Art Galleries in Nyandarua
Tafaria Castle & Center for the Arts
44 km from Nyahururu town via the B5 Nyahururu-Nyeri Road at Ndaragwa sits the delightfully quaint Tafaria Castle, firing the imagination of the Medieval Gothic Castles redolent of the 1400s. On arrival many are, in equal parts, surprised and fascinated by the gothic design blocks of dressed masonry, columned arches and towers which, in the 21st Century ruralest Kenya, makes Tafaria Castle a dauntless hidey hole and popular resort in Kenya. A horse and carriage is available to take guests from the main gate to the hotel’s welcome lobby, completing the fairytale.
The castle itself is an architectural marvel that blends medieval European style with African traditions. It was built by a Kenyan artist and entrepreneur, and its primary aim is to foster art, culture, and creativity. In addition to its distinctive design, the center also serves as a cultural hub, offering various artistic events, performances, and workshops. It also provides a space for artists to collaborate, perform, and showcase their work. Tafaria Castle is surrounded by vast gardens, and visitors can walk the grounds, learn about the history and culture of Kenya.
The vistas around Tafaria Castle are no less impressive, overlooking Mount Kenya, Aberdare Range and the hauntingly pretty plain of Laikipia. The novel architecture of the resort and its surrounding landscape piece together one of the unexpected but heartwarming country resorts in Kenya. As its name suggests, Tafaria Castle is pervaded with lots of activities to keep its royal guests always smiling and happy, from the lookout-decks, horse stables, horse riding, horse carriages, a swimming pool, archery, lawn tennis, medieval bowling, art studio, birding and game drives.
The art exhibition at Tafaria Castle & Center for the Arts runs throughout the year, either by its artist-in-residence after the end of each residency or by established and upcoming artists. For accommodation Tafaria Castle has deluxe 57 rooms, in the secluded residential quarters, with a capacity of up to 160 guests in different set-ups. The Castle building has the Lord’s Room, the Chamber and seven rooms in the Lord’s Court. The rest of the rooms are set around the Castle. Then, there’s the Moat Bar, Bailey Lounge, and the Dungeon with a tuneful disco and cinema.
Kenya in home to a growing and vibrant art scene, with several art galleries showcasing diverse works ranging from traditional African art to contemporary pieces. Among the oldest of these is Nairobi Gallery: Located in the heart of Nairobi, this gallery housed in a historic building showcases a collection of Kenyan contemporary and traditional art, including paintings, sculptures, and artifacts.
Index of Art Galleries in Kenya
Embu County - Embu Art Centre, Kajiado County - Kitengela Glass Studio, Kiambu County - Red Hill Art Gallery, Banana Hill Art Gallery, Kilifi County - Ndoro Sculpture Garden, White Elephant Sea & Art Lodge, Lennox Art Gallery, Kisumu County - The Little Art Gallery, Kwale County - Time Out Art Camp, Diani Beach Art Gallery, Almasi Art Agency, Machakos County - African Heritage House, Nairobi County - GoDown Art Centre, Matbronze Art Gallery & Foundry, Bonzo Art Gallery, Circle Art Agency, Kioko Mwitiki Art Gallery, Photizo Art Gallery, Upepe Photography Gallery, Kuona Trust, Shift Eye Studio, Nairobi Gallery, Nyandarua County - Tafaria Castle & Center for the Arts
Greatly positioned as an agrarian hub, with increased investment in infrastructure, Nyandarua County is also famous for its scenic landscapes and montane climate. Named after the Aberdare Ranges, with an extensive presence, Nyandarua grew as an agribusiness locale but is well making a name for itself as an alpine escape.
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45 Destinations in Nyandarua County, arranged as one would visit these - south, north then west - with aid of in-depth narratives, images, strip maps and distance chart:
Matches Dam, Gitwe Viewpoint, Mawingu Camp Kenya, Heni Viewpoint, Kijabe Hills, Kinangop Step, Ragia Forest Trail, Sasumua Dam, Sharpe's Longclaw Nature Reserve, Elmer Resort & Spa, Cheese House, Njabini, Elephant Hill, Aberdare Range, Kinangop Plateau, Mount Kipipiri, Mount Kipipiri Golf & Resort, Wanjohi Valley (Happy Valley), Davida Getaway, Wanjohi Falls, Kenungu Falls, Buxton House, Rurimeria Forest Trail, Mount Satima, Table Mountain, Dragon’s Teeth, Cedar Retreat (Log Cabin), Ndaragwa Falls, Ndaragwa Forest, Maverick Camp Rondavels & Farmstay, Malewa Bundu Camp, Plovers Eco Camp, Dundori Forest, Lake Ol Bolossat, Samawati Conservancy, Olrok Farm House, Laikipia Plateau, Tafaria Castle & Center for Arts, The Fairway Residence, Carnegie House (Ngobit Girls School), Knessiah Jewish Synagogue, Thompson Falls
Know More About Nyandarua County: Geography, Land-Use, Highlights, Population, Roads - including strip maps, Airports, Climate & National Monuments
Thanks to its high altitude, all of Nyandarua experiences pleasant to low temperatures. Highest temperatures are in the month of December that bears an average temperature of 25oC: Lowest in July, 14oC.
To the east, the Aberdare Range traverses its border with Nyeri County. End to end, the Aberdare Range, with vast presence in Nyandarua is a whooping great 565 km.