Lake Naivasha is the high freshwater lake in Kenya's Rift Valley that most Nairobi safari trips pass without stopping, and the stop is worth making. Hippos surface within metres of the boat, a walking safari among giraffe and zebra takes place on Crescent Island, and Hell's Gate National Park next door lets you cycle between cliffs, a volcanic tower and a gorge. People search for it as Lake Naivasha Kenya, Naivasha Lake, Naivasha hotels, Lake Naivasha boat ride, a Lake Naivasha day trip from Nairobi, or simply Hell's Gate cycling. This guide covers all of it in one place: what the lake really is, how deep it is, why its levels keep changing, how to take a boat ride safely, what the Crescent Island walk is like, what Hell's Gate allows and forbids, the gorge and its flash-flood record, the current KWS fees, the road from Nairobi, and how Naivasha fits before or after the Maasai Mara.
Quick answer
Lake Naivasha is a freshwater lake at about 1,884 metres in the Great Rift Valley, roughly 90 to 110 km north-west of Nairobi depending on where you start. It is a stop for hippo boat rides, birdwatching and the Crescent Island walking safari. Hell's Gate National Park, a 68 km² Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) park on the lake's south side, is one of the few parks in Kenya where visitors cycle and walk among zebra, buffalo and eland.
It suits first-time visitors, families and anyone with one spare day or night near Nairobi. A day trip works, one night works better, and two nights lets you add Mount Longonot. Naivasha fits naturally on the road between Nairobi and the Maasai Mara.
Lake Naivasha and Hell's Gate at a glance
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Location | Nakuru County, Great Rift Valley, Kenya |
| From Nairobi | About 90 to 110 km to Naivasha town by the A104, depending on the starting point; about 2 hours in light traffic |
| From JKIA | Our planning figure is about 3 hours to the lake shore, because the airport is on the far side of Nairobi |
| Lake altitude | About 1,884 m above sea level |
| Lake depth | Average about 6 m, maximum about 30 m near Crescent Island |
| Lake area | About 139 km² before 2010 and about 198 km² by 2020; it varies with rainfall |
| Ramsar listing | Designated 10 April 1995, Ramsar site 724 |
| Birds | More than 400 species recorded around the lake |
| Hell's Gate | About 68 km², gazetted 1984, open 6:00 am to 6:00 pm |
| KWS entry, Hell's Gate | Non-resident adult USD 50, child USD 25; Kenya resident adult KES 675, child KES 350; East African citizen adult KES 500, child KES 250 |
| Key activities | Hippo boat ride, Crescent Island walk, birding, Hell's Gate cycling, gorge walk, geothermal spa, Elsamere |
| Time needed | 1 day minimum, 1 night better, 2 nights with Mount Longonot |
Chapter 01 — Where is Lake Naivasha and how big is it?
Where is Lake Naivasha? Lake Naivasha lies in the Kenyan Rift Valley in Nakuru County, north-west of Nairobi along the A104 highway towards Nakuru. The town of Naivasha sits on its northern shore, and most lodges, boat jetties and flower farms line the shores along Moi South Lake Road and the northern lake road. Hell's Gate National Park lies just south of the lake, and the extinct volcano Mount Longonot rises to the south-east.
How big is Lake Naivasha? The size is not fixed, which is the first thing any honest guide has to say. A figure of about 139 km² is quoted as its normal surface area before 2010. A government and UNDP scoping report puts it at about 198 km² by 2020. The lake is surrounded by a papyrus swamp of about 64 km² that grows and shrinks with the rain.
How deep is Lake Naivasha? Published limnological figures give an average depth of about 6 metres and a maximum of about 30 metres, found near Crescent Island. It is a shallow lake. The lake level has swung widely in the past: a recorded low depth of about 0.6 m in 1945, a high of nearly 6 m in 1968, and a fall to about 2.25 m above the lake bed in 1987.
The name comes from a Maasai word usually rendered as "that which heaves", a common term for water large enough to have waves. It is an oral etymology, so we give it as the usual explanation, not as a settled fact.
Chapter 02 — Why is Lake Naivasha fresh when it has no outlet?
Most Rift Valley lakes, including Lake Nakuru and Lake Magadi, are alkaline or salty. Lake Naivasha is fresh. It is fed by two permanent rivers, the Malewa and the Gilgil, plus seasonal streams, and no outlet is known. Researchers assume the water leaves by underground seepage, which keeps the lake from turning salty. The Ol Njorowa Gorge, now the entrance to Hell's Gate, once formed the lake's outlet but now sits well above it.
Because it is fresh, the lake supports hippos, fish, papyrus and a huge bird population, and it supports Kenya's flower industry. Floriculture is the main industry around the shore, and unregulated irrigation from the lake is a long-running concern for the lake's level.
The lake also shows how fragile that balance is. Common carp were introduced by accident in 2001, and by 2010 they made up over 90 per cent of the mass of fish caught in the lake. The lake's wetland is a Ramsar site, designated on 10 April 1995. It is one of the more closely studied freshwater lakes in Africa, and you will meet that history on any good guided visit.
Chapter 03 — Lake Naivasha water levels and flooding
Is Lake Naivasha rising? Yes. The lake has been rising for about a decade. By November 2025 the water had pushed the shoreline more than a kilometre inland, more than 5,000 people had been forced from homes and farmland, and levels were the highest ever recorded. In August 2025, the Kenya Red Cross counted at least 971 households directly affected in Naivasha, with homes and schools submerged in areas such as Kihoto and Pipeline.
The cause is debated. An official of the Kenya Meteorological Department has said that sedimentation from tree-cutting and farming in the catchment is one factor and that meteorological drivers such as El Niño and the Indian Ocean Dipole are a key one. An environmental planner described it as a climate phenomenon. Other Rift Valley lakes, including Baringo and Nakuru, have also risen.
What this means for a visitor is practical. Some shoreline lodges, jetties and roads have moved, closed or been rebuilt, and hippos now graze in places where people live. Your boat ride and lodge are not at risk, but the water is higher than older guidebook photographs show, and you should expect to see flooded buildings and fence lines along the shore. We route around any affected stretch when we plan your transfer.
Chapter 04 — Hippos and the Lake Naivasha boat ride
What is a Lake Naivasha boat ride like? A boat ride on Lake Naivasha is a one-to-two-hour trip in a small motorboat from a lodge jetty, taking you close to hippos (Hippopotamus amphibius), fish eagles (Haliaeetus vocifer), pelicans, cormorants and kingfishers among the papyrus. It is the lake's signature activity, and the best time is early morning, when the water is calm and the light is soft.
What you actually see: groups of hippos with only their eyes and ears showing, usually in the shallows near the papyrus edge; fish eagles that boatmen call down by throwing a fish; and the lake's changing shoreline.
Safety is simple but not optional:
- Stay in the boat and keep the boatman in charge. Hippos are among the most dangerous large animals in Africa, and a boatman will keep a safe distance.
- Never walk the shore after dark. Hippos leave the water to graze at night. The same applies on Crescent Island at night.
- Expect hippos in flooded areas. Since the rise, residents describe hippos moving through flooded neighbourhoods, so keep clear of the water's edge near the lodge too.
- Use a vetted operator with life jackets. The price and the quality of the boat vary widely, so we book it for you and show it as a line on your quotation.
For wider wildlife planning, see our Kenya wildlife and biodiversity guide and night drives and walking safaris guide.
Chapter 05 — Crescent Island: the walking safari among giraffe and zebra
What is Crescent Island? Crescent Island is a private game sanctuary on Lake Naivasha where you walk among giraffe, zebra, wildebeest, impala and eland with no predators on the island. It was created in 1988, when the island became a peninsula as lake levels changed.
Most visitors cross by boat in about 15 minutes, walk a loop of an hour or two with a guide, and return. The island is flat and open, and animals have little fear of people, so you can walk within metres of giraffe. Animal lists vary by day and season, and you will not see buffalo every time. Hippos are common around the shore. There are no predators on the island, which is why walking is allowed.
The honest downside is that Crescent Island is a managed sanctuary rather than wilderness. Animals are used to visitors, and the island is a short, gentle walk. For anyone who wants a real walking safari, our walking safaris guide covers where those are done properly. For a first walk among big animals, children included, it is hard to beat for the effort involved. See our Kenya family safaris guide.
Smaller sanctuaries nearby, such as Crater Lake Game Sanctuary around the green crater lake Sonachi, offer similar walks. Lake Oloiden, to the west of the main lake, is another smaller lake in the area.
Chapter 06 — Birdwatching on Lake Naivasha
More than 400 bird species have been recorded around Lake Naivasha, which is why the lake holds Ramsar status. The easiest birds to see from a boat or a lodge lawn are the African fish eagle, great white pelican, goliath heron, cormorants, African jacana and kingfishers. In the acacia woodland around the lodges you will see hornbills, go-away birds and sunbirds.
Water level matters for birds. When the lake rises, the shoreline and papyrus edge change and wading birds move. When it falls, mudflats open. Early morning is best in every season.
Hell's Gate adds a different list. The park is credited with about 100 bird species, including Verreaux's eagle (Aquila verreauxii), augur buzzard and vultures along the cliffs. The park was historically important for the rare bearded vulture. For a plan that links Naivasha with the best birding areas in the region, see our East Africa birding safari guide.
Chapter 07 — Elsamere and Joy Adamson
What is Elsamere? Elsamere is a conservation centre on the southern shore of Lake Naivasha, on Moi South Lake Road, in what was the home of George and Joy Adamson. Joy Adamson, author of Born Free, lived on the lake's shores in the mid-1960s. The house is a small lake retreat with a long history.
The centre offers an afternoon visit with tea and snacks in the garden, a film about the Adamsons' lives and a troop of black-and-white colobus monkeys (Colobus guereza) that live there after being brought by Joy.
It suits anyone who read Born Free or wants a quiet lake-shore afternoon after a morning on the water. It is not a wildlife drive. We add it to a Naivasha day when you have time in the afternoon, and book the time with the centre.
Chapter 08 — Hell's Gate National Park: what it is and why you can cycle and walk
What is Hell's Gate National Park? Hell's Gate is a 68 km² Kenya Wildlife Service park in the Rift Valley, gazetted in 1984, known for its cliffs, rock towers, a gorge, geothermal activity and the fact that visitors can cycle and walk through it. KWS lists hiking and cycling trails, rock climbing at Fischer's Tower, obsidian caves, panoramic views and the Olkaria Geothermal Spa as its main activities.
Why can you cycle in Hell's Gate? Because it is not a big-cat park in the way the Maasai Mara or Nairobi National Park are. Visitors see zebra, African buffalo (Syncerus caffer), eland, hartebeest, Thomson's gazelle, baboons, klipspringer (Oreotragus oreotragus), Chanler's mountain reedbuck and rock hyrax, and vultures and eagles on the cliffs. The cycling routes are not known for lion prides, but KWS manages Hell's Gate as wildlife country, so follow the rangers' briefing and stay on the marked routes.
That means following the KWS rules on the park page:
- Stay on established roads and trails. Off-road driving is prohibited.
- Keep the speed limit of 40 km/h.
- Stay at least 20 metres from wildlife.
- Remain in your vehicle unless you are in a designated area.
Buffalo are the animal to respect on a bike. Give them space, never ride at them, and let a ranger or guide decide when to turn back. Gates open at 6:00 am and close at 6:00 pm unless you are camping, and KWS lists campsites at Naiburta and Oldubai and a special campsite at Endachata.
The park's setting is less wild than the photographs suggest. A significant part of Hell's Gate had become an industrial area by 2019, with five geothermal power stations at Olkaria, and you will see pipes and steam among the landscape. It is part of what makes the park unusual.
Chapter 09 — Cycling Hell's Gate: Fischer's Tower, Central Tower and routes
How do you cycle in Hell's Gate? You hire a bike near Elsa Gate, the main western entrance, pay the KWS entry and a small bike add-on, and ride a loop past the cliffs towards Fischer's Tower and the gorge area. The Buffalo Circuit is about 14 km and the Twiga Circuit about 9 km, both from Elsa Gate. The first has a gentle descent at the start, which means an uphill return, and a steeper stretch near Hobley's Volcano.
Fischer's Tower is a volcanic plug that is usually given as about 25 metres (roughly 75 feet) high, and it is popular with rock climbers. Central Tower is the other volcanic plug, and the gorge walk begins near it.
Bike hire is the practical detail travellers ask about most:
- Price: one 2025 account gives KES 500 to 1,000 a day from vendors outside Elsa Gate, who are not employed by the park. The prices are the vendors' own, not set by KWS.
- Quality: bike quality varies. Visitor comments on a route site in 2023 and 2025 describe old, low-end bikes and difficulty finding the right size for a tall rider. Better bikes come from Naivasha town or Nairobi, and we arrange them for guests who want a good machine.
- Timing: start early. The same account says it gets hot from midday, and the loop takes most of a morning.
- Bike entry: KWS entry for the park is separate, and the 2025 account adds a small fee for taking a bike in.
If you do not want to cycle, you can walk, drive a private vehicle on the park roads or join a guided tour. Cycling is the best way to see the cliffs, and it is where most of the pictures come from. Pack a hat, sun cream, a light rain jacket and closed shoes; our safari packing list covers the rest.
Chapter 10 — The Ol Njorowa Gorge walk and flash-flood safety
Is the Hell's Gate gorge walk safe? It is safe in dry conditions with a local guide, and dangerous when it rains anywhere in the catchment. The Ol Njorowa Gorge is a narrow sandy channel between high walls, and water can arrive from storms far upstream. The gorge has killed people twice in recent years.
We write about it plainly and respectfully, because every guest should know. In 2012, members of a Nairobi church youth group were swept away in the gorge by flash floods; the number of people lost is given as seven or eight. On Sunday 1 September 2019, six people died and one more was missing from a group of 13 local and foreign visitors, including a Maasai tour guide, according to police figures. KWS called it an accident caused by floods and said it was working with KenGen and other stakeholders to improve early-warning systems. It also pointed to marked emergency exits and guides trained to detect storm water.
The practical rules that follow from this are simple:
- Walk the gorge only with a local guide who is told the day's weather. Guides are hired at the gorge entrance, and one 2025 account quotes about USD 15 per guide in cash. KWS does not state a guide rule on its park page, and operators disagree on whether a guide is mandatory. We treat it as mandatory for every guest.
- Do not enter if it has rained in the past day or if clouds are building. A guide interviewed after the 2019 incident said guides are not allowed in during rainy seasons.
- Know the exits. Your guide should show you the marked emergency exit points before you go in.
- There is no mobile coverage in the gorge. A guide quoted in 2019 said so. Plan on that basis.
- Allow time. A guided gorge tour is listed at roughly two hours and 3.8 km on a caving reference site, and operators describe walks of 30 minutes to two hours.
Check that your travel insurance covers cycling and gorge walking, and read our safari travel insurance and evacuation guide before you buy a policy. The gorge is worth walking in good conditions. It is not a place to push on after the weather turns, and no photograph is worth that decision.
Chapter 11 — Olkaria geothermal power and the geothermal spa
The steam you see in Hell's Gate comes from the Olkaria geothermal field. Olkaria I, established in 1981, is described as the first of its kind in Africa, and five geothermal power stations now operate at Olkaria. The hot springs are also where the park's name is usually traced.
The Olkaria Geothermal Spa sits inside the park and belongs to KenGen, the state electricity generator that runs the power plant. It has blue brine lagoons, including one for children, and visitors use it after a bike ride. Charges are set by KenGen, separate from the KWS entry fee, so we show it as an optional line on your quotation. Our advice is to go after cycling, with a towel and a change of clothes.
Chapter 12 — Hell's Gate and The Lion King: what is true?
Did Hell's Gate inspire The Lion King? It is widely said that Disney's team drew inspiration from Hell's Gate, and some accounts mention a 1991 visit by the animators. We have not seen a statement from Disney confirming it, and the film's Pride Lands are fictional.
Our advice is to enjoy the story with your guide, treat the rock formation locals call Pride Rock as a nickname and not a film location, and not to book a trip because of it.
Chapter 13 — Mount Longonot as a side trip
Mount Longonot National Park is the extinct volcano across the road from Hell's Gate and the best half-day hike in the area. KWS describes it as a young stratovolcano, last erupted in 1863, gazetted as a national park in 1983 and covering about 52 km², with a dense forest in the crater and rim walks with sweeping views. Gates open at 6:00 am and close at 6:00 pm.
KWS lists the same entry rates as Hell's Gate: USD 50 for non-resident adults and USD 25 for children, KES 675 and 350 for residents, and KES 500 and 250 for East African citizens. KWS lists camping at Oloongonot and at the Nyati and Green special campsites. Operators describe the full rim hike as about four to five hours, and it is steep and exposed, so start early and carry water.
We cover Longonot here as a one-section side trip and do not treat it as a separate destination.
Chapter 14 — How to get to Lake Naivasha from Nairobi
| Route | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Nairobi to Naivasha town | About 90 to 110 km | A104 through Rironi and Mai Mahiu; about 2 hours in light traffic |
| JKIA to the lake shore | Our planning figure is about 3 hours | The airport is on the opposite side of Nairobi |
| Moi South Lake Road junction to Elsa Gate (Hell's Gate) | About 25 km | KWS gives this figure on its Hell's Gate page |
| Nairobi to Hell's Gate spa area | About 122 km by road | Operator figure for the spa inside the park |
| Naivasha to Maasai Mara | Most of a day by road via Narok | We time the transfer for your lodge, and use Naivasha as the overnight before the Mara |
By private vehicle. The best way, because Hell's Gate, the boat jetties and Elsamere are spread around the lake and are awkward to link by public transport. We include the driver-guide and the transfers in your quotation.
By matatu. Matatus run from Nairobi to Naivasha town, but you then need a second leg to the lake shore or to Elsa Gate, and a short walk at the end. It works for budget travellers, not for a tight day.
Road works. The Rironi to Naivasha stretch of the A104 is being upgraded from two lanes to a four-lane dual carriageway as part of the Rironi to Mau Summit highway. The government's target of 30 October 2026 for completion was missed, and the Cabinet Secretary has said it will now be early December 2026, as of 31 October 2026. Tolling is planned at KES 8 per kilometre between Rironi and Naivasha once complete. Until it opens, expect slow stretches at Rironi, Mai Mahiu and the escarpment, and leave Nairobi before 7:00 am if you want a day trip to work. The upgraded highway should shorten the journey once open, and we update our drive times when it does.
Chapter 15 — Where to stay at Lake Naivasha
There are four kinds of place to stay.
- Lake-shore lodges and resorts. Gardens, jetties and hippos at the water's edge, and the right choice for most travellers. Lodges vary a lot, so check which have moved or been affected by the rising water.
- Boutique and conservancy stays. Smaller houses and camps on private land, quieter and more expensive, often with walking, riding and guided birding.
- Camps near Hell's Gate. Simple camps and the KWS campsites inside the park for cyclists and climbers who want to start at dawn.
- Budget lodges and campsites on the lake road. Basic rooms and camping, and the option for backpackers on a tight plan.
We name the lodge, the room type and the price on your written quotation, chosen for your route, your budget and the current state of the shoreline. For luxury conservancy stays across Kenya, see our Kenya luxury conservancy safaris guide.
Chapter 16 — Lake Naivasha and Hell's Gate costs in 2026 and 2027
KWS sets the park entry fees. The figures below are from the Hell's Gate and Mount Longonot pages on the KWS website, read on 31 October 2026. The tariff came into force on 1 October 2025, and the Wildlife Conservation and Management Regulations 2025 were approved by Parliament on 25 September 2025.
| Visitor category | Adult | Child |
|---|---|---|
| Non-resident | USD 50 | USD 25 |
| Kenya resident | KES 675 | KES 350 |
| East African citizen | KES 500 | KES 250 |
| African citizen (non-East African) | USD 20 | USD 10 |
These rates apply to Hell's Gate and to Mount Longonot. KWS fees are paid through the KWS eCitizen platform, and we advise paying online before you travel. Rates are set by KWS and can change, so we use the tariff in force on your dates.
Everything else is set by the provider and priced on your written quotation:
| Cost item | What decides it |
|---|---|
| Hippo boat ride | Boat size, length of trip and the lodge or operator |
| Crescent Island walk | Operator, boat transfer and guide |
| Bike hire in Hell's Gate | Vendor and bike quality; one 2025 account gives KES 500 to 1,000 a day |
| Gorge guide | Local guide at the gorge entrance, paid in cash |
| Olkaria Geothermal Spa | Set by KenGen, separate from KWS entry |
| Elsamere visit | Set by the centre, with tea and the film |
| Accommodation | Lodge type, room and season |
| Transfers | Private vehicle from Nairobi or JKIA, or a longer route on to the Mara |
For what a whole Kenya trip costs, read our Kenya safari cost guide and the Kenya safari packages guide.
Chapter 17 — Best time to visit Lake Naivasha and Hell's Gate
Naivasha works all year because the activities are on water and on foot rather than depending on a migration. The choice is between drier trails and greener scenery.
| Season | Months | What to expect |
|---|---|---|
| Long rains | March to May | The wettest period. Cycling is muddier, and the gorge needs special care. Fewer visitors |
| Cool dry season | June to September | Clear skies, firm trails and the most comfortable cycling |
| Short rains | October to December | Shorter, sharper showers; green scenery. One 2025 account gives April and May and November and December as the rainy months |
| Warm dry season | January to February | Hot, dry and good for early-morning rides |
The gorge is the part of the trip that changes with the weather: if there has been heavy rain nearby, skip it. For month-by-month rainfall and the wider Kenya picture, see our best time to visit Kenya guide.
Chapter 18 — Lake Naivasha or Lake Nakuru?
Is Lake Naivasha or Lake Nakuru better? They do different jobs. Naivasha is the fresh, shoreline lake for boats, hippos, birds and active days: cycling and walking. Lake Nakuru National Park is the KWS park with game drives, a rhino sanctuary, and the classic Rift Valley lake views, and its fee structure is higher than Hell's Gate's. Many itineraries combine the two.
| Lake Naivasha and Hell's Gate | Lake Nakuru National Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Water | Fresh | Alkaline |
| Best for | Boats, hippos, cycling, walking, Crescent Island | Game drives in a compact park |
| Style | Active, hands-on | Vehicle-based |
| Time | 1 day to 1 night | Half a day to 1 night |
Read our Lake Nakuru National Park guide for that park's full detail, including how to combine the two.
Chapter 19 — How Naivasha fits into a Kenya itinerary
Day trip from Nairobi. Leave by 6:30 am, take a boat ride, walk on Crescent Island, then cycle in Hell's Gate or visit Elsamere. A day trip is possible but long, and the road works mean the return can be slow.
One night. Sleep by the lake, take the boat ride at dawn, spend the morning in Hell's Gate and continue. The right length for most travellers.
Two nights. Add Mount Longonot, the gorge walk and an unhurried afternoon at Elsamere.
On the way to the Maasai Mara. Naivasha breaks the road from Nairobi to the Mara. Sleeping at the lake and driving on the next day gives you an active day and a shorter second drive. Read our Maasai Mara National Reserve guide and our Kenya beyond the Mara guide for the rest of the route.
Our Kenya destination page lists every Kenya park and reserve we plan, and ready-made routes such as the Maasai Mara and Amboseli safari, the Kenya private conservancy safari and the Kenya family safari through the Mara, Amboseli and the coast show where a Naivasha night fits. If this is your first safari, start with our first-time safari planning guide. Our Kenya safari guide and Kenya travel guide show how these pieces connect, and for visitors choosing between countries, see Uganda vs Kenya safari and Tanzania vs Kenya safari. If you are arriving, read our Kenya eTA guide, and apply only through the official Kenya eTA portal.
Chapter 20 — Mistakes to avoid and local tips
- Entering the gorge after rain. Storm water from far upstream is the danger. Take a guide and turn back if the weather changes.
- Walking by the lake after dark. Hippos graze on land at night.
- Treating Crescent Island as a wilderness walk. It is a managed sanctuary, which makes it safe and easy and also tame.
- Starting Hell's Gate after 10:00 am. The loop is hot by midday.
- Accepting any bike without checking it. Test the brakes and saddle height before you leave the gate.
- Leaving Nairobi late. The A104 is slow, and road works at Rironi continue.
- Expecting a quiet shoreline. The lake has risen and the shoreline has changed, so ask your lodge about current conditions.
- Repeating the Lion King story as fact. The Pride Lands are fictional.
- Paying cash for everything. KWS entry can be paid online, but guides, bike hire and the gorge are cash.
- Doing the whole lake in one day. Boat, island, bike and spa are four separate activities, so choose two.
Our verdict
Lake Naivasha is the best first stop outside Nairobi, and Hell's Gate is the best active half-day in Kenya. Together they give you hippos, a walk among giraffe, cliffs to cycle past and a gorge that demands respect, all within a couple of hours of the capital. Go with a guide, check the weather before the gorge and give it a night.
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