Natural Landmarks in Nandi

Nandi Hills: A Universal Welcome to Nandi

Not to be confused with Nandi Hills Sub-county and Nandi Hills town, these hillocks of roughly equivalent height forming the Nandi Hills, in the mid-south region of Nandi County, a short drive west of South Nandi Forest, are one of its most-vaunted landforms. The prepossessing landscape around these typically flat-top ridges with identical summits, hypothesized as remnants of an eroded plain, are only bettered by the sweeps of expansive tea estates. Openly sighted along C37 Kapsabet-Nandi Hill Road, they are a great launch for evening walks.

Nandi Hills town, the second busiest town in Nandi County (after Kapsabet) set on the Nandi Hills, has many hotels that make for suitable starting-points to explore the area. Furthermore, on the south side of Nandi Hills Town, at Kapsimotwo, is the petrifying Morobi Hill, where the aged used to voluntarily end their lives by plunging into an escarpment in a ceremony called Sheu. Then, there’s the Koitalel arap Samoei Museum built in honour of the legendary Nandi Hero who led the anti-colonial revolt in this region. A visit to Nandi Hills should not omit a look-see of the much-lauded Kapsimotwa Gardens and the well-kempt Nandi Bears Club.

Kenya is blessed with a diverse range of natural landmarks, showcasing the country’s stunning landscapes and rich biodiversity. These natural landmarks represent Kenya’s breathtaking beauty and ecological diversity, making it a top destination for safari adventures, outdoor, and wilderness exploration.

Index of Natural Landmarks Around Kenya

Baringo County - Paka Volcano , Metkei Ridge , Tugen (Kamasia) Hills , Silale Crater , Bomet County - Motigo Hill , Bungoma County - Kabuchai Hills , Luucho Hills , Busia County - Samia Hills , Namenya Hill, Namenya Hill , Elgeyo Marakwet County - Kerio Valley , Elgeyo Escarpment , Mektei Ridge , Cherangani Hills , Embu County - Karue Hill , Kianjiru Hill , Mumoni Hill , Garissa County - Merti Plain , Homa Bay County - Asego & Kasarua Hills , Ruri Hills , Gembe Hills , The Gwassi Hills , Kanyamwa Escarpment , Isiolo County - Merti Plateau , Nyambene Range , Mlima Tatu Kula Mawe , Kajiado County - Ngong Hills, Mount Suswa, Ol Doinyo Orok, Chyulu Hills, Kericho County - Tinderet Mountain , Kiambu County - Kijabe Hills, Kilifi County - Marafa Gorge , Kisumu County - Kajulu Hills, Kitui County - Yatta Plateau , Laikipia County - Laikipia Plateau, Makueni County - Nzaui Range , Mandera County - Dandu Hills , Marsabit County - Mount Nyiru, Nabuyatom Cone, Mount Kulal, Mount Marsabit, Hurri Hills, Sololo Escarpment, Mount Forore, Meru County - Kierra Ridge , Mount Kenya , Nakuru County - Mount Longonot, Eburru Mountains, Menengai Crater, Nandi County - Nandi Hills , Nyando Escarpment , Kamulat Hill , Nandi Scarp , Narok County - Nguruman, Loita Hills, Siria Ridge, Nyamira County - Kibugat Hill , Emanga Hills , Kiabonyoru Hill , Nkoora Hill , Nyandarua County - Aberdare Range , Mount Kipipiri , Samburu County - Scared Mount Ololokwe , Ndoto Mountain Range , Mathews Range , Mount Nyiru , Samburu Hills , Loroghi Plateau , Siaya County - Got Ramogi, Taita Taveta County - Taita (Range) Hills , Mount Sagalla , Ngulia Hills , Mount Kasigau , Tharaka Nithi County - Kijegge Range , Turkana County - Mogila Hills, Loima Hills, Vihiga County - Bunyore Hills , Maragoli Hills , Wajir County - Mansa Guda Range , Malabar Hill , West Pokot County - Mount Murpus , Koh Hill , Sekerr Range

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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