Natural Landmarks in Mandera
Dandu Hills: A Salient Water Catchment
Dandu Hills are situated about 120 km west of Rhamu at Banisa Village, across a rugged and totally untamed country. They are pleasant enough, but only worth visiting using a sturdy 4×4 vehicle, which should be planned in good weather. Dandu Hills in company with Chiracha Hills form part of Mandera’s salient water-catchments forests. To which end, Dandu Hills are at present protected under the Forests Act and has been earmarked for upgrading to a conservancy. Currently, less than 1% of the land in Mandera County has been reserved for conservation, mainly at Malka Mari National Park. The establishment of Dandu Hill Conservancy together with two other planned conservancies, at Arabi and Tabaka, will be a step-forward in Mandera County’s initiatives of diversifying its touring offerings.
Kenya is blessed with a diverse range of natural landmarks, showcasing the country’s stunning landscapes and rich biodiversity. These natural landmarks represent Kenya’s breathtaking beauty and ecological diversity, making it a top destination for safari adventures, outdoor, and wilderness exploration.
Index of Natural Landmarks Around Kenya
Baringo County - Paka Volcano, Metkei Ridge, Tugen (Kamasia) Hills, Silale Crater, Bomet County - Motigo Hill, Bungoma County - Kabuchai Hills, Luucho Hills, Busia County - Samia Hills, Namenya Hill, Namenya Hill, Elgeyo Marakwet County - Kerio Valley, Elgeyo Escarpment, Mektei Ridge, Cherangani Hills, Embu County - Karue Hill, Kianjiru Hill, Mumoni Hill, Garissa County - Merti Plain, Homa Bay County - Asego & Kasarua Hills, Ruri Hills, Gembe Hills, The Gwassi Hills, Kanyamwa Escarpment, Isiolo County - Merti Plateau, Nyambene Range, Mlima Tatu Kula Mawe, Kajiado County - Ngong Hills, Mount Suswa, Ol Doinyo Orok, Chyulu Hills, Kericho County - Tinderet Mountain, Kiambu County - Kijabe Hills, Kilifi County - Marafa Gorge, Kisumu County - Kajulu Hills, Kitui County - Yatta Plateau, Laikipia County - Laikipia Plateau, Makueni County - Nzaui Range, Mandera County - Dandu Hills, Marsabit County - Mount Nyiru, Nabuyatom Cone, Mount Kulal, Mount Marsabit, Hurri Hills, Sololo Escarpment, Mount Forore, Meru County - Kierra Ridge, Mount Kenya, Nakuru County - Mount Longonot, Eburru Mountains, Menengai Crater, Nandi County - Nandi Hills, Nyando Escarpment, Kamulat Hill, Nandi Scarp, Narok County - Nguruman, Loita Hills, Siria Ridge, Nyamira County - Kibugat Hill, Emanga Hills, Kiabonyoru Hill, Nkoora Hill, Nyandarua County - Aberdare Range, Mount Kipipiri, Samburu County - Scared Mount Ololokwe, Ndoto Mountain Range, Mathews Range, Mount Nyiru, Samburu Hills, Loroghi Plateau, Siaya County - Got Ramogi, Taita Taveta County - Taita (Range) Hills, Mount Sagalla, Ngulia Hills, Mount Kasigau, Tharaka Nithi County - Kijegge Range, Turkana County - Mogila Hills, Loima Hills, Vihiga County - Bunyore Hills, Maragoli Hills, Wajir County - Mansa Guda Range, Malabar Hill, West Pokot County - Mount Murpus, Koh Hill, Sekerr Range
outlook
Mandera County, in northeastern Kenya, sharing borders with Ethiopia to the north and Somalia to the east, is a place of unique geographical features, cultural diversity, and unique socio-economic activities. Its obscurity stems from the facts that it is a semi-arid block, with rampant insecurity, and limited infrastructure development. Even so, Mandera County harbours many little-known surprises!
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A Guide to Mandera County
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About Mandera Way Back When
8 Destinations in Mandera County, arranged as one would visit these - south, north then west - with the aid of in-depth narratives, images, strip maps and distance chart:
El Wak Ancient Wells, Fort El Wak, Marehan Sandstone, Malka Mari National Park, River Daua, Dandu Hills, Red Sea Resort, Mandera Town
Know More About Mandera County: Its Geography, Land-Use, Highlights, Population, Roads - including strip maps, Airports, Climate & National Monuments
For the most parts plain, only exemplified by low-lying rocky hills, which rise gradually from 400 ms south at Elwak to 970 ms asl along the boundary with Ethiopia, Mandera County unrepeatably centers on the tri-border ecological zone shared by Kenya, Ethiopia, and Somalia.
Temperatures are always high in Mandera, with a minimum of 24oCelsius in July and a maximum of 42oCelsius in February. Rainfall is scanty, unreliable and unpredictable.
