"A walk on the wild side"-Hells Gate National Park

“A walk on the wild side”-Hells Gate National Park.

Hell’s Gate National Park lies to the south of Lake Naivasha in Kenya, North West of Nairobi.  Hell’s Gate National Park is named after a narrow break in the cliffs, once a tributary of a prehistoric lake that fed early humans in the Rift Valley. It received the name “Hell’s Gate” by explorers Fisher and Thomson in 1883.

The park which is mainly comprised of savannah ecosystem habours a wide variety of wildlife. Some of the frequently observed animal species include lions, leopards, and cheetahs. There are over 100 species of birds in the park, including vultures, Verreaux’s Eagles, augur buzzard, and swifts. African buffalo, zebra, eland, hartebeest, Thomson’s gazelle, and baboons are also common. The park is also home to klipspringer antelope and Chanler’s mountain reedbuck.

ACCESS

• By Road: This park is accessible via tarmac road from Nairobi (90kms) via Naivasha Town on the Lake Road South at a junction 5km south of Naivasha
• By Air: Naivasha air strip

PARK GATES

• The main Elsa Gate
• Olkaria Gate

SIZE / LOCATION

• 68 Km2.
• Naivasha , Rift Valley Province

CLIMATE

• Temperature ranges from 20-300 c and rainfall from 200mm – 700 mm
• Two rain seasons: Long rains – March & April & short rains – Nov/ December

PERSONNEL ON CALL

• The Warden

SAFARICARD REQUIRED?
At present the park does not operate on the smartcard system. Entry is by cash only (KShs or US $)

• Citizens – Valid Passport or National ID
• Residents – Valid Passport & re entry pass

MAJOR ATTRACTIONS

• Elephant in Eden
• Aruba Dam

MAJOR ATTRACTIONS

• Game viewing
• Raptor nesting in cliffs
• Spectecular Gorge walk
• Hot springs
• The Olkaria Geothermal Station
• The Mervyn Carnelley Raptor Hide
• Fischer’s Tower
• Tourist circuits, nature trails and picnic sites

WILDLIFE

• Buffalo, zebra, eland, hartebeest, Thomson’s gazelle and giraffe, babooms, serval cat and klipspringer antelopes
• Prolific birdlife features 103 species.

WHERE TO STAY

• In – Park Accommodation

There is no accommodation in the Park ; although a wide range of accommodations options are available in Naivasha town and along Moi South Lake Road.

• KWS Self – Catering Accommodation:

There are no self-catering facilities at Hell’s Gate National Park.

• Camping Facilities

Oldubai campsite( on the cliff top south of Fischer’s Tower)
Nairburta campsite
Endchata campsite (across the gorge on the northern cliffs)

ACTIVITY OPTIONS

• Hiking
• Camping
• Rock climbing
• Biking
• Bird watching
• Wildlife viewing

WHAT TO TAKE WITH YOU

• Drinking water, picnic items and camping equipment if you intend to stay overnight. Also useful are: binoculars, camera, hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, walking boots and guidebooks

Baku – Azerbaijan, a Conservative City With the Mix of Old and New Facing the Tourist in a Facinating Blend

The city of Baku is the capital city of the Republic of Azerbaijan. Baku is, located on the western shore of the Caspian Sea at the tip of Azerbaijan. Petroleum is Baku’s main economic resource and it is one of the world’s largest producers of oil.

There is an Old Town, a Boomtown and a section of modern Soviet influenced buildings, each clearly defined by physical appearance. In Old Town, you find the cobbled streets, narrow alleys and old and ancient buildings, including a number of mosques, which blend in with the surrounding buildings. In the Boomtown section there is evidence of an economic boom in the beaux-arts architecture, fine arts galleries, and history and literature museums. Here you find the mansions of millionaires from the pre-revolution period. Then there is the section rebuilt during the Soviet control period comprised of tall, modern buildings and the Soviet influenced architecture. The busy wide streets have shops, restaurants and hotels; missing from other parts of the city.

Baku has two rail stations, which include a market area. There are buses, trams, trolleys, trains and rental cars for getting around in the city and outlying areas. A tourism information center is open in Baku and ready to welcome all tourists. Tourists need passports! Tourists from some countries can get a visa at the Airport. Check with your travel agent regarding rules for entering Georgia and for other information. Baku is a conservative city, be observant of local customs. Women do not smoke in public in Baku.

Attractions in Chile

Chile is a long belt in South America with rich culture and history. Chile is the third largest country to export copper and fifth largest country to export wine; these exports have been giving large impact in making country’s economy boost. But just exporting different items is not all about Chiles; it has many more things to offer. Take an example of the tourist industry in Chile. Although not much supported by the governments, but still there are many beautiful tourists’ attractions to visit. It has beautiful national parks to exotic lakes and mighty mountains. It has got everything that a tourist wants. Below is a brief introduction of the major attractions for the tourists.

Rapi Nui National Park is believed by the archeologists to be inhibited by the natives more than a millennium ago. Lot of artifacts and fossils has been found there. It was recognized as National Park by the Chilean government in 1935 while UNESCO declared it a World Heritage in the World Heritage Sites on March 22, 1996. The park has got beautiful scenery to offer which makes it the perfect spot for tourists. There is another national park named Lauca National Park which is situated in the northern areas of Chile. It covers area of around 1,379 square kilometers. The famous Parinacota Volcano is also located in this park. It is open for all and sun dry round the clock, so you can pitch your camp or do some hiking on the mountains as well. It is visited by large number of people daily and it is maintained carefully to protect the natural habitat.

There is a famous place in Chile known as Tierra del Fuego which means ‘Land of Fire”. It is located at the southern tip of Chile. It is just across the Strait of Magellan. A famous Portuguese explorer, Ferdinand Magellan gave it the name when he first visited this place back in 1520. The place has got different species of plants and marine life which are hard to see in other parts of the country. Thousands of tourists visit this place every year, but still many of the places are yet to be explored.

If you live in country with warm weather then the best place to spend your holidays and vacations is the freezing place called Portillo. It is a resort near the city of Los Andes. It is 2,800 feet above sea level and it’s extremely cold out there. If you are adventurer, then this is the best place to enjoy your summer time. Valparasio or Paradise Valley lies in the heart of Chile. It is one of the most import seaports of the country. From tourist’s attraction aspect to the geopolitical aspect, it is a very important port. It is major stop over for ships coming through the Strait of Magellan. Though, it’s a busy place, but for those tourists who want to enjoy the rich culture of Chile, it’s the best place to visit.

A Safari To Kenya – Day Six To Ten Of The Entire Visit

On the sixth day of your safari to Kenya, you will be taken to visit around the mount Kenya to view game and the snow capped peak. This is after a delicious breakfast. After lunch ,a few hours drive around the mountain watching animals is relaxing and very captivating. Dinner is served late in the afternoon and you will spend the night in the camp. On the seventh day, after breakfast, you will head to Lake Naivasha where you will enjoy quite meals around the lake. You will spend the night in a luxurious hotel around the lake.

On the eighth day, you will have breakfast in the hotel and head towards Masaai Mara where you will arrive just in time to have lunch in a masaai cultural hotel. In the afternoon, you will have a game drive and be able to see the big five ion their natural homes around the lodge. There after, dinner will be served in the lodge and you will spend the night there. On the ninth day, you will spend the whole day in the Masaai Mara park watching the animals and all meals will be taken in the lodge.

On the tenth day after breakfast at the Masaai Mara, you will depart for Nairobi. A game drive enroute will be a thrill. On Arrival to Nairobi, you will be transferred to the airport where you will board a flight back home. Am sure this will be an experience you will never forget in your life.

Bora Bora vacation

The airport terminal for Bora Bora, constructed by US forces around 1942, is actually located on a lush, palm fringed motu approximately 20 minutes simply by sail boat from the particular main village of Vaitape. One more remenant with the US presence are generally 2 enormous cannons concealed in the green hills overlooking the Bora Bora lagoon.

Typically the sight of the main island from the international airport is certainly amazing, and simply because you journey all around the stunning lagoon, you will before long recognize precisely why it is certainly the chief area of attraction for almost all who come right here.

Bora Bora itself is rather limited and can be traveled simply by car or truck in just about an hour. The lagoon is 3 times the width of the actual land mass and presents an astonishing spectrum of colors of glowing blue as well as turquoise as everyone traverse its genuine, translucent waters. Most of the temples (Marae) were damaged during the past century simply by the British missionaries, and unfortunately, presently there are few archeological elements left.

On the way to the southeast regarding the island is actually the Coral Garden, a natural marine park where by you will come across a mesmerizing universe of seafood and coral. And away Point Matira you will certainly check out waters in which the massive and stylish manta rays assemble for your looking at satisfaction. There are various varieties of rays such as the lovely identified ray and the pleasant bleak ray which really enjoy to always be petted through the “ray providing” adventures.

At the entry ways of the pass, the “White Valley” teems with overcast sharks and barracudas on a never expiration ballet. Bora Bora gives you an great range of attractions and activities for newly-weds on their honeymoon vacation and visitors. One of the most favorite is shark feeding, where from chest-deep water, you can easily notice neighborhood scuba divers nourish by hand 4′ to 5′ reef sharks or a substantial group of friendly gray rays. It’s a lot of excitement and totally safe.

An additional preferred Bora Bora venture is the Circle-The-Lagoon along with Motu Refreshments. You can certainly likewise lease a little boat, go to the Lagoonarium close to Le Meridien Hotel, and consider a 4×4 trip to remarkable panoramic scenery and the US cannon sites on Mount Otemanu.

Many of the latest hotel/resorts have been constructed on islands (motu) in the lagoon surrounding Bora Bora. They normally experience into the lagoon and the mountains of Bora Bora and give privacy, pristine water, and incredible sights.

Bora Bora looked like to be the first ever to provide over-the-water bungalows through 30 years back, starting at Resort Bora Bora. Because of a couple of exceptions, this one of a kind accommodation is still located solely in French Polynesia where by there are guarded lagoons and very even tides.