KWS Mbugani Lodges in Trans Nzoia

Kapkuro Bandas: Nearby Chorlim Gate

Kenya Wildlife Service owns and maintains about two dozen budget-friendly cottages and bandas across Kenya’s National Parks and National Reserves, and, oftentimes, the locations of these bandas are top-drawer. In Trans Nzoia County KWS operates Tree Top Hut, Koitoboss Guest House and Kapkuro Bandas – the latter two located at the footslopes of the tremendous Mount Elgon. KWS Bandas are a perfect launching-point for exploits centered in Mount Elgon National Park.

Kapkuro Bandas consists of four detached cottages, each with one bedroom with a single and a double bed for a maximum of three guests. Each kitchenette is suitably eqipped with a gas cooker and necessary utensils and cutleries. Other amenities include; hot showers, beddings, towels and toiletries. Lighting is by electricity. A house care taker is available on request. Kapkuro Bandas are well priced – resident price Kes. 3,000 / night and non-resident rate of Kes. 5,280 / night. KWS Bandas can be accessed through Chorlim Gate, 30 km west of Kitale.

Staying at the Kenya Wildlife Service run guest houses, within the national parks, provides a budget-friendly, memorable and alternative experience for safari and nature enthusiasts, offering a chance to immerse youself, your family and friends in the beautiful wildlife spectacles – all while enjoying comfortable amenities.

Index of KWS Self-Catering Guest Houses & Cottages

Homa Bay County I Oribi Guest House - Ruma National Park , Kakamega County I Isukuti Guest House , Udo Guest House - Kakamega National Forest , Kwale County I Shimoni Cottages - Kisite Mpunguti Marine Park & Reserve I Sable Cottages - Shimba Hills National Reserve, Marsabit County I Alia Bay Guest House - Sibiloi Guest House, Meru County I Murera Cottage, Murera Guest House, Kinna Cottages, Kinna Guest House - Meru National Park I Batian Guest House, Sirimon Cottage - Mount Kenya National Park, Nakuru County I Naishi Guest House - Nakuru National Park, Nyeri County I Fishing Lodge - Aberdare National Park, Taita Taveta County I Kamboyo Guest House , Lake Jipe Cottages, Kilimanjaro Guest House, Kilimanjaro Annex, The Simba Cottages, Chui Cottages - Tsavo West National Park, Tana River County I Mchelelo Bandas - Tana Primate National Reserve , Trans Nzoia County I Koitoboss Guest House , Kapkuro Bandas - Mount Elgon National Park I Tree Top Hut - Saiwa Swamp N. Park

Trans Nzoia County is a vital region for Kenya’s agricultural and ecological balance. Its rich history, cultural diversity, and natural beauty make it a unique and valuable part of the Rift and Western Kenya. The county’s potential for growth remains immense, particularly in agriculture, tourism, and environmental conservation.

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30 Destinations in Trans Nzoia County , arranged as one would visit these - south, west then north - with aid of in-depth narratives, images, strip maps and distance chart:

Mount Elgon National Park , Koitoboss Peak Hike , Wagagai Peak Hike , Chesurur Falls, Kitum Cave , Macking’eny Cave , Ngwarisha Cave , Endebess Bluff , Chepnyalil Cave , KWS Koitoboss Guesthouse , Kapkuro Bandas , Mount Elgon Lodge , Suam Gorge, Mt. Elgon Orchards , Mount Elgon Guesthouse , Kamariny Cave , Kitale Plains, Kitale War Memorial , Kitale Museum , Kitale Club , Treasures of Africa , Kitale Nature Conservancy , Sirwo Resort , Cranes Haven , Saiwa Swamp National Park , Tree Top Hut , Kapolet Fishing Camp , Kapcherop Forest , Cheranganis , Barnley’s Guest House , Kaisagat Hill

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What’s The Lay Of The Land in C.26?

Trans Nzoia can be split into three definitive ecological zones: Upper Highland Zone, Upper Midland Zone, and the Lower Highland Zone. These zone lie between 4,313 m in Mount Elgon to 1,700 ms asl.

What’s The Air Like in T. Nzoia?

Trans Nzoia has a highland equatorial type of climate. Rainfall is well distributed throughout the year, the higher areas in the west receiving more. Average annual temperature is 24 o C.

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