The top producer of geothermal energy in Africa and one of the top ten producers worldwide is the Olkaria geothermal spa hot tub in Naivasha. The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS), which oversees Hells Gate National Park, is home to the KenGen Olkaria Geothermal Spa. You must be very careful which gate you use because Hells Gate is enormous and has multiple entrances.

Former President Uhuru Kenyatta officiated and inaugurated the facility, which continues to be well-liked by Kenyans and tourists alike for its recreational amenities as well as its electricity output.

For many who want to explore the outdoors, the spa is a relaxing and healing resource for them.

It has been likened to the blue lagoon, a geothermal spa in Iceland charging Ksh1.1 million per person for one hour for a retreat experience.

Just like the blue lagoon, the Olkaria geothermal spa contains a high content of silica that benefits the skin that is proven to improve skin affected by eczema and prevents premature ageing.

According to the blue lagoon website, Silca is also vital for healthy joints, skin, nails, teeth and bones.

Entrance fee

here are the charges

Kenyan adults – Ksh. 400
Kenyan children – Ksh. 100
KenGen staff – Ksh. 200
Group for students (under 18) – Ksh. 100
Grounds hiring – Ksh. 40,000
Resident foreigners adults – Ksh. 1,000
Resident foreigners children – Ksh. 500
Non-resident foreigners adults – Ksh. 1,800
Non-resident foreigners children – Ksh. 850
Towel – Ksh. 200

However, the Olkaria Spa does not provide the extensive selection of herbal face creams or the panoramic views of the mountains that you may get at the blue lagoon. However, one can still take pleasure in the calming and unwinding experience and even emerge from the pool with improved skin.

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Former president Uhuru Kenyatta started the Ksh600 million Olkaria geothermal spa project to meet the majority of the nation’s energy requirements.

It had become a benchmark for many nations, including Canada, as a result of its success and high international position.