Lake Nakuru National Park, a Ramsar site in Nakuru
Lake Nakuru National Park is one of the many Tourists’ attraction sites that Nakuru county boasts of. The Park is located about 140KM Northwest of Nairobi and South of Nakuru. A visit to the Park and you enjoy the beautiful view of Lake Nakuru in addition to the Wildlife. The entry fee stands at Ksh […]
Read MoreA boost to tourism sector as county enters partnership with NaxCity Kenya Limited
Tourism is a sector that has great potential in Nakuru County. As one way of boosting the tourism sector, the County Government of Nakuru has entered into partnership with NaxCity Kenya Limited. NaxCity is a Nakuru-based based marketing and advertising agency. The partnership in will see the mapping out, packaging and activation of the existing […]
Read MoreNakuru’s Kariandusi Pre-historic site with rich history
When you want to learn more about history, then you have it all in Nakuru County, the county of unlimited opportunities. Nakuru County is blessed with prehistoric sites that were discovered many years ago. One such is Kariandusi Pre-historic site that now doubles up as a Museum. The site is found in Gilgil Sub-county and […]
Read MoreWhy you should visit Nakuru’s Hyrax Hill Museum and Pre-historic site that depicts the lifestyle of seasonal settlement by Pre-historic people
Nakuru’s Hyrax Hill Museum and Prehistoric site is one of its kind. Did you know this is a former farmhouse ceded in 1965 by the late Mr. A. Selfe? Well, the Tourists’ attraction site is located 4 km from Nakuru Town and 150 km from Nairobi City. It derives it’s name from presence of numerous […]
Read MoreLittle known ‘Mlima Ugali’ that has become a Recreational Site in Nakuru
If you are a resident of Nakuru County and you have never visited ‘Mlima Ugali’ in Barut, Nakuru West Sub county, then you are missing a lot. Though not clear how the Hill got christened ‘Mlima Ugali’, a word has it in the streets that the shape of the hill from a distance resembles lump […]
Read MoreLord Egerton Castle, Njoro
- Martin Gichinga
- October 15, 2023
- Egerton Castle
- Nakuru Tourist Destination
- Ngata
The Lord Egerton Castle, nestled within the picturesque landscapes of Nakuru, Kenya, beckons as an enchanting destination for a memorable family weekend retreat. This exquisite castle seamlessly blends history, architectural beauty, and natural splendor, offering a unique experience that transcends time. It is one of the popular Tourist Destinations in Nakuru. Exploring the Past: Lord […]
Read MoreAmazing Beautiful rock hills in Morendat, Gilgil
- Martin Gichinga
- November 18, 2021
- Gilgil Sub county
- Morendat
Several miles from Gilgil Town lies the Morendat area. Morendat Ward in Gilgil Sub-county is named after this. Just past Gitare centre in Morendat, lies these beautiful and eye-catching rocky hills.
Read MoreHyrax Hill Museum, Nakuru pre-historic site
- Martin Gichinga
- April 10, 2021
- Bao Game
- Hyrax Hill Museum
Hyrax Hill Museum is a pre-historic site 4 km from Nakuru Town and 150 km from Nairobi City. The site lies a walking distance from the Nakuru-Nairobi highway atop Hyrax Hill. Although it was proclaimed a national monument in 1945, it was not until 1965 that it was opened to the public. The museum was […]
Read MoreGioto Dumpsite – Nakuru’s dumping site since 1972
- Martin Gichinga
- January 4, 2020
- Ban Plastics
- Gioto
- Wakibia
Before 1972, Gioto dumpsite was a quarry. After it was abandoned, residents started dumping their waste here and the county council of Nakuru turned it into the official dumping site for Nakuru Town. Gioto lies in London estate of Nakuru. It is about 3 km from Nakuru town on the way to Kabarak. The name […]
Read MoreNakuru Tourist Attraction Sites
- Martin Gichinga
- August 18, 2019
There are plenty of tourist attraction sites in Nakuru. For any foreign or local tourist coming to Nakuru, you’ll be spoilt for choice. Away from the famous and known attraction sites, there are plenty of other lesser-known tourist attraction sites in Nakuru. When talking of Nakuru attraction sites, Lake Nakuru National Park comes to mind. […]
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