Muliro gardens can be called a visiting card of Kenya. It is located in Kakamega town - the Western part of the country in app. 30 km on the north of the equator. It is a heaven for tourists with various tourist attractions and bright and interesting local culture (Luhya).
Kakamega County can offer tourists several beautiful and quiet parks, so even don't doubt you definitely will have a nice trip. After enjoying the local cuisine you can find a perfect shelter from the sun after having a walk in the town and seeing the attractions. However, you are reading our post to learn what interesting places you can visit in Kakamega County, so continue reading about Muliro gardens and other top attractions in the county.
Masinde Muliro Gardens
This famous garden is incredibly beautiful and boasts a variety of tropical trees such as the bamboo tree. The climate of this part of the country became a womb for tropical vegetation. It is also known for its fresh air and a good relaxation environment.
We hope you will be glad to hear that the park is public and its history goes back to 1930 when it was established by gold prospecting colonialists. The current name of the park was given to it the same year Kenya gained its independence (in case you have forgotten - it is 1963). The park got its name after Elijah Masinde Muliro, one of the countries freedom fighters from Western Kenya. It became a national museum site in 2002.
Kakamega Forest
You will be impressed by the beautiful nature of Kakamega Forest which is also famous as "The Canopy of Natural Beauty". It is situated just in few miles away from Muliro Gardens.
This rainforest has stood the test of time and became a home for various wild animals, among which are colobus monkeys, bush pigs, giant forest hedgehogs, pottos, De Brazzar's monkeys etc. Among the inhabitants of Kakamega Forest are also various birds such as Blue Headed Bee Eater, Turner's Eremomela, Black-Billed Turaco, and Grey Parrots.
If you like wild nature, watching unique animals and birds, hiking, and rock climbing, this place is waiting for you.
By the way, did you know that Kakamega was a key filming location for Jim Varney's movie "Ernest Saves Christmas?"
'Ikhonga Murwi'
This sight popularly known as a crying stone of Ilesi does not need an additional introduction. It is located beside the Kisumu-Kakamega Highway. This place is connected to several myths and legends.
The legendary crying stone consists actually of two stones: a behemoth and another smaller which is balancing on the top. 'Ikhonga Murwi' was called a crying stone because of an interesting sound a stream of water flowed from between the stones produces. The sound creates an impression of the sound of crying.
Savona Islands
If to be precise this place is not an island. It has got its name owing to the fact that Savona lies on a piece of dry land which appeared as a result of a river break into two tributaries that rejoins at the other end.
At this place, you can rest in the swimming pool, enjoy the manicured lawns and other amenities.
Rosterman Mines
This place of attraction is located along Mumias road. The guests of Rosterman Mines have a unique opportunity to enjoy first-hand observation of the regions gold-mining industry. Despite the fact, the government of the country has forbidden any industrial mining Rosterman Mines continues to attract visitors from all over the country.
You can visit any of these attractions or even all of them. The thing we can guarantee you is that you will enjoy every minute spent there.
