BirdLife Data Zone

KE065

Hell's Gate National Park This is an IBA in Danger!

Current view: summary

Country/territory: Kenya

IBA criteria met: A1, A2 (2014)
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Area: 6,826 ha

NatureKenya

IBA conservation status
Year of assessment (most recent)	State (condition)	Pressure (threat)	Response (action)
2022	unfavourable	very high	high
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Site summary

Hell's Gate is a small national park that lies just south of Lake Naivasha and was gazetted in 1984. It is a popular park with both local and international visitors due to proximity to Nairobi, low entry fees, and because it offers a range of outdoor activities including biking, climbing and hiking. It is one of the only two parks in Kenya that allow visitors to access the park without need of a vehicle. Visitors can walk or cycle from the entrance gate. The park is renowned for its plains game, birds and scenic vistas. amenities include a Maasai Cultural Centre and three basic camp sites. Its located in close proximity to Kenya's largest geothermal development area at the adjacent Olkaria site.

Acknowledgements

Darcy Ogada
Simon Thomsett
Don Turner
Debbie Nightingale
Sarah Higgins

Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2023) Important Bird Area factsheet: Hell's Gate National Park. Downloaded from http://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/hells-gate-national-park-iba-kenya on 09/12/2023.