Olkaria Geothermal Spa | Naivasha

Information

Landmark: Olkaria Geothermal Spa
City: Naivasha
Country: Kenya
Continent: Africa

Olkaria Geothermal Spa, Naivasha, Kenya, Africa

Overview

Tucked inside Hell’s Gate National Park in Nakuru County, Kenya, Olkaria Geothermal Spa is a one-of-a-kind natural hot spring where steam curls off turquoise water under the open sky.In the Olkaria region, the spa draws naturally heated water from deep geothermal wells, letting guests unwind in warm, mineral-rich pools with hills rolling away in the distance.( KenGen ) 🏊 Facilities & Pools The spa features three main lagoons: Lagoon 1 : The hottest pool, with temperatures ranging between 90–100°C. At KenGen’s spa 🏊 you’ll find three main lagoons, starting with Lagoon 1 - the hottest of them all, its steaming water holding steady between 90 and 100 °C. Lagoon 2 is a warm, steamy pool where the water hovers near 50°C, hot enough to fog your glasses.( KenGen ) An extension of Lagoon 3 includes a children's pool, approximately one foot deep, where young children can enjoy the warm bath under supervision.( KenGen ) 💰 Entrance Fees Visitors are required to pay two separate fees: Hell’s Gate National Park Entrance Fee : Kenyan Citizens : KES 350 (Adults), KES 250 (Children) Residents : KES 700 (Adults), KES 350 (Children) Non-Residents : USD 30 (Adults), USD 20 (Children) Olkaria Geothermal Spa Swimming Fee : Kenyan Citizens : KES 400 Residents : KES 1,000 Non-Residents : USD 18 🕒 Visiting Hours The spa operates daily from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM .Lagoon 3 is the biggest pool around, kept at a steady 35°C-perfect for slipping into the warm water and swimming.🚗 Getting There Olkaria Geothermal Spa is accessible by road from Nairobi: By Car : Drive northwest on the A104 highway towards Naivasha.KenGen’s Lagoon 3 now stretches to include a shallow children’s pool, just a foot deep, where little ones can splash in the warm water while an adult keeps watch.At Hell’s Gate, you’ll need to pay two separate fees-one for the park and another for the Olkaria Geothermal Spa.The park charges Kenyan citizens KES 350 for adults and KES 250 for children, residents KES 700 for adults and KES 350 for children, and non-residents USD 30 for adults and USD 20 for children.The spa’s swimming fee is KES 400 for Kenyan citizens, KES 1,000 for residents, and USD 18 for non-residents.Doors open at 6:00 a.m., and by sunset the water’s cooling down.Get there early so you can make the most of the facilities and catch the crisp, cool air of the morning.🌿 Activities & Attractions While at the spa, visitors can also explore Hell’s Gate National Park, which offers: Hiking Trails : Including the popular Olkaria Geothermal Trail.🚗 Getting There - You can reach Olkaria Geothermal Spa by road from Nairobi; just head northwest on the A104 toward Naivasha, passing dusty roadside stalls along the way.Leaving Naivasha, watch for the road signs pointing you toward Hell’s Gate National Park, then on to the warm, steaming pools of the Olkaria Geothermal Spa.From Nairobi, you can hop on a matatu-a packed, music-filled minivan-or catch a bus heading straight to Naivasha.From Naivasha, you can hop on a local taxi or climb onto a rumbling boda-boda to get to the park’s gate.🌿 While you’re at the spa, take time to wander through Hell’s Gate National Park, where rugged cliffs frame hiking paths like the well-known Olkaria Geothermal Trail.📅 Best Time to Visit The dry season, from July to October , is considered the best time to visit, as the weather is sunny and conducive for outdoor activities.Rock climbing at Fischer’s Tower, where the red cliffs catch the afternoon sun.