Wetlands in Nandi County

Kingwal Swamp Wetland: Sitatunga Enclave

From Kapsabet it is a 46 km journey to Eldoret, through Mosoriot and Mlango, along C39 Kakamega-Kapsabet-Eldoret Road. The drive goes past the blooming farmlands of Nandi interspersed by patches of woodlands, villages, and modest centres. 8 km from Kapsabet, at Chepterit, one would be interested in taking a detour via Chepterit-Kapkagaon Road to Kosirai, to visit Kingwal Wetland, a site that has made a name for itself as a breeding ground for the Sitatunga. Kingwal is one of only few wetlands in Kenya where the rare semi-aquatic Sitatunga can be sighted in its habitat. Happy in the swamps, this shy antelopes often submerges until only the face is above water when it is frightened. Kingwal Swamp covers about 3 km2, easily toured on foot. The 10 km2 Kingwal Wetland comprises of a system of rivers, streams and springs that are interconnected within the habitat.

Kenya boasts a variety of wetlands, each offering unique ecological, cultural, and recreational opportunities. Kenya’s lakes along the Rift Valley, like Lake Baringo, Lake Bogoria, and Lake Elementaita, have wetland areas important for resident and migratory birds. All wetlands are important for biodiversity conservation and contribute to local economies through tourism, fishing, and agriculture.

Index of Wetlands in Kenya

Baringo County - Loboi Swamp , Busia County - Yala Swamp , River Sio Siteki Swamp , Budalang'i Delta , Garissa County - Lorian Swamp , Kajiado County - Shompole Swamp, Lake Amboseli, Kiambu County - The Ondiri Swamp, Kilifi County - River Sabaki Delta , Kisumu County - Nyando (Kusa) Wetland, Machakos County - Athi River Basin, Nakuru County - Rift Valley Wetlands, Nandi County - Kingwal Swamp , Narok County - Mara River Arc, Tana River County - Tana River Delta , Taita Taveta County - Kanderi Swamp

Beyond athletics, famously known as the heartland of Kenyan long-distance running, Nandi County is a region of stunning highland scenery, rich agricultural land, and deep cultural heritage. The county is characterized by highland terrain, with altitudes ranging from 1,300 to 2,500 meters asl. Nandi Escarpment forms a dramatic western boundary, dropping down to the Kavirondo Gulf I Lake Victoria.

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

Londiani-Koru Route , Nyando Escarpment , Bonjoge National Reserve , Nandi Rock , South Nandi Forest , Tindinyo Falls , Karebe Gold Mining , Nandi Scarp , North Nandi Forest , Tabolwa Rock , Kabiyet Shrine , Cheruiyot Ecosystem , Nandi Hills , Chepsangor Coffee , Koitalel Samoei Museum , Samiitui Aldai Stone Historic Site , Nandi Bears Club , Ketbarak Viewpoint , Kip’s Eco-Resort , Kapsimotwa Gardens , The Sheu Morobi Cliffs , Chemase Waterfalls , Mberere Holy Springs , Kopere Rocks , Songhor Prehistoric Site , Tinderet Forest , Diguna Waterfalls , Ngabunat Caves Falls , Kiplolok Springs , Kapsabet , Kaptumo and Kipture Forts , Eden Springs Hotel , Keben Springs , Kingwal Wetland I Sitatunga Conservancy , Chepkiit (Mlango) Falls , Kamulat (Ndalat) Hill , Kapchemuriet

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What’s The Air Like in Nandi?

Nandi County has a fine and moderate warm climate year long with no cold and hot extremes. Nandi’s climate is influenced by both altitude and geophaphy. Most areas experience temperatures of between 18 o  C and 25 o  C.

What’s The Lay Of The Land In C.29?

Hilly to undulating. Nandi County is comprised of five well-defined topographic zones: rolling hills, Kapsabet Plateau, Tinderet Volcanic mass, King’wal Swamp and the Nyando Escarpment.

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