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Must visit places in Bungoma County
Nabuyole falls
Nabuyole falls is one of the largest water falls found in Western Region of Kenya and a popular spot among the visitors who describe it as “wondrous and beautiful”.
Originally it was known as Broderick Falls and sometimes known as Webuye Falls,based in Bungoma County.
Mwibale Wa Mwanja in Kanduyi Constituency
Mwibale is a 100% Rocky hill covering an area the size of 5 football fields.
It has a natural swimming pool on the side and boasts of a number of caves.
From its tip you get to see an aerial view of Bungoma town below.
Lorio Rocks/Hills or Amachina/Tsingulu
Hot to get to Lorio Rocks from Nairobi:
Take a bus or flight from Nairobi to Kitale.
From Kitale, take matatus to Bungoma that pass through Kimilili/Bokoli.
Alight at Sikata , ask any boda boda (motorbike) guy to take you Lorio hills – costs about 50 KShs.
Muyayi Dam in Kabuchai
River Nzoia
River Nzoia is the third largest river in Kenya.
Mt. Elgon National Park
The park covers an area of 1,279 square kilometres and is bisected by the border of Kenya and Uganda.
Great for exploring the forest, see the elephant caves and also enjoy biking, hiking, and rock on the eighth highest mountain in Africa, Mount Elgon.
Kitum Cave
Kitum Cave, in Mount Elgon National Park, Kenya, became famous in the 1980s when two European visitors contracted Marburg virus while visiting the caves.
It is one of five named “elephant caves” of Mount Elgon where animals, including elephants, “mine” the rock for its sodium-rich salts.
Kabuchai hills
The scenic views at Kabuchai hills are to die for.
They are the biggest in the region covering thousands of acres from Nangwe to Marakaru.
Cloud Nine Ecotourism Resort and Bird Sanctuary
Cloud Nine Ecotourism Resort and Bird Sanctuary is located in the very Scenic Hills of Kabuchai. I
Its home to hundreds of different bird species, crocodiles, snakes, tortoises among other animals.
Sang’alo hills
The rocky outcrops of Sang’alo hills in Bungoma county.
Best hotels accommodation in Bungoma County
Sarasa Cottages and Camp site
Sarasa cottages are located a couple of kilometers off the Sikata- Kimilili road.
How to get to Sarasa Cottages and Campsite Bungoma
From Nairobi by road
- Self-drive- Take the turn at Sikata just before Kanduyi on the Eldoret-Malaba highway. Head towards Kimilili town. Sarasa Cottages and Campsite is a right turn just a few kilometers on the road to Kimilili.
Bungoma Rocky Hotel
Sirare Cottage
Villa Bamboo
County Comfort Hotel
Hotel Great Lounge
Located off Kimilili – Chwele Road.
