Enjoy a change of pace from Nairobi with a day trip to Hell’s Gate National Park and the Olkaria Geothermal Spa. Combine scenic Rift Valley surroundings with time to unwind in warm geothermal waters.
Your day begins with pickup from your hotel or agreed location in Ruaka, Karen, Parklands, Kilimani, or Westlands. Travel towards Naivasha, watching the urban landscape give way to open countryside. Allow approximately 1.5–2 hours for the outward journey, depending on traffic and your pickup location.
Continue into the Hell’s Gate area, taking in its dramatic landscape as you make your way to the geothermal spa. Your guide will introduce the day’s arrangements before you settle in for your bathing experience.
Enjoy approximately five hours at the spa, with time to change, bathe, and relax between dips. Spend your visit in the designated bathing pool, enjoying the warm water and open-air surroundings at a comfortable pace.
Learn how the spa uses geothermal water from the Olkaria field, connecting your visit with the region’s distinctive geology. Take breaks beside the pool, enjoy the scenery, and spend time with your companions.
Bring swimwear, a towel, and a change of clothes to make the most of your visit. Follow the spa team’s instructions on pool access and use throughout your stay.
After your spa experience, meet your driver for the return journey to Nairobi, allowing approximately three hours, depending on traffic. Your day ends with drop-off at your hotel or original pickup location in Ruaka, Karen, Parklands, Kilimani, or Westlands.