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Western Highlands In Kenya

The Western Highlands are one of the most glamorous mountains of Kenya. They are located in the Northern part of the Rift valley. Western Highlands are popular for some of the most splendid scenery, with wildlife and bird varieties in all of Africa.
The highlands offer wonderful views from the escarpments across the paradise such as valleys, lakes and lush plains below, because they are home to trilling and beautiful waterfalls.
The scenic vistas around the Elgayo escarpment are truly amazing and remarkable especially from the ‘world’s End’ view at Nyaru.

The highly elevated Tugen Hills also provide perfect views across Rift valley floor, to picturesque lake Baringo.
Thousands of nature lovers and adventurer seekers from all over the world are attracted by the Western highlands.

Western highlands are the finest place for high altitude athletic training and it’s training camps around Iten and Kaptagat are often visited by a large number of   international athletes.
The magnificent hills of the highlands provide home to numerous birds and wildlife, and are, honestly speaking, a nature lover’s paradise.

Putting it’s incomparable natural beauty and tranquil surroundings aside, Western highlands are composed of other spectacular tourist attractions. They include; Mt. Elgon Saiwa Swamp National Park just next to Kitale, the lush tea plantations surrounding Kericho, the Kakamega Forests and the Cherangani Hills popular for their natural treks.

Other attractions include; the remote town of Kisii, which is home of Gusii tribes and popular for it’s exquisite soapstone carving.
Western highlands are known for being the 4th largest tea-producing region of the world.

Kenya Wildlife Safari offers you a thrilling range of Western Highland Kenya tour packages. For more information or to book a Western  Highland tour,

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