Olkaria Health Spa

Olkaria Health Spa

enjoying a relaxing bath in a hot spring after a long day of hiking and cycling
Olkaria Health Spa - enjoying a relaxing bath in a hot spring after a long day of hiking and cycling

Location: 

Olkaria Route, Kenya

Duration: 

Thursday, June 2, 2016

Journey: 

Republic of Kenya

Personal highlights

  1. Olkaria: geothermally active region in the Great Rift Valley and home of the Hell's Gate
  2. Spa Resort: small spa resort with natural pools just next to the geothermal power plant
  3. Geothermal: home of the largest geothermal power plants in Kenyainfo-icon, maybe even Africainfo-icon
  4. Sulfur water: swimming in a naturally hot and slimy water that smells like rotten eggs
  5. Group dynamic: fun, but engaged battles in the water between two rivaling tour groups

Image sources

  1. Swimming in sulfur
  2. Enjoying the park
  3. Fresh hot water
  4. Cheeky monkeys
  5. Happy tour group

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