To Hell's Gate On a Wheelbarrow

To Hell's Gate On a Wheelbarrow

To Hell's Gate On a Wheelbarrow

The Hell's Gate on a Wheelbarrow event is an exciting, fun filled, challenging and unique fundraising event for participants and spectators drawn from corporate institutions and local communities living around Hell's Gate National Park and the Naivasha region. This 5km triathlon race was first held in June 2009 and it aims to bring together people from all walks of life in celebrating the spirit of conservation, sports and health. The race involves teams of two, a driver' and a navigator', with their formula one' wheelbarrow! It will kick off on June 12th at 8:00 am at teh famous Hell's Gate National Park.

The Hell's Gate conservation are is home to over 67,000 wild animals, however, less than 5% of these animals are permanently based in the protected area. The resultant effect has been an increase in illegal game meat trade, human encroachment and loss of wildlife habitat, conflict in land use, land sub division and fencing, leading to increased human-wildlife conflict.

To address most of the issues, KWS and other park stakeholders considered having a fun-cum-fundraising event dubbed "To Hell's Gate on a Wheelbarrow" to provide an avenue for engagement. This year's event raised Kshs. 2,833,150.00 which will be used to equip an Environmental Education centre. The centre will provide knowledge about the significance of appreciating and conserving our God given national heritage to the public through out-reach programmes.

Several other side activities will be taking place to spice up the main event. These include participating and raving at the biggest all night wild bush party and later watching the world cup opening matches on big screen in the park. There will also be a kids fun village. Camping villages will be available in the park as well as treasure Hunting and mountain climbing, among others.

Winning teams will get a perpetual trophy, plaques and medals to commemorate their achievement. There will be several KWS Holiday packages to be won besides an award for the Best pimped up "barrow", most creative team name, team wear and many other fun trophies. Accomodation will be available at the camping village in the park. Registration for individuals will be Kshs. 5,000.00 per team and Kshs. 10,000.00 per team for organisations.

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