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Nature Parks in Bungoma

Buteyo Miti Park: A Community Haven

Tree parks mean different things to different people, and go by various banners including urban parks, arboretums, community parks, conservations parks and naturals forests. Yet, in many respects, the mission of tree parks is to provide an experience where visitors encounter various ‘nature’ activities such as walking trails, educational programs, tree identification signage and community events.

Indubitably, tree parks contribute to the well-being of the places by providing community leisure areas, promoting biodiversity, and creating a pleasant havens. The goal is to promote environmental awareness, conservation, and enjoyment of nature. Universally, tree parks are preserved for their ecological significance and often offer hiking trails and recreational activities within the natural surroundings.

Started in 1969 by the Measures for Indigenous Trees Improvement (MITI), the 32-acres Buteyo Miti Park is a nature based park of rolling greens, dandy woodland, flourishing countryside, traditional rondavels and animal orphanage. It a great place to get out and enjoy the blissful outdoors. The forest itself is made up of indigenous trees, some over 100 years old. In all, there are over 300 different species of tree growing at Buteyo Miti Park. It is a lovely communal green space.

Also found within the park is the Igor’s Corner Arboretum and the Lukoba Guest House modeled on an old Bukusu villages setup. Of interest nearby Buteyo Miti Park is: Mwibale Wa Mwanja, Sangalo Rocks, Kwesule, Luucho Hills, Mount Elgon National Park and Kakamega Forest Reserve. Buteyo Miti Park is situated about 8 km southeast of Bungoma town along C33 Bungoma-Mumias Road nearby the Sangalo Institute of Science and Technology. It’s open daily from 8 am to 6 pm.

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Around Kenya are to be found a hatful of delightful nature parks and sanctuaries, many of these being community initiatives to protect wildlife in their natural habitats. Fairly small in comparison to the national parks and reserves, they offer a more intimate exposure to the wild, to fully appreciate the local flora and fauna.

Index of Nature Parks & Sanctuaries in Kenya



Bomet County - Kipsegon Ecosystem, Masese Nyangores Ecotourism Site, Bungoma County - Buteyo Miti Park, Garissa County - Garissa Giraffe Centre, Bour Algi Giraffe Sanctuary, Homa Bay County - Ondago Swamp Nature Sanctuary, Kakamega County - Isecheno Nature Reserve, Yala Nature Sanctuary, Kericho County - Tagabi Monkey Sanctuary, Chebown Nature Sanctuary, Kilifi County - Mnarani Snake Park, Mazingira Park, A Rocha Ecolodge & Conservation Centre, Mida Creek Sanctuary, Local Ocean Conservation, Bio-Ken Snake Farm, Mida Creek Nature Camp, The Kipepeo Butterfly Farm, Kisumu County - Dunga Beach Wetland Boardwalk, Kitui County - Mutomo Reptile Park, Kwale County - Mwaluganje Elephant Sanctuary, Colobus Conservation, Kaya Kinondo, Bora Bora Wildlife Park, Diani Reptile Park, Wasini Boardwalk, Gazi Boardwalk, Lamu County - Amu Ranch, Makueni County - Kivungoni Springs, Meru County - Thaaru Springs, Mombasa County - Mombasa Butterfly House, Haller Park, The Butterfly Pavillion, Nguuni Nature Sanctuary, Nairobi County - Nairobi Arboretum, Nairobi Animal Orphanage, Safari Walk, Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage, Nyandarua County - Sharpe's Longclaw Reserve, Samburu County - Reteti Elephant Sanctuary, Maralal Game Sanctuary, Taita Taveta County - Ngulia Rhino Sanctuary, Njoro Springs, Ithumba Elephant Nursery, Tana River County - Ozi Conservation, Trans Nzoia County - Kitale Nature Conservancy, Treasure of Africa, Uasin Gishu County - River Sosiani Park, Eldoret Nature & Cultural Centre Park, Wajir County - Wajir Giraffe Sanctuary

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Touring Bungoma County a rich cultural and natural experience. Visit the local villages to experience traditional Luhya culture, including music, dance, and food. The Luhya are known for their vibrant cultural heritage. Around Bungoma County are many great spots for photography and to appreciate the nature’s beauty.

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26 Destinations in Bungoma County, arranged as one would visit these - north, south east then west - with aid of narratives, images, strip maps and distance chart:

Mount Elgon National Reserve, Elephants Maternity Ward, Chepkitale Forest, Kaptama Viewpoint, Chemoge High Altitude Training Camp, Bukusu Cultural Centre, Maeni Shrine, Namunyu Cave, Daraja la Mungu, Malakisi Falls, Kabuchai Hills, Teremi Falls, Chwele Market, Muyayi Dam, Luucho Hills, Musikoma Hills, Hunters Paraside Cottages, Bungoma Sports Club, Mwibale wa Mwanja, Buteyo Miti Park, Sangalo Rocks, Chetambe Fort, Old Webuye Mills, Nabuyole Falls, Kumfunje Bridge, Mwikhupo Falls

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