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Kakapel National Monument

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A Guide To Kakapel National Monument

Kakapel National Monument ancient rock paintings became available to visitors for the first time when the monument was opened to the public. The remarkable site has art forms dating over 2000 years ago and maybe as much as 4000 years old, combining many different styles and periods.Kakapel National Monument
Kakapel is a rock site located on a huge rock shelter in the Chelelemuk hills in Teso North sub County, Busia County. The rock art at Kakapel is believed to have been done by the Twa (Abatwa) hunter gatherer group. It has paintings illustrating wild animals, rain-making and initiation symbols. The Kakapel Rock Site was opened to the public in 2007 following rehabilitation by the National Museums of Kenya between 2005-2006. The site is important to Kenya’s prehistory as it is believed the art forms date over 2000 years and may be as much as 4000 years old. Generally, rock art is one of the oldest forms of art in the world. In Africa, rock art is more concentrated in Southern and Northern Africa countries

Kakapel National Monument Contacts

Attraction Type: Culture, Scenery & Landscapes, Historic Sites
Category: Cultural Centre, Rock Painting, Monument
Region: Western
City / Town: Malaba
Road / Street: Off Eldoret Malaba Road
Telephone: +254 729 775728, +254 729 775728, +254 726 532303
Email: kakapelcentre@gmail.com
Website: http://www.tourism.go.ke/default.nsf/news1/79A002F
Entrance Fee: Yes

More About Kenya

Kenya is a world unto itself. Kenya is Africa’s original safari destination, attracting explorers, adventurers, and travelers for centuries. A safari to Kenya is a trip of a lifetime.

Tourist Attractions in Kenya:

Kenya has one of the world’s greatest tourist attractions sites, known for its diversity of landscape, wildlife, and cultures. From sweeping savannahs to tropical beaches and coral reef, dense equatorial forests to mighty snow-capped mountains, and more.

For more information visit: Tourists Attractions in Kenya

Kenya Safari

Kenya is the ultimate safari destination, providing travelers with a window into the heart of Africa. But this is not all that Kenya has to offer. Located near the equator, Kenya´s magic lies in the fact that the country encompasses an astounding variety of landscapes and climates, flora and fauna, as well as communities and cultures, home to water sports, a swim with dolphins and adventure.

For more information visit: Kenya Safari

Hotels and Accommodation in Kenya

Hotels in Kenya vary enormously in price and facilities. Luxury hotels in Kenya offer excellent standards of service and are comparable to the best hotels anywhere in the world. Kenya’s abundance of natural produce, combined with the rich variety of cultures and traditions, has created a great culinary nation.

The fertile volcanic soil of the Rift Valley produces a bounty of fresh vegetables, while the coast is a great source of tropical fruit and fresh seafood. The Kenyan coast is also the home of the world-renowned Swahili cuisine, a blend of Middle Eastern and African cooking with a particular coastal twist.

For more information visit: Hotels in Kenya

Towns in Kenya

Apart from the towns of Nairobi , Mombasa, Kisumu and Nakuru, Kenya has other major towns each a unique representation of the country’s striking abundance in flora and fauna. Most of these towns are headquarters in their respective counties or major economic bases in their regions. Luxury hotels and lodges located here provide good accommodation and conferencing facilities for guests who dare to try out a taste different from the capital or the coast.

For more information visit: Towns in Kenya

The Kenyan People Culture and Tradition

Kenya’s culture blends together diverse tribes, traditions, and religions into one beautiful, well-woven tapestry.  These traditions complement each other while incorporating the modern influences of globalization – resulting in a vibrant cultural spirit that is uniquely Kenyan. Kenya has over 42 different tribes with different languages and several dialects. Kenyan tourism has made the Maasai and Samburu tribes the most famous because of their long preserved culture.

For more information visit: Kenya People and Tribes

Simbi Nyaima Lake

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A Guide To Simbi Nyaima Lake

Simbi Nyaima in the local Luo language means he village that sank. It is actually a crater lake in which the community attach great importance because of the legendary story surrounding it. Visit and listen to the heart rending story of the woman who visited this village looking for shelter and food.

Lake Simbi Nyaima in Karachuonyo, near Kendu Bay Town, is famed for its culture and other attractions.
Simbi Nyaima has proved its worth as a tourist destination. It lures local and international visitors yearning for a beautiful scenery and strange tales of its formation.
In Dholuo, “Simbi Nyaima” means the village that sank.
Geologists say it is a crater lake formed about six centuries ago.

They also believe that the lake came about as a result of earthquakes accompanied by volcanic eruptions.

Simbi Nyaima Lake
Simbi Nyaima Lake
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However, locals tell a completely different story regarding the lake’s origin.
They believe it was a result of the villagers’ greed and arrogance.
Legend has it that there once existed a community on the site.
The village, however, disappeared in a violent storm when residents refused to shelter and feed an old woman who sought refuge there, creating a large depression that formed Lake Simbi Nyaima.
The water from the lake is believed to be medicinal. Locals say it can cure many diseases.
Legio Maria sect members flock the lake for body and spiritual healing.
One can smell the lake from more than 40 kilometres away.
Lake Simbi Nyaima is a seasonal home of migrating flamingos.
They arrive from lakes in the Rift Valley region, such as Nakuru, Baringo, Natron and Elementaita. The birds come to the lake every year.
What strikes almost every visitor is how the flamingos locate the lake, owing to the great distance between it and the other lakes.
The road network has improved greatly and it only takes 30 minutes to drive from Kendu Bay to the lake.
It would take about an hour to drive from Homa Bay Town to Lake Simbi Nyaima using the Homa Bay-Kisumu road.
Visitors can get refreshments and be entertained in the many hotels nearby like the Big Five in Kendu Bay Town and Tourist Hotel in Homa Bay Town.
Other interesting places near Lake Simbi Nyaima include the Kanjera Archeological site and Kendu Bay’s Old Town, where Arabs settled as early as 1920.

Simbi Nyaima Lake Contacts

Attraction Type: Scenery & Landscapes, Culture
Category: Crater, Lake or River, Cultural Museum
Region: Western
City / Town: Kendu Bay
Road / Street: Off Kendu homabay road
Telephone: +254 57 202 0332, +254 719 256207, +254 722 788879
Website: http://www.museums.or.ke/content/blogcategory/14/2
Entrance Fee: Yes

More About Kenya

Kenya is a world unto itself. Kenya is Africa’s original safari destination, attracting explorers, adventurers, and travelers for centuries. A safari to Kenya is a trip of a lifetime.

Tourist Attractions in Kenya:

Kenya has one of the world’s greatest tourist attractions sites, known for its diversity of landscape, wildlife, and cultures. From sweeping savannahs to tropical beaches and coral reef, dense equatorial forests to mighty snow-capped mountains, and more.

For more information visit: Tourists Attractions in Kenya

Kenya Safari

Kenya is the ultimate safari destination, providing travelers with a window into the heart of Africa. But this is not all that Kenya has to offer. Located near the equator, Kenya´s magic lies in the fact that the country encompasses an astounding variety of landscapes and climates, flora and fauna, as well as communities and cultures, home to water sports, a swim with dolphins and adventure.

For more information visit: Kenya Safari

Hotels and Accommodation in Kenya

Hotels in Kenya vary enormously in price and facilities. Luxury hotels in Kenya offer excellent standards of service and are comparable to the best hotels anywhere in the world. Kenya’s abundance of natural produce, combined with the rich variety of cultures and traditions, has created a great culinary nation.

The fertile volcanic soil of the Rift Valley produces a bounty of fresh vegetables, while the coast is a great source of tropical fruit and fresh seafood. The Kenyan coast is also the home of the world-renowned Swahili cuisine, a blend of Middle Eastern and African cooking with a particular coastal twist.

For more information visit: Hotels in Kenya

Towns in Kenya

Apart from the towns of Nairobi , Mombasa, Kisumu and Nakuru, Kenya has other major towns each a unique representation of the country’s striking abundance in flora and fauna. Most of these towns are headquarters in their respective counties or major economic bases in their regions. Luxury hotels and lodges located here provide good accommodation and conferencing facilities for guests who dare to try out a taste different from the capital or the coast.

For more information visit: Towns in Kenya

The Kenyan People Culture and Tradition

Kenya’s culture blends together diverse tribes, traditions, and religions into one beautiful, well-woven tapestry.  These traditions complement each other while incorporating the modern influences of globalization – resulting in a vibrant cultural spirit that is uniquely Kenyan. Kenya has over 42 different tribes with different languages and several dialects. Kenyan tourism has made the Maasai and Samburu tribes the most famous because of their long preserved culture.

For more information visit: Kenya People and Tribes

Mombasa Go-Kart

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A Guide To Mombasa Go-Kart

Mombasa Go-Kart is where to give young people a Karting treat. Also called Go-Kart, this is a track racing event with small rear engine, four-wheeled cars. It is where motor sport starts and is considered as the little brother of track races, which is now growing in popularity.

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Nairobi City Stadium

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A Guide to Nairobi City Stadium

Nairobi City Stadium is Kenyas oldest stadium, and has hosted some of Kenya’s greatest epic football battles. Set in the populous Eastland of Nairobi, the centre is linked to growth and development of most of Kenya’s football celebrities. It is the home ground for the country’s top football club, Gor Mahia.

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Nyayo National Stadium

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A Guide To Nyayo Stadium 

Nyayo National Stadium sporting facility was opened 1983 and is the 2nd largest in the country with a seating capacity of 30,000. The Stadium is best known for football, basketball, swimming and tenis and on top of this, it is home to one of Kenyas top premier league football club.

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Chania Falls

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A Guide To Chania Falls

Chania Falls is another water fall within the proximity of the capital city of Nairobi. It provides a breath taking and scenic attraction of the falls as well as the surrounding. Apart from its suitability as a birding site, the fall sets up a great picnic site for family and friend and also a great camping and retreat site. The area is truly a green gem and nature and bird lovers will not be disappointed.
It tumble over a rocky, tree-lined cliff, just in front of the restaurant of the Blue Post Hotel. The scene is delightfully appreciated from the porch of the restaurant with a stiff drink in one hand and a book in the other. There is a gated walkway on the hotel grounds that allows you to walk down to the falls’ base.

Chania Falls
Chania Falls

Things to do at Chania Falls

  • Boat riding
  • Bird Watching
  • Fishing
  • Photography

How to get to Chania Falls

By road: Chania Falls is found in Thika, along Nyeri highway which is about 1hours drive from Nairobi. It is situated in the Aberdares and this is a perfect spot for adrenaline chasers in the mood to dive.

A Map to Chania Falls

Chania Falls Contacts

Attraction Type: Scenery & Landscapes, Wildlife
Category: Waterfalls, Lake or River, Birding Site
Region: Mt. Kenya
City / Town: Thika
Telephone: 254 20 232 6170
Entrance Fee: No

More About Kenya

Kenya is a world unto itself. Kenya is Africa’s original safari destination, attracting explorers, adventurers, and travelers for centuries. A safari to Kenya is a trip of a lifetime.

Tourist Attractions in Kenya:

Kenya has one of the world’s greatest tourist attractions sites, known for its diversity of landscape, wildlife, and cultures. From sweeping savannahs to tropical beaches and coral reef, dense equatorial forests to mighty snow-capped mountains, and more.

For more information visit: Tourists Attractions in Kenya

Kenya Safari

Kenya is the ultimate safari destination, providing travelers with a window into the heart of Africa. But this is not all that Kenya has to offer. Located near the equator, Kenya´s magic lies in the fact that the country encompasses an astounding variety of landscapes and climates, flora and fauna, as well as communities and cultures, home to water sports, a swim with dolphins and adventure.

For more information visit: Kenya Safari

Hotels and Accommodation in Kenya

Hotels in Kenya vary enormously in price and facilities. Luxury hotels in Kenya offer excellent standards of service and are comparable to the best hotels anywhere in the world. Kenya’s abundance of natural produce, combined with the rich variety of cultures and traditions, has created a great culinary nation.

The fertile volcanic soil of the Rift Valley produces a bounty of fresh vegetables, while the coast is a great source of tropical fruit and fresh seafood. The Kenyan coast is also the home of the world-renowned Swahili cuisine, a blend of Middle Eastern and African cooking with a particular coastal twist.

For more information visit: Hotels in Kenya

Towns in Kenya

Apart from the towns of Nairobi , Mombasa, Kisumu and Nakuru, Kenya has other major towns each a unique representation of the country’s striking abundance in flora and fauna. Most of these towns are headquarters in their respective counties or major economic bases in their regions. Luxury hotels and lodges located here provide good accommodation and conferencing facilities for guests who dare to try out a taste different from the capital or the coast.

For more information visit: Towns in Kenya

The Kenyan People Culture and Tradition

Kenya’s culture blends together diverse tribes, traditions, and religions into one beautiful, well-woven tapestry.  These traditions complement each other while incorporating the modern influences of globalization – resulting in a vibrant cultural spirit that is uniquely Kenyan. Kenya has over 42 different tribes with different languages and several dialects. Kenyan tourism has made the Maasai and Samburu tribes the most famous because of their long preserved culture.

For more information visit: Kenya People and Tribes

Watch A Video Of Chania Waterfalls