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Nandi Hills

Natural Landmarks in Nandi

Nandi Hills: A Universal Welcome to Nandi

Not to be confused with Nandi Hills Sub-county and Nandi Hills town, these hillocks of roughly equivalent height forming the Nandi Hills, in the mid-south region of Nandi County, a short drive west of South Nandi Forest, are one of its most-vaunted landforms. The prepossessing landscape around these typically flat-top ridges with identical summits, hypothesized as remnants of an eroded plain, are only bettered by the sweeps of expansive tea estates. Openly sighted along C37 Kapsabet-Nandi Hill Road, they are a great launch for evening walks.

Nandi Hills town, the second busiest town in Nandi County (after Kapsabet) set on the Nandi Hills, has many hotels that make for suitable starting-points to explore the area. Furthermore, on the south side of Nandi Hills Town, at Kapsimotwo, is the petrifying Morobi Hill, where the aged used to voluntarily end their lives by plunging into an escarpment in a ceremony called Sheu. Then, there’s the Koitalel arap Samoei Museum built in honour of the legendary Nandi Hero who led the anti-colonial revolt in this region. A visit to Nandi Hills should not omit a look-see of the much-lauded Kapsimotwa Gardens and the well-kempt Nandi Bears Club.


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.


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Beyond athletics, famously known as the heartland of Kenyan long-distance running, Nandi County is a region of stunning highland scenery, rich agricultural land, and deep cultural heritage. The county is characterized by highland terrain, with altitudes ranging from 1,300 to 2,500 meters asl. Nandi Escarpment forms a dramatic western boundary, dropping down to the Kavirondo Gulf I Lake Victoria.

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Nandi County has a fine and moderate warm climate year long with no cold and hot extremes. Nandi’s climate is influenced by both altitude and geography. Most areas experience temperatures of between 18o C and 25o C.