The best attractions in Kericho county include, of course, the famous tea plantations. Apart from the tea plantations, there are other places to visit in Kericho.
This also means there are other things to do in Kericho County in the Kericho hidden gems. From the green tea farms divided like chocolate bars, sacred places, and historical landmarks, to the nature preserves.
According to statistics, over 800 tourists visit Kericho annually.
Naicef shows you the best tourist attractions in Kericho County that attract visitors from Asia, Europe and even North and South America.
The tourist attractions in Kericho County not only attract tea lovers but also adventurous seekers with plenty of green cover.
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Moreover, the best hotels in Kericho County will be listed here for your visit to Kericho County in Kenya.
So, let’s sip some tea and get to know the Kericho hidden gems.
The Best Tourist Attractions In Kericho County
Below are the best places to visit in Kericho.
1. The Sacred Heart Cathedral
First off, hats off to the architects who did an excellent job with this amazing piece of art!
The Sacred Heart Cathedral is the second-largest cathedral in Kenya, a few kilometres from Kericho town.
Interestingly, the cathedral stands out among the hills and lush green plantations.
Bagging three awards, the cathedral can host up to 1500 members and complements the surrounding landscape
The three awards the Sacred Heart Cathedral prouds to have include
- The Surface Design Awards for lighting design
- Judges Special Award at the British Construction Industry Awards in 2016
- The Civic Trust
Being the first on the list, the cathedral is a must-visit in Kericho County.
2. Tea Plantations
This is a landmark of Kericho County.
From the moment you arrive at Kericho town, there are sightings of various tea leaves being sold.
Most residents, when travelling to or past Kericho county, ask, ‘Have we seen the tea plantation?’ Just to make sure to are on the right route to the preferred destination.
At the tea plantations, visitors get to learn about the tea-making process.
After the experiential tea farm tour, you could take a bag or two of tea leaves as a souvenir of your little tea tour or even pay for the free bags.
The best tea farm tours in Kenya, specifically Kericho County are;
- James Finlays Tea Factory
- Kaisugu Tea Factory
- Chai Square
- Chemusot Estate
- Tinderet Tea Estate
- Ketepa Tea Farm
- Kapchorua Tea Farm
- Changoi Tea Estate- having the largest solar field in East Africa.
When the tea is too good, sip it at one of the best tea farms in Kenya.
3. Tendeno and Tinderet Forests
Found in Nandi County, the forest is one of the homes of the Ogiek people. The name Ogiek means ‘caretaker of all plants and animals’.
Did you know, the Ogiek people are the last hunter-gatherer community in Kenya?
The Ogiek people live in the forests of Mau, Elgon and Tinderet.
4. Van Wicker’s ‘Lost Cave’
The story of this cave in Kericho County is quite fascinating.
Van Wicker Cave was built by Major Douglas on his farm 64 years ago.
The main reason the cave was built was that Major Douglas feared for his life, and so, he dug a hole as a haven.
A lost cave and one of the fascinating Kericho hidden gems.
Be sure to check it out!
5. Fort-Ternan Museum
It was at this site that Dr. Louis Leakey discovered a fossil dating 14 million years ago.
Moreover, the Wicker Caves, a long railway tunnel, a hot spring and a bridge.
The Kenyapithecus Wickeri fossil is now kept at the National Museum in Nairobi.
In addition, there are over 40 cultural artefacts belonging to the Kipsigis Community.
Furthermore, there is the Sereng railway bridge is the second-longest in the country.
6. Chebulu Conservancy
The locals jealously protect this conservancy and the Chebulu River.
Moreover, the conservancy is one of the best conservancies in Kenya.
Chebulu conservancy is home to different species of monkeys and birds.
Seeing monkeys jump from one tree to another is a thrilling sight to behold.
Make sure to visit one of the best tourist attractions in Kericho County.
7. Tagabi Monkey Sanctuary
One of the best places to visit in Kericho County is the Tegabi Monkey Sanctuary.
This sanctuary is a natural environment for the primates.
Trees, water features, and plenty of space to run around and play for monkeys make it habitable for the monkeys.
The sanctuary is an informative primate conservation area that’s dedicated to educating the general public about the value of primate conservation.
Another destination is the Ol Pejeta Conservancy, which conserves Chimpanzees at the Sweet Waters Camp.
Here is the best 3-Day safari package to Ol Pejeta
8. Kapkatet Kipsigis Cultural Museum
The traditional artefacts of the Kalenjin People are displayed in this museum to preserve the Kipsigis group of people.
Currently, there are over 800 unique items in a former farm house within the museum.
There are exhibits of the lost language, herbs and religious practices well preserved for public viewing.
This should be in your Kericho County itinerary since its one of the famous tourist attractions in Kericho County.
Another museum showing traditional artefacts similar to the Kipsigis is the Kapenguria Six museum.
9. Kericho Wagon Works
Founded by S. Baba Puran Singh Ji, the workshop was his abode and workshop before opening its doors to the public for business.
After it was opened, it was used as a modest enterprise that fabricated timber wagons to transport green leaves to tea factories for processing.
10. Mau Forest
It is one of the attractions that can be seen from the Kakamega Forest National Reserve viewpoint.
It is home to a variety of animal and plant species, waterfalls, rivers and is perfect for bird watching.
11. Kericho Golf Club
This nine-hole golf course was started in 1927 by settler farmers.
Over the years, it has retained its admirable reputation for lush greens to date.
The golf club has amenities like snooker, gym, squash and darts.
Things To Do In Kericho County
Things to do in Kericho County include
1. Tea Tasting
In one of the best tea farm estates, visitors get to learn about tea farming from its harvest to production.
2. Museum Exploration
Explore museums in Kericho County and learn about the culture of the residents of Kericho and neighbouring cultures.
3. Sightseeing
Kericho, as stated above, has captivating and interesting sights to behold and learn from.
Every turn in Kericho County opens up to beautiful attractions.
4. Golfing
Golfing is done at Kericho Golf Club with favourable amenities in place.
The Best Hotels in Kericho County
After visiting the tourist attractions in Kericho County, relax in one of the best hotels in Kericho County.
These hotels in Kericho County include
- Kimugu River Lodge
- Kericho Tea Hotel
Conclusion
In conclusion, the best tourist attractions in Kericho County are some of the best places to visit. They include
- Kericho Tea farms
- Van Wicker Cave
- Sacred Heart Cathedral
- Fort-Ternan Museum
- Mau Forest
- Kericho Golf Club
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