How to get to hells gate from Naivasha?

Hell's Gate National Park is precisely what the name implies: a national park with 68 square kilometers of expansive beauty. The gorges, formed as a result of a volcanic explosion from neighboring Mount Longonot and severe geothermal activity in the surrounding area, are Hell's Gate's principal attraction. The park also served as the basis for the film The Lion King, and the park's gorge was used in films like as Lara Croft Tomb Raider and Indiana Jones. There are two main ways to get from Naivasha to Hell's Gate National Park:

By car

The distance between Naivasha and Hell's Gate National Park is 39 km. The road distance is 38.8 km. The cheapest way to get from Naivasha to Hell's Gate National Park is to drive which costs $4 - $7 It takes approximately 48 min to drive 38.8 km from Naivasha to Hell's Gate National Park.

If you have a car, we recommend self-driving, as long as you are comfortable driving in Kenya's crazy traffic. Self-driving allows you to go on your own schedule, remain in some locations longer, or leave sooner if you like.

Alternatively, if you don’t live in Kenya or don’t have friend’s whose car you can borrow, hire a car for the day.

By taxi

The fastest way to get from Naivasha to Hell's Gate National Park is by taxi which takes 48 min and costs $75 - $90. 

If you are planning a trip to Kenya, you must apply for a Kenya ETA online well in advance of your departure date

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