9 Things To Do And Places To Visit When Touring Nyeri County
Nyeri is a county that flows with Kenya’s earliest history. This is the home of the most first white settlers as well as freedom fighters. White settlers knew that Nyeri was the choicest destination then, and now, Nyeri is one of the most beautiful, serene and picturesque counties in Kenya. A tour of Nyeri County will leave you relaxed, with a countryside sweep all over you.
Nyeri is a 2-hour drive from Nairobi City. This implies that you can still stay in Nairobi as you Tour Nyeri with a proper tour itinerary in place. Come Travel Kenya is a seasoned travel agent that can help you arrange this.
Here are 9 things you can do on a Nyeri County Tour:
- Aberdare National Park
This is an isolated volcanic range that lies above the tree line. It is a thick tropical forest, often covered in mist and mystery. Steep forested ravines the tour in Aberdare is a unique experience. This is a tour to take in a group because you can always camp at the open moorland for days, enjoying the thrill of the jungle.
Aberdare National Park is home to elephants, black rhinos, leopards, spotted hyenas, olive baboons, colobus Monkeys, blue duiker, giant forest hogs, golden cats and hundreds of bird species. Bird watching in this park is a whole independent experience.
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- Solio Game Reserve
This is for lovers of private and intimate parks. Solio is privately owned, and set apart for Rhino breeding and conservation. It is sandwiched between Mount Kenya and the Aberdare Mountains. It is a home of over 200 rhinos.
This is a perfect place to drive around. They have luxurious Solio Lodges to take care of your accommodation. This is a slice of a textbook experience. Come experience luxury and class in the wilderness, relax and draw inspiration from nature. Come and rekindle your love in Solio Game Reserve, it is a signature move.
- Nyeri Museum
If culture and way of life make you tick, this is the place for you to be. The museum is home to the indigenous Agikuyu culture. The details n the colonial era, the Mau Mau fighters’ weapons and handcrafted artifacts live here. Come learn one or two things about the famous Agikuyu of Kenya, experience their rich culture and
- Mamba Village Museum.
The Mamba Village is on Nyahururu Road, close to the Kiganjo Police Training College. If you are on a family tour with slightly older children, this is the perfect destination. The thrill of watching the giant alligators wade in and out of water will load you with enough adrenaline to rejuvenate you.
Here you will also find a guide to answer all your questions on alligators and their survival. The museum will give you a spectacular view of the Nyeri Hills, Aberdare and Mount Kenya. Carry your camera. to
- Baden Powel Information Center
Hello Teachers! Have you brought the scouts in your class on a trip to the Baden Powel’s Information Center? All scouts should visit this garden and leave a scurf of honor.
Camping is allowed in the gardens, visiting the graves of both Olivia and Baden Powel and learning about the genesis of scouting and girl guiding happens here. Young boy and girl scouts will enjoy camping in the home of the founder of scouting.
- Italian War Memorial Church
This is a historic location. Many visitors come from Italy to pay homage to their ancestors who died in World War Two after being captured by British soldiers.
This is the resting place for over 678 soldiers who were buried here in 1952. The church is open once a year, in November, every first Sunday.
It is a high time Italy came to Kenya, for a memorial and a Safari afterwards. You can also get a chance to …
- Go on a Mount Kenya Trekking
The Mount Kenya Trekking experience cannot be described in writing. There is something special in the process, the landscapes, the glacier lakes, the snowy sights and the bonfires on the mountaintop.
The flora and fauna up the Mountain are epic. Come Travel Kenya will arrange a luxurious camping experience for you or lodging if you are an indoors person looking for a mountain experience.
- Chaka Ranch
This is a haven for children and families. Talk of water games, quad bike rides, amazing local cuisines and barbeque.
This a quiet getaway from the city life for a countryside experience with the children. If you have not given your children a treaty this year yet, here is your chance. You will have a chance to add to their happiness with a visit to the…
- Zaina Falls
the splash of water as you approach the waterfall did it for me. The majestic waterfall landing from 2000 feet above sea level is a must-see. Zania is in Tetu, the home of the famous Nobel Prize Winner Late Professor Wangari Maathai.
Tetu is also the home of Field Marshal Dedan Kimathi. You will get a chance to hike to the falls and have the water spray your face as you approach it. The roar of the fall is adrenaline-exciting. The beautiful paths lined with indigenous trees are the perfect family hiking place. You can sum it up with a picnic in the fall or tent camping.
Nyeri County is the home of serenity in Kenya. If you are looking for a country experience, extreme wild Safaris, Mountain Hikes and Picturesque landscapes, Come Travel Kenya Limited will give you a treat in Nyeri County.
