Rock Formations in Taita Taveta
Wesu Rock: Wundanyi’s Unmistakable Landmark
The fact that Wundanyi town sits in the middle of Dawida Hill should suggest a lovely outlook. It lies 30 km from Voi, west via Voi-Taveta Road then north from Mwatate for 17 km via C104 Mwatate Wundanyi Road. Past Mwatate the scenic road, steep and winding in most sections on the run up Taita Hills, is built along the contours in the shoulder of the hills. It has panoramic views on the open side of the road, getting wilder, mind-blowing and heart-stirring with the elevation in altitude. The town itself is surrounded by rolling hills, dense forests and a gaping valley. Likewise, the views from Wundanyi are comely, with misty mornings. The are is inhabited mainly by the Taita people, who have a rich cultural heritage. Their traditions, music, and crafts are an integral part of the region’s identity and draw.
Wesu Rock, sometimes known as Wundanyi Rock or Bluff, is unmistakable. The first impressions of it as you enter Wundanyi are utter dramatic, despite being widely photographed. A near perfect vertical rock face, devoid of forest, 1000 ft above the town, marking a sudden break in wooded hills, which gives an epic impression of a massive mural hang along the forest wall. It is not a hard hike to the peak with wonderful views over the country. The hillscape around Wundanyi offers many other opportunities for hiking. There are a handful of other appealing forested hilltops about Wundayi, to include: Ngangao Forest (highest point 1,952 ms), Chawia Forest (highest point 1,587 ms), Mwacha Forest (highest point 1,653), Mwachora Forest (highest point 1,657 ms) and Kuchuchenyi Forest (1,500 ms).
Kenya is home to diverse and striking rock formations, many that hold geological, cultural, and historical sway. These rock formations not only offer breathtaking scenery but are also deeply intertwined with local myths, culture, and history. They attract both nature lovers and those interested in Kenya’s unique geology.
Index of Rock Formations Around Kenya
Baringo County - Olduka Valley, Chebloch Gorge, Bungoma County - Musikoma Hills, Mwibale Wa Mwanja, Sangalo Rock, Busia County - Kavirondo Rocks, Emakina Hills, Kakapel Rock, Elgeyo Marakwet County - Melwa Gorge, The Foothills, Embu County - Karue Hill, Kianjiru Hill, Homa Bay County - Soklo Kipenji, Gembe Hills, Kanyamwa Escarpment, Isiolo County - Nantuudu Rock Spire, Mlima Tatu Kula Mawe, Kajiado County - Ol Doinyo Orok, Kakamega County - Ikhongo Murwi (Crying Stone of Ilesi), Mawe Tatu, Kilifi County - Marafa Kitchen, Chasimba Rock, Kisumu County - Kopere Rocks, Abindu Rock, Kit Mikayi, Kitui County - Ngomeni Rock, Nzambani, Gai Rock, Makueni County - Mbiu Nzau, Dare Devil's Rock, Mandera County - Marehan Stone, Marsabit County - Aruba Rock, Nabuyatom Cone, Sacred Mount Forore, Meru County - Mugumo Rock, Kierra Stone Woman, Migori County - Chinato Crying Stone, Nakuru County - Fischers Tower, Nandi County - Nandi Rock, Tabolwa, Aldai, Samburu County - Mount Ololokwe, Taita Taveta County - Wesu Rock, Turkana County - Mogila Range, Lokichar Hills, Cathedral Rock, Vihiga County - Maragoli Hills, Kima Stone Mountain, Wajir County - Malabar Hill, West Pokot County - Kang’alan Escarpment, Mount Koh
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
Know More About Taita Taveta County: Geography, Land-Use, Highlights, Population, Roads - including distance chart, Airports, Climate & National Monuments
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.
Taita Taveta County is divided into two major topographical zones: The upper zone high zones, and the lower zone consists of plains of Tsavos.