Best 5 Places to Visit in Kakamega in 2022
I am sure you have definitely thought of visiting Kakamega but we’re not sure where you could go to. Probably you need to cool off from your job or are stressed and wish to reconnect with nature. Here are the best places to just do that. Kakamega County has some of best natural sceneries and cultural places that you should visit this festive period.
Let’s jump into it, shall we?
1. Kakamega Forest
Yes you guessed right! Kakamega Forest definitely tops the list being the only equitorial forest remaining in the country and East Africa at large. This tropical rainforest hovers on the Kakamega skyline bringing lots of serenity to nature lovers out for fun.
For a great experience, the forest plays host to over 300 bird species, various snakes and many tree species forming beautiful canopies. Have you ever thought of that moonlight dinner and bird watching? Here’s is no doubt the place to actualize it with your partner. The forest is also excellent for hiking, camping and team building activities.
When it comes to amenities like camping tents, you don’t have to worry because they’re provided within the forest affordably. And while at it, remember to catch the morning sunrise and sunset from the Buyangu Hills. You’ll love the experience.
2. Lirhanda Caves
Still within the forest is Lirhanda Caves that’s home to over 100 species of bats. Okay I know that may not be your favorite part but isn’t it incredible that it’s the only place in Kenya with such a high number in one location!
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[newsletter_signup_form id=3]Moreover, visitors can get an awesome view of the River Yala down below as it snakes its way to Lake Victoria. I mean you should plan for one of these best places to visit in Kakamega soon.
3. The Crying Stone
Now let’s assume you’ve done a trip to Kakamega Forest. Next stop is the famous Crying Stone, locally known as ‘Ikhongo Murwe‘. Found along Kakamega Kisumu Highway, this attraction is made of a tall protruding stone with another smaller one resting on its top. Then never ending water streams from beneath the top stone.
Around the place around beautifully planted trees and local restaurants ready to serve you traditional foods. To also perfect your experience here, the place is home to the Ilesi Pottery. So you can as well get some eyecatchy pots, carvings among others for your interior decor and landscaping needs.
4. Nabuyole Falls
Since fun activities like visiting places requires imagination, we going to try it. How do you think a waterfall occurs?
Well, simply put, a waterfall would occur if a river on a raised landmass connects to a low lying valley hence forcing the water to literally fall down to that level. Ofcourse I would bore you with geographical nitty-gritty. We’re here for fun right?
So that’s the scenery formed at the Nabuyole Falls as the smaller River Nabuyole feeds its waters to the low lying River Nzoia. The neighbouring greenery is serene and has such a therapeutic feeling you’re yearning for.
5. The Nabongo Cultural Center
Just as the wise say “History is where the great look for inspiration”. We’re no exception! Aren’t you? Let’s delve into the Wanga Kingdom then.
It was one of the biggest kingdoms in East Africa during pre-colonial era, the Wanga Kingdom under its king “Nabongo”. At the time, it stretched all the way to Bungoma and almost to Naivasha and neighbored Nyanza.
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[newsletter_signup_form id=3]Meanwhile, the Nabongo Cultural Center found In Matungu keeps alive the culture. With preserved artefacts, traditional regalia, housing from the past. And to crown it all, the current king is always ready to welcome you – his faithful subjects. Just don’t forget to bow or curtsey when greeting his Majesty the King!
Kakamega is indeed a blessed county with so many other best places to visit out like the Gold mines in Ikolomani, Malava Forest, Mawe Tatu among others. We’ve given you just some of the outstanding ones to get you started.
Have you been to any of these? Tell us your experience in the comments.
