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Hells Gate National Park
(Courtesy Kenya Wildlife Service)
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The Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen), is in the process of diversifying its portfolio with the entry into the tourism industry. Located near Hells Gate National Park near Naivasha West of Nairobi, the new spa will offer a novel experience for locals and tourists alike, hitherto not found in Kenya or anywhere else in Eastern Africa until now.
KenGen will open a full-fledged spa on their property adjoining the national park, known as Olkaria, where the company is converting geothermal heat into “green” electricity.
The new facility is due to open its doors before Easter next year and guests can expect to find several open air “lagoons” with water temperatures of up to 40 degrees Celsius, using brine water with unique healing and medicinal properties. The new health center will also offer steam and sauna rooms for added relaxation and, of course, a restaurant where meals and snacks can be taken.
Adjoining the spa itself will be a visitor center and museum, highlighting Kenya’s involvement in tapping into geothermal energy sources.
The new facility is due to open its doors before Easter next year and guests can expect to find several open air “lagoons” with water temperatures of up to 40 degrees Celsius, using brine water with unique healing and medicinal properties. The new health center will also offer steam and sauna rooms for added relaxation and, of course, a restaurant where meals and snacks can be taken.
Adjoining the spa itself will be a visitor center and museum, highlighting Kenya’s involvement in tapping into geothermal energy sources.
