Did you know that Saiwa Swamp National Park, Kenya’s smallest national park, is one of the best places to visit in Trans Nzoia County?
With Naicef, get to explore various tourist attractions in Trans Nzoia County as we guide you on the best time to visit and places to stay in Trans Nzoia County.
Are you an adventurous person? Camping and hiking are some of the fun things to do in Trans Nzoia, making it a hidden gem for nature lovers.
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Apart from being a tourist destination in Kenya, Trans Nzoia County is among the top leading largest maize producers in Kenya, hence it is a suitable farming area tucked in the Western Kenya region.
Top Tourist Attractions & Best Places To Visit In Trans Nzoia County
Here are now the fascinating tourist attractions in Trans Nzoia County!
1. Mount Elgon National Park
Mount Elgon National Park is strategically situated between Kenya and Uganda, with the highest peak of the mountain located in Uganda. The park boasts different wild species, such as elephants, Bushbucks, Monkeys, and over 250 different bird species.
Apart from the wild animals, the area has amazing viewpoints, scenic waterfalls, and outstanding caves such as the Kitum Caves.
Did you know that the Levathian Caves in Chyulu Hills National Park within Makueni County, compared to Kitum Cave and other caves in Africa, are considered among the longest caves there is?
Mount Elgon, being also one of the tallest mountains in Kenya, is an ideal one of the best hiking trails in Kenya, offering amazing views over Kitale town and even distant views of Uganda.
Discover more of such adventurous and nature-based experiences in our packages;
- 5 Days Mount Elgon Tour Package
- 4 Days Kakamega Forest National Reserve Package
- Mt Kenya 1-Day Hike
- 1 Day Mt. Longonot Hike
- Ultimate Ngong Hills Package
- 1 Day Forest Challenge
- Full Day Ol Donyo Hiking & Fourteen Falls
2. Saiwa Swamp National Park
First established in 1974, Saiwa Swamp National Park is Kenya’s smallest national park covering an area of only 3 km².
Apart from being the smallest, the park is home to the rare aquatic Sitatunga Antelope and the De’Brazza Monkey. It also harbors other different wild species such as Genets, monkeys, and over 100 different bird species.Arabuko Sokoke National Park is also another amazing park in the coastal region of Kenya that is home to some of the endemic species in the world such as the Golden-Rumped Elephant Shrew.
Imagine spotting both the Mighty Elephant and the small Elephant within the same area. Isn’t that fabulous!
Check out some of our very unique packages with special wild species found in each.
- 4 Days Western Kenya Wildlife Safari – Sitatunga Antelope
- 3 Days Samburu Safari Tour Package – Special Five species
- 3 Days Tsavo Safari Package – Red Elephants
- 3 Days Masai Mara Wildlife Safari – Wildebeest Migration
- 3 Days Ol Pejeta Package – Chimpanzee
3. Kitale Museum
Being one of the tourist attractions in Trans Nzoia County, Kitale Museum was first opened in 1974, as the first established museum in Kenya.
It is just on the outskirts of Kitale town centre, only about one kilometer away, making it easily accessible. It holds a collection of historical and cultural artefacts from some of the ethnic communities in Kenya, such as Luhya, Turkana, Kikuyu, and Maasai.
Here are some of our cultural packages that give you an immersion into these communities, among others;
- 3 Days Western Kenya Cultural Tour
- 3 Days Samburu Cultural Tour
- Mombasa 3-Day Package Cultural Tour
- 3 Days 2 Nights Aberdares Cultural Tour
- 3 Days Masai Mara Cultural Package
- 3 Days Amboseli National Park Culture Tour
Kapenguria Six Museum, Nabongo Mumia Cultural Centre, and Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Mausoleum are also some of the best cultural preservation & historical areas in the Western region where you can visit.
In these places you can get to learn more about the great heroes who fought for independence, such as the Kapenguria Six, and even try the Luhya’s traditional alcoholic drink, ‘Busaa’.
4. Kitale Nature Conservancy
The conservancy is a privately owned haven also known as Ndura Park, entailing different wild species such as Reedbucks, Rothschild Giraffes, buffaloes, and over 250 different bird species.
Kitale Nature Conservancy is situated just outside Kitale town just along the Kitale Kapenguria road. The conservancy is a perfect place for picnics and bird watching for bird lovers, and get to spot various bird species such as the endangered Jackson’s francolin and Hinde’s Babbler.
Bird watching is such an amazing fun thing to do for travelers, and here are some of the amazing birding tours for you, with a guide on birdwatching in Kenya.
5. Treasures Of Africa Museum
Treasures of Africa Museum is also a privately owned museum featuring a collection of Mr John Gallety Wilson, a former colonialist in Uganda.
His displays entail the mesmerizing Karamajong and Turkana cultures, from the tools to the artefacts, which were a study of more than 30 years.
Check out our fascinating guide to some of the historic places in Kenya, such as the lost ruins of Gede in Kilifi County and the incredible Fort Jesus in Mombasa County.
6. Cherengani Hills
The Cherengani hills are among the key hiking places in Western Kenya Kenya as they cut across three different counties, which are Elgeyo-Marakwet, West Pokot, and Trans-Nzoia, being among them.
This thus makes these hills among the top tourist attractions in Trans Nzoia County, ideal for hiking, bird watching, and hanging out with friends or loved ones, i.e, picnics.
Activities & Fun Things To Do In Trans Nzoia
1. Game Drives
Experience different game encounters across various best places to visit in Trans Nzoia County, from Mount Elgon National Park, Kitale Nature Conservancy, to Saiwa Swamp National Park.
Some of the wild species you get to view are such as Sitatunga Antelope, De Brazza Monkey, Elephants, Giraffes, Buffalos, Bushbucks, Antelopes, and many others.
Here are also some of our best wildlife safari packages;
- 4 Days Mara Amboseli Wildlife Safari Tour
- 5 Days Samburu Aberdare Wildlife Safari Package
- 3 Days Mara Amboseli Hot Air Balloon Safari
- 4 Days Nakuru Naivasha Holiday Safari
- 5 Day Kenyan Central Circuit
- 6 Days Kenya Safari Tour Package
2. Bird Watching
Are you a bird lover? Bird watching is one of the amazing fun things to do in Trans Nzoia County as it harbors over 350 different bird species, such as Jackson’s francolin and Lammergeier vulture. So, do not forget to carry your binoculars while visiting Trans Nzoia!
3. Hiking and Cave Exploration
Challenge yourself by trying out various hiking trails in Trans Nzoia County, such as Mount Elgon, which also entails stunning waterfalls and caves, such as the Kitum Caves.
4. Cultural Tours
Experience different cultures’ customs and traditions in the county, such as the Luo, Luhya, Turkana, and the Karamajong Communities, as one of the immersive things to do in Trans Nzoia.
Below are more of our culture-based tours;
- 5 Days Aberdare & Samburu Cultural Tour
- 5 Days Masai Mara & Amboseli Cultural Tour Package
- Mombasa 5 Days Cultural Package
5. Camping
Trans Nzoia County is among the best places in Kenya where you can go camping. Saiwa Swamp National Park and Mount Elgon National Park are some of the amazing destinations where you can camp in the wild and even get to share stories in the night as you set up a bonfire.
So why wait, whereas nature chants unto you!
Here are also some of our incredible off-road self-driving camping experiences that you should check out:
- 4 Days Wewo Catholic Church Self-Drive
- 5 Days Lake Logipi Self-Drive Safari Tour Package
- 3 Days Rimoi Reserve Self-Drive Safari Tour
- 3 Days Masai Mara Dust and Drive Safari Package
- 6-Day Self-Drive Kenya To Koobi Fora
- 3-Day Samburu Kenya Safari Dust & Drive Package
Places To Stay In Trans Nzoia County
Wondering where you can spend your nights while doing a visit to Trans Nzoia? Worry less! Here are some of the best & comfy places to stay in Trans Nzoia County;
- Aturukan Hotel: It is a 4-star rated premium hotel perfect for fun-loving and business travelers.
- Villa Serene Hotel: It is situated just off-road the Kitale Eldoret Road, which is stylish.
- Woodland Resort Kitale: It is such a serene kind of resort, which is situated along the Kitale Kakamega road Road making it one of the best places to stay in Trans Nzoia County.
- Engo Airport Resort: This resort is an ideal kind of stay that is suitable for travelers in transit, as it is not far from the airport.
- Skyness Hotel: Skyness Hotel is centrally situated in Kitale town, making it one of the very best budget-friendly accommodations in Trans Nzoia.
- Super Break Hotel Kitale
For a reservation at any of these places to stay in Trans Nzoia County, consider booking with Naicef, your number one travel partner.
Consider also checking out some of our amazing hotel deals, such as Serena Hotels, Sarova Hotels, PrideInn Hotels, Sopa Lodges, Treetop Lodge, and Hemingways Collection.
Best Time To Visit Trans Nzoia County
The best time to visit Trans Nzoia County is usually in the dry seasons, which are normally between the months of December to March and June to October.
These periods are usually the best as they give rewarding game views and even favorable weather for outdoor activities such as hiking and nature walks.
Rainy seasons, however, are ideal for bird watching as it is usually their migratory period, and Saiwa Swamp National Park is one of the best bird spotting sites.
Conclusion
Trans Nzoia County is a home full of wonders and various unexplored attractions, and the culture of the people living in that area. Mount Elgon, Saiwa Swamp National Park, and Kitale Museum are some of the best places to visit in Trans Nzoia County, which highlight the touristic part of the county.
Some of the fun activities and things to do in Trans Nzoia are such as camping in the wild, game viewing, hiking, cultural experiences, and cave explorations, among others. To enjoy such experiences, the dry seasons are usually the best time to visit Trans Nzoia County.
Fascinating places to stay in Trans Nzoia County include Aturukan Hotel, Super Break Hotel Kitale, Woodland Resort Kitale, and Villa Serene Hotel.
To have a personalized tour of Trans Nzoia County, reach out to Naicef via our contact email at [email protected] or call: +254799922277.
You can also;
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Check out also other counties with their amazing hidden gems, such as Kakamega, Homa Bay, Mandera, Uasin Gishu, Kisumu, Bungoma, Busia, Murang’a, Nyandarua, Wajir, and Turkana.
Always remember that Naicef is the leading tour company in Kenya and the best travel blog in Africa, offering luxurious experiences to you.
Frequently Asked Questions ( FAQs) About Trans Nzoia
1. What are the tourist attractions in Trans Nzoia County?
Mount Elgon, Saiwa Swamp National Park, and Kitale Museum are some of the best places to visit in Trans Nzoia County.
2. What is Trans Nzoia known for?
Trans Nzoia County, situated in the Western Kenya region, is known to be among the leading producers of maize in Kenya.
3. When is the best time to visit Trans Nzoia County?
The dry season, December to March, and June to October, are normally suitable periods to visit.
4. Are there suitable places to stay in Trans Nzoia County?
Of course there are! Aturukan Hotel, Super Break Hotel Kitale, and Woodland Resort Kitale are some of the best places to stay in Trans Nzoia County.
5. Are there fun things to do in Trans Nzoia?
Absolutely! Endless game drives, camping, hiking, cultural experiences, and bird watching are some of the thrilling things to do in Trans Nzoia.