Njoro Springs

Nature Parks in Taita Taveta

Njoro Kubwa Springs: A Hidden Gem

At Njoro, just 4.6 km southeast of Ziwani Voyager Camp and 7 km from A23 Voi-Taveta, near Njoro Catholic Church, there’s a unique touring attraction, often sold short, at Njoro Springs. There are a series of springs in Taveta the most important of which are Salaita, Kitobo, Lumi and Njoro. It is these springs in Taveta that form the headwaters of the Njugini, Sante and Njoro Rivers. Sante and Njoro unite to form Tsavo River, which runs east from the western end of Tsavo West National Park up until it joins with Athi River to form Galana River at the center of the park.

Beyond Ziwani to Njoro springs, the Lumi River, rising in Mount Kilimanjaro, flows in a deeply eroded channel, the bed being primarily basalt except for a small area north-west region, feeding smaller and larger springs enroute. The largest of these springs, the Njoro, sometimes known as Njoro Kubwa, on a rocky land, sits in the middle of a serene forest grove. Also known as Ziwani Springs, the visual appeal at the site, no matter the season and time of year you visit, offers some good old-fashioned relaxation. Njoro Springs are to Taita Taveta County what the rock pool at Ngare-Ndare is to Meru County – a salubrious little unsullied paradisal corner.

A large natural pool punctuated with milky blue water fed by underground inlets, some coming up in a bubbling fashion at the pool’s edge, temporarily holds the water before it flows out. This milky blue hue, which when poured into a bucket where diffusion does not take place the whiteness disappears, is the result of the sediments in the springs and diffusion of light affecting its colour and clarity. The main activity at the springs is walking around the pools, river and naturals areas.

There is a narrowed bridge, or rather a concrete pillar on its side without railing, over the eroded gorge. The benefits of the springs are much more than aesthetic. North of Ziwani fruit farming is practised, the waters of Sainte and Njoro being used for irrigation. In 2020 the Government set aside Kes. 2 billion to facilitate sourcing water from these springs to Bura, Makitau and Mwatate. There are three groups of springs in the Taveta area, the most important of which are the Lumi Springs, comprising the Lenonya on the eastern bank of the river, and Njoro, Maji ya Waleni and Homers on the west bank. Grogan’s Castle lies about 3 km south.

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

Situated in south-western Kenya, and part of the Coast Region of Kenya, Taita-Taveta County is known for its stunning landscapes, rich biodiversity, and cultural heritage. The county features diverse landscapes, including the Taita Hills, which are part of the Eastern Arc Mountains, and the vast plains of Tsavo, which are part of Tsavo East and Tsavo West National Parks – Kenya’s largest wildlife preserve.

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85 Destinations in Taita Taveta County, arranged as one would visit these - north, west then south - with aid of in-depth narratives, images, strip maps and distance chart:

Chyulu Hills National Park, Kisula Caves, Kampi ya Kanzi Lodge, Tsavo West National Park, Kamboyo Lodge, Mzima Springs, Kilaguni Serena Safari Lodge, Ancient Roaring Rocks, Ngulia Hills, Ngulia Rhino Sanctuary, Kitchwa Tembo Hill, Chaimu Crater, The Five Sister's Hills, Shetani Lava, Finch Hattons Camp, Mount Kilimanjaro, Lake Chala, Crystal Lake Chala Caves, Voyager Ziwani Tented Camp, Sniper Tree, Gicheha Ziwani Farm, The Njoro Springs, Grogan’s Castle, Mokine Hill, Lake Jipe, Lake Jipe Eco-lodge, Salaita Hill, The Taveta Military Cemetery, Maktau Indian Cemetery, Maktau Railway Station, Taita Hills Game Lodge, Taita Hills Museum, Sarova Salt Lick Lodge, Mwashoti Hill, Maili 27 Bridge, Mwakitau Hill, Lumo Game Sanctuary, Lions Bluff Lodge, Lualenyi Camp, Ndolwa Game Sanctuary, Dembwa Falls, Bura Mission Church, Vuria Hill, Taita Hills, Wesu Rock, Taita Rocks Hotel, Malowa's Shrine, Taita Skull Caves, Taita Research Station, Kilangarenyi Falls, Ngangao Forest, Kenyatta Caves, Mount Sagalla, Rev. Wray Memorial Museum, Ngutuni Wildlife Sanctuary, Volunteer International Camp Tsavo, Mount Kasigau, Kasigau Base Camp, The Maungu Plains, Rukinga Wildlife Sanctuary, Wushumbu Conservancy, Teita Sisal Estate, Mbulia Conservancy, Tsavo East National Park, Ithumba Elephant Nursery, Yatta Plateau, Tsavo Springs, Emusaya Wilderness Arc, Galdessa Little Camp, Lugard's Falls, Mudanda Rock, Voi War Cemetery, Lion Hill Lodge, Kanderi Swamp, Voi Wildlife Lodge, Aruba Dam, A. Aruba Lodge, Nyiri Desert

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The mean temperature in Taita Taveta is 23 Degrees Celsius, cooler around the hills and hotter on the Nyika where the Tsavos sit. Rainfall distribution is uneven, with the highlands receiving higher rains than the lowland areas.