blend of adventure and relaxation, making it one of the most rewarding day trips from Nairobi. Unlike traditional wildlife safaris, it gives you the rare opportunity to explore a national park on foot or by bicycle, allowing you to experience the breathtaking scenery and wildlife of Hell's Gate National Park from a completely different perspective. After an active morning surrounded by dramatic cliffs, volcanic landscapes, and free-roaming wildlife, the experience concludes with a soothing visit to the Olkaria Geothermal Spa, where you can relax in naturally heated mineral pools set within Kenya's spectacular Great Rift Valley. The combination of outdoor adventure, scenic beauty, geothermal wellness, and easy accessibility from Nairobi creates a memorable and well-balanced excursion suitable for nature lovers, adventure seekers, and travelers looking for something beyond the typical game drive.

What's included

  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off within Nairobi
  • Professional English-speaking driver/guide
  • Bicycle rental for cycling within Hell's Gate National Park
  • Entrance fee to Olkaria Geothermal Spa
  • Round-trip transportation from Nairobi in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle
  • Personal expenses and souvenirs
  • Tips and gratuities for the driver/guide
  • Items of a personal nature

What to expect

  1. Hell's Gate National Park
    5h · Admission ticket included
    Depart Nairobi at approximately 6:30 a.m. for the scenic drive through the Great Rift Valley to Hell's Gate National Park, arriving around 8:30 a.m. After completing park entry formalities, begin your adventure by cycling or walking through the park's dramatic landscapes, passing towering cliffs, volcanic rock formations, grazing zebras, giraffes, buffalo, and gazelles. You may also choose to explore the park's famous gorges with a local guide before enjoying a leisurely lunch at a nearby restaurant or picnic area.
  2. 2h · Admission ticket included
    In the afternoon, continue to the Olkaria Geothermal Spa, where you can unwind in naturally heated mineral pools surrounded by the geothermal fields of the Rift Valley. Spend a couple of hours relaxing and soaking in the warm waters before beginning the return journey to Nairobi in the late afternoon, arriving back in the city between 6:30 and 7:30 p.m., depending on traffic.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Our driver guide will come to pick you up at your hotel lobby within Nairobi

Additional information

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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