Olkaria Geothermal SPA

Olkaria Geothermal Spa Naivasha: A Travel Guide

Olkaria Geothermal Spa Naivasha is set in the heart of Hells Gate National Park on the floor of the Great Rift Valley. It is a product of KenGen Kenya and is 120 km from Nairobi.

To get to Olkaria Geothermal Spa Naivasha, you will need to first have a date with the Hells Gate National Park. Get the Hells Gate National Park Charges here. Enjoy the Park first then head to the Spa for the park recap.

Olkaria, Naivasha is where the Kenya Electricity Generating Company Limited (KenGen) operates geothermal power projects in its four power plants.

Revellers all around the country come to Olkaria Geothermal Spa Naivasha to enjoy the natural hot waters and the stunning views of the formations of the Great Rift Valley.

It offers recreational and therapeutic swimming in the blue pools/ lagoons.

The spa is unique and one of its kind. It is a child of the miracles of the Great Rift Valley.

Blue Lagoons/Ponds

There are three pond or lagoons that receives geothermal water connected to them through pipes from different wells in the Olkaria Geothermal Field.

SPA Lagoons

The First Lagoon/Lagoon

The first pond is not usable for swimming as it receives geothermal water that is 90°C hot.

The Second Lagoon/Pool

The second pool receives geothermal water from the first pond/lagoon when it is full and overflows. It is not usable too as the waters here are now 60°C.

The Third Lagoon/Pool

Our interest is the third pool/lagoon.

The third pool and the largest lagoon receives geothermal water that overflows from the second lagoon. The temperature of the water is now around 30-40°C and fit for use.

This geothermal water is now therapeutic and provides unprecedented relaxation.

Why therapeutic? The geothermal water provides an opportunity to relax and revitalize your mind, body and soul. The water is also rich in minerals such as sulphur and silica and are known to cure diseases such as psoriasis, fibromyalgia, Arthritis and more.

The spa third lagoon can hold revellers up to 400. It is quite big and pulls a crowd from all corners of the world. Some people who live around it cannot live without visiting here at least once a day through the monthly subscriptions.

It also has an extension and an island in the middle. The island in the middle is for aesthetic and lighting purposes at night -there is a lamppost.

The extension forms the children’s swimming pool below 8 years of age.

The lagoon is equipped with sun loungers, tables and chairs.

It closes at 18:00 hrs.

Olkaria Geothermal Spa Naivasha cafeteria

Don’t worry about the need to refuel your body. The onsite cafeteria will serve you delicious meals in relaxing furniture. A wide variety of drinks are also served.

Conference and Events facilities

The Olkaria Geothermal Spa Naivasha also offers conference facilities that can host up to 70 people. The environment is ideal plus you will enjoy top-notch service from the highly skilled staff and classy conference facilities. And again, there is the Geothermal Swimming Pool.

Olkaria Geothermal Spa Naivasha grounds are also available for hire for other outdoor activities. You can hold different outdoor activities here such as corporate events, team buildings, weddings, retreats, and photoshoots.

As a client, you can decorate in any style that pleases you. You can bring (or hire from them) tents, tables, chairs, flowers, PA systems, and all sorts of decorations.

How to get Olkaria Spa Naivasha

By Road– You can access the Geothermal Spa via Nairobi-Naivasha Road on the Moi South Lake Road-5 km before you get to Naivasha town

By Air-through Naivasha Airstrip

Olkaria Geothermal Spa Naivasha Charges

Olkaria Geothermal Spa Naivasha charges are as follows

Citizen (KES): Adult 350, Child 250
Residents (KES): Adult 700, Child 350
Non-residents (USD): Adult 30, Child 20

Contacts

In case you need to hold some event there or you need some assistance from them, you can reach them through:

Mobile: +254 711 036 000, Email: [email protected]

Hotels Near Olkaria Geothermal Spa Naivasha

Accommodation here is offered by the surrounding Naivasha Hotels. Here is a list of all hotels near Olkaria Geothermal SPA.

Enashipai Resort & Spa
Lake Naivasha Country Club
Kiboko Luxury Camp
Naivasha Kongoni Lodge
Ol Loika
Aloepark Hotel among others- See them all here

Happy Swimming!

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