10 Things And Places To Visit In Taita
It is not just the gentleness of the people of Taita Taveta, it is the entire beauty of Taita Taveta County. Taita is the home of the famous Tsavo. It is located on the edges of the Kenyan Coast. Taita Taveta is 200 Kilometers Northwest of Mombasa and 360 kilometres Southeast of Nairobi. This is an opportunity for a road trip of a lifetime from Mombasa or Nairobi.
Here are the topmost spectacular places and things to do when you visit Taita Taveta County:
- Tour the Taita Taveta Hills Wildlife Sanctuary
Have you been to the Saltlick Lodge – The most Photographed Lodge in the world? If not, you are yet to experience the bliss of serenity coupled with picturesque views. The Saltlick Lodge is a special highlight in the Taita Taveta Hills Wildlife Sanctuary. The Lodge offers luxury and an exquisite Safari experience.
This Sanctuary is also home to the big five animals and unique bird species. You will wake up to a herd of elephants enjoying a drink at a watering hole. The hilly landscape is breathtaking especially the vast Tsavo Plains that spill across the Sanctuary.
If you are looking for class, luxury and serenity in one place, then The Taita Taveta Hills Wildlife Sanctuary is your next destination.
You are not limited to this sanctuary alone. There are several in Taita Taveta and you may want to check out…
- The other intimate sanctuaries like Lumo Community Sanctuary and Ngutuni Wildlife Sanctuaries.
These are small intimate places that you can visit to get away from the chaos of the world. They are little wild havens, filled with songs of birds, a roar of a lion, purring cheetahs and a distant laugh of the hyena.
The Lumo Community Sanctuary gives you a chance to contribute to conservation and interact with the Taita people in their cultural element. If a vacation to you means doing something meaningful and finding purpose, then Taita Taveta County is your definite destination. Come Travel Kenya Limited will advise on the variety of Sanctuaries and Conservancies that will satisfy your quest.
Are you looking for an extreme wilderness Safari? Then you need a travel itinerary lined up with The Tsavo extra. Check out the next destination…
- A Game Drive in Tsavo East or West
You can not Tour Tsavo in one day. You will need at least 3 days to cover the vastness of Tsavo East and West. You have probably heard about the historic man-eating Lions of Tsavo. They still exist- just the other day, a driver of a bus was eaten. Adrenaline Junkies want to come to Tsavo.
The thrill of Tsavo lies in the extreme difference between Tsavo East, which is a huge green Eden and the West which is nearly a desert. You will not believe that you are in the same county. The best Safari Drives should be undertaken very early in the morning or late in the evening for you to spot many animals that come out to enjoy the morning sun or chill in the evening breeze. You will fall in love with the hugging Zebras.
What do you say? Should Come Travel Kenya Limited plan a Tsavo experience for you? If you happen to be an adrenaline junkie, attracted to the paranormal…
- You must see the Shetani Lava Flow
The lava flow, which is the largest in Kenya is nothing compared to the mysterious Shetani Caves. Shetani is Devil in Swahili. Don’t go in the caves until you have heard the Taita tales of the caves. The knowledge adds to the mystery of the dark hollowness inside the forever-flowing dry magma that spreads to Chyulu Hills.
- And Add on the Yatta Plateau
The Scenery when on the Yatta Plateau is the epitome of Taita Taveta County’s Beauty. It is breathtakingly expansive. The hills beyond the plateau are like green gods watching over the county. Come Travel Kenya Limited will organize a local guide upon request to share the mystic tales of the plateaus and their caves. Bring your lover a long and catch the best sunsets ever. And if she or he is not into the black, stony vastness of flowing dry lava,
- The crystal Chala Lake
It will melt their eyes and hearts. The first time I saw Lake Chala, I wanted to write a romantic story set around it. it is an intoxicating sight, especially for nature enthusiasts. It is a gorgeous crater lake, serene and quiet. Surprisingly, very few people visit Lake Chala. You can enjoy a getaway for days, without being bothered by anyone. Set a lone camp on the shores of Lake Chala and write a book.
- The Magical Lake Jipe
Lake Jipe connects Kenya to Tanzania. It is a small lake, approximately 32 kilometres Square, feeding on the Lumi River and the overflow from the Usambara Block Mountains of Tanzania. This is a perfect spot for bird-watching. You will see unique bird species and carry home epic photographs. You can enjoy camping and fishing the endemic fish, for sport. What do you say, are we camping on the shores of the magical turquoise Lake Jipe with other campers or you will isolate and have some solitude on Lake Chala? Come Travel Kenya Limited is you to go to Travel Partner.
- Envy the Crocodiles swim in Mzima Spring
You have heard of whispering waters? The waters of Mzima Springs not only whisper but beckons for a swim. You cannot dare get it in even if the whispers are alluring unless you want to dinner for the crocodiles.
The best adventure would be a guided trek to the springs. The springs are eruptions of four forming one. This is like an Oasis in the dry Tsavo West. All the Animals of Tsavo West drink here. The hippos are my favourite. Mzima Springs is also home to many unique bird species. Come enjoy this paradise after a long trek through the dry Tsavo West and thereafter…
- Watch the Elephants drink at Aruba Dam
You can never forget this scene for the rest of your life. Imagine an entire herd of elephants bathing in the dam, blowing water from their trumpets and just having a good time. There is always something special about seeing nature unfold before you. The Aruba dam is a beautiful sight when elephants come to drink.
- Take a Hike on the Hills and Mountains: Shomoto, Kasigau
It’s time to boot up and go up the hills. Find your sunscreen, hats, sunglasses and a torch just in case you come back after sunset. Taita Taveta is usually sunny and dry. This is a perfect weather for outdoor activities, game drives, nature walks and hikes. Join a group on a hike and you will have a time of your life.
Taita Taveta is a slice of serenity. It is sandwiched between Mombasa and Nairobi, with its major towns being quiet. the major towns are Mwatate, Wundanyi and Voi. Voi is usually busy but Mwatate and Wundanyi are cool and quiet. Come Travel Kenya Limited gives you a chance to explore the Taita Taveta County, and feel beauty, mystery and wildness served on one plate.
