By Yuvenalis Wakoli.
Kitale shouts its beauty in swanky and evident elegance from the natural wildlife habitats to the salient five star hotels. Kitale has rapidly become a must see destination.
Here are the top 7 ideal places to visit while you are in Kitale or planning to visit Kitale.
1. Kitale Museum.
It is a serene makeshift rainforest that allows visitors at the museum to experience what it is like being inside an actual rainforest. It displays traditional Kenyan homes, weaponry, utensils and native musical instruments. Some of the animals inside the museum include Nile crocodile, Leopard tortoise and venomous snakes like Rock python, Puff adder, Gaboon viper and rhinoceros’s viper. It is an ideal place to visit.
2. Parco nazionale di Saiwa swamp.
It is a vibrant green realm of swamp with some riverine forest. The best place to see the Sitatunga (aquatic antelope) and De Brazza monkey. Some of the water birds at the Saiwa swamp include Lesser jacana, Grey heron, and African Black duck. It is a veritable haven for nature lovers.
3. Kitale Nature Conservancy.
It is an incredible place that is great for play parks and picnics. Some of the significant activities there include Bird watching and spotting of the butterflies. Animals at the conservancy include; Rothschild giraffes, Sitatunga, Reed bucks, Black rhino, Bongo and elephants.
4. Treasures of African Museum.
This an ideal place to visit in Kitale. The place lets the visitors witness the rich cultural artifacts, rural and ethnic utilities and colourful handiworks. A place worth visiting to spend some good time learning cultural history.
5. Kitale Golf Club.
Kitale golf club is a nice place to visit especially for golf course lovers. It has a serene environment and animals found at the kitale golf club include Columbus monkey. It host Rugby, Tennis and golf court. Their is also a swimming pool at the facility. Kitale golf club is the only 18 hole golf club in the lake Victoria and Rift valley region.
6. Aturkan Hotel.
It is the largest hotel in Trans-nzoia county. The main restaurant that serves local and international cuisine. At the roof top the restaurant specializes in barbecues. Their is also a bisto, a bar, a swimming pool and a cafe longe. Activities on site include darts, cycling, massage, gold course, fitness centre, Spa and wellness centre.
7. Barnleys Guest House ( Sirikwa Safaris).
The home of Sirikwa safaris is a unique place to explore the wonders of African nature and culture. Sirikwa safaris offers daytrips and excursions throughout the highlands, Ornithological tours, trout fishing and golfing outings are tailored for visitors who are led by highly trained staff. The place best soots nature lovers who love picnics.
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