6 Places You Must Visit In Machakos County
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Watching water flow up a hill is a wonder to behold. All you need to do is ask Come Travel Kenya Limited for a Road Trip, from Nairobi City to Machakos County. Machakos County is amongst the counties that are close to Nairobi.
This implies that you can tour both Nairobi and Machakos County, with a good travel itinerary. You know the perfect travel company for perfect itineraries already, right? Let us delve right into Machakos County:
Kyamwilu Magical Corner
You read that right, Kyamwilu is a magical place. It is hilly, scenic and filled with mystery. Here, nature defies gravity. It is like a slice of the Bermuda Triangle, only this one is the opposite.
Things do not get sucked into a dark hole, they go up a hill. Try pouring water and you will see it flow upwards. Nothing seems to hit the ground here. The hill has been here for ages and it stands defying gravity.
Come camping with loved ones on the hill and marvel at the wonder of Kyamwilu. If a hill is too small a wonder for you, Machakos County offers…
Mount Kilimambogo
You are also known as the Ol Donyo Sabuk – the mountain of Buffalos. This is the home of all buffalos in Kenya. Do you love the majesty of this wild cow? You will have to take a hike on Mt. Kilimambogo, go through the thick montane forest and spot the buffalos, bushbucks, baboons, porcupines and several exotic species of birds.
At the summit, you will enjoy a scenic view of Machakos County. Ol Donyo is 3 Kilometers away from the famous 14 falls. You will enjoy listening to the lull of the falling water, camping at Turacco, Rock Hyrax or Summit Campsite.
Lukenya Hills and Caves:
One of the earliest human fossils was found in the Lukenya Caves, by renowned archaeologists, Mary and Louis Leaky. Historians will enjoy this tour. The caves are laced with mystery and history.
The Mau Mau used the caves as hideouts during the colonial period. Bring hiking boots and comfortable clothing. When it gets too hot, you can cool off in a pool, at Lukenya Motocross, 45 minutes away from Nairobi when the weather gets too hot.
Maanzoni Sanctuary
This sits on a 10,000-acre piece of land, vast, full of animals and astonishing flora. Maanzoni Lodge is an amazing place to unwind.
We are talking Zebras, giraffes, elands, gazelles, wildebeests, and ostriches. The Lodge organizes trails for visitors to take in the stunning landscape and fresh air of the sanctuary.
Lord Macmillan’s Castle
September 1904 marked the arrival of the famous explorer, Lord Macmillan in Kenya. He fell in love with Nairobi and its environs, abandoning his hunting spree where he constructed a magnificent 32-room single-story castle with underground bunkers.
In this castle, former US president Theodore Roosevelt, and former British Prime Minister Sir Winston Churchill have stayed here. The Castel is a magnificent work of architecture.
However, the bird lovers can start at
Iveti Forest.
Iveti is the most scenic place in Machakos County. The Cedar Trees, look like they were pulled out of an epic movie.
The birdlife here is beyond what you have ever seen. People come here to hike, take nature walks, find inspiration, or spend time alone immersed in nature.
You must go to Machakos County for three main reasons:
- It is a few minutes drive from Nairobi
- The dominant tribe- the Akamba people are full of life and fun
- You will be to places that will leave you awed.
- As a bonus, you can go golfing, go-karting and enjoy relaxing in a beautiful people’s park.
Come Travel Kenya- Machakos County awaits.
