Hells Gate

A great venue for Single and Multi pitch rock climbing for both novice and advanced climbers

TRIP INFORMATION
Distance of Approach – 0 to 20 meters
Rock Type - Gneiss
Climbing Grade range - Sever to E7 (UK)
Altitude of the crag – 1,900 m, 6,200 ft


ACCOMMODATION
There is a wide variety of accommodation options on the South Lake Road, Naivasha. We favor Carnelley’s Camp which is on the lakeshore and has a wide variety of options for all budgets. These include camping options, dorm room and private en suite Banda’s.
The campsite has good quality toilets, hot showers and washing facilities.
The dorm rooms are backpacker style with single beds.
The Banda’s are private luxury en suite rooms.
Carnelley’s has a very nice restaurant and bar, frequented by Naivasha locals and guest alike. The traveler atmosphere is fun, and most nights are busy.
From Carnelley’s you can arrange other activities like a boat ride to see the hippos and birds, cycling and walking. Perfect for a family weekend which can include some climbing.
Our climbing trips do not include accommodation, we only charge you for the guiding and equipment.

EQUIPMENT
African Ascents provides all technical climbing equipment. All you need are your personal items. If you have any of your own climbing equipment please let us know so that we can prepare accordingly.

WHAT TO BRING
• Sun hat
• Sun cream
• Sports clothing and footwear
• Daypack
• Drinks bottle

GETTING THERE
Distance: 90 Kms (1 hr. 20 mins)
From Nairobi City travel west on Waiyaki Way
At the end of the dual carriageway turn left on to the low road to Naivasha.
Approximately 2 km before Naivasha town turn left on to South Lake Road, look out for the KWS signboard.
Travel approximately 10kms and turn left at a KWS sign for Hells Gate National Park, Main Gate or Elsa Gate.
The main gate is approximately 2 kms on a dirt road.
Please sign in at the gate and pay your park fees.
Fishers cracks can be found 1 km inside the park.