Secluded Getaways in Trans Nzoia
Barnley’s Guest House: A Jumping-Off Place
Barnley’s Guest House is found 25 km northeast of Kitale off A1 Kitale-Kapenguria Road, 2 km outside the southern border of West Pokot County. Set on prime 5-acre property, this cozy and rustic secluded getaway, with a profusion of floral varieties, is both a place to escape, take it easy, and a useful base to launch new adventures. Its location at the boundary of West Pokot and Trans-Nzoia counties makes it a convenient jumping-off place to explore both regions, south to north.
Barnley’s Guest House is run and managed by the Barnleys family, who have lived in Kenya for the last 78 years. Their mission is to offer a secluded getaways that provide a rejuvenating break from the hustle of daily life, allowing you to unwind, reconnect with nature, and create memorable experiences in a homely, serene and secluded settings. Stunning views, hiking trails, and a bucolic setting gives its guests the chance to unwind in nature’s embrace. You also get to participate in farm activities, enjoy farm-fresh meals, and unwind in peaceful surroundings.
The main house, a pretty rustic refurbished colonial-style country home, oozing Victorian, featuring elaborate ornamentation and decorative details, both on the exterior façades and interior spaces, is inviting, warm and timeless. The mature gardens and ancient trees complement it well. There is also an old farmhouse with two double guest rooms and additional detached furnished tents. Aside from taking in the beauty of the lovingly-cared-for gardens around Barnley’s Guest House, guests can also enjoy walks at the farm, or explore nearby places of interest including the Cherangani Hills Reserve and the Kitale Regional Museum.
Tim Barnley began Sirikwa Safaris with a love of birds and his dream to make Western Kenya a sought after birding treasure for the sighting of 350 species of birds. The culture of old Africa exists still in the nature and land of this area. Listening to the stories of the lives of Jane and Richard brings one close to the history of this remarkable place. Nearby Saiwa Swamp National Park, a haven for the endangered sitatunga antelope, is also a great place to birdwatch and explore.
Around Kenya, there is a collection of rare experiences, in middle-budget secluded hideaways, offering guests intimate encounters with parts of Kenya that rarely get under the limelight. Each getaway, secluded and away from civilization, is rooted in its local community and dedicated to showcasing their cultures.
Index of Secluded Getaways Around Kenya
Baringo County - Samatian Island Lodge, Elgeyo Marakwet County - Samich Resort, Kerio River Lodge, Embu County - Masinga Dam Resort, Homa Bay County - Kisindi Lodge & Spa, Kakamega County - Busambuli Ecolodge, Lamanis Haven, Lamu County - Kizingoni Beach House, Kilifi County - Neem Tree House, Takaungu House, Distant Relatives Ecolodge, Rock and Sea Bubble Ecolodge, Watamu Treehouse, Kite Cottage, Mida Creek Nature Camp, Migori County - Lobby Resort, Kirinyaga County - Castle Forest Lodge, Ndongoro Log Cabin, The Kichachu, Kwale County - Kutazama Lodge, Mandhari Lodge, Betty's Camp Shimoni, Blue Monkey Beach Cottages, Munje Beach Villas, Laikipia County - Mukima Manor, Olepangi Farm, Makueni County - Kilima Kiu Manor, Meru County - Rutundu Log Cabins, Elsa's Kopje, Muranga County - Kimakia Tea Lodge, Muchiri's Resort, Mathioya River Cottages, Nyeri County - Sandai Farm, Nairobi County - Edaala Comfort, Cottage Residence, Nyandarua County - Samawati Lakeside Cottages, Samburu County - Nashipa Eco Camp, Lion's Cave Camp, Camp Ndotto Ngurunit, Desert Rose Lodge, Taita Taveta County - Grogan's Castle, Lake Jipe Eco Lodge, Lions Bluff Lodge, Tana River County - Delta Dunes Lodge, Tharaka Nithi County - Anabas Mount Kenya Lodge, Trans Nzoia County - Cranes Haven, Mount Elgon Lodge, West Pokot County - Barnley's Guest House, Mount Mtelo View Lodge
Trans Nzoia County is a vital region for Kenya’s agricultural and ecological balance. Its rich history, cultural diversity, and natural beauty make it a unique and valuable part of the Rift and Western Kenya. The county’s potential for growth remains immense, particularly in agriculture, tourism, and environmental conservation.
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30 Destinations in Trans Nzoia County, arranged as one would visit these - south, west then north - with aid of in-depth narratives, images, strip maps and distance chart:
Mount Elgon National Park, Koitoboss Peak Hike, Wagagai Peak Hike, Chesurur Falls, Kitum Cave, Macking’eny Cave, Ngwarisha Cave, Endebess Bluff, Chepnyalil Cave, KWS Koitoboss Guesthouse, Kapkuro Bandas, Mount Elgon Lodge, Suam Gorge, Mt. Elgon Orchards, Mount Elgon Guesthouse, Kamariny Cave, Kitale Plains, Kitale War Memorial, Kitale Museum, Kitale Club, Treasures of Africa, Kitale Nature Conservancy, Sirwo Resort, Cranes Haven, Saiwa Swamp National Park, Tree Top Hut, Kapolet Fishing Camp, Kapcherop Forest, Cheranganis, Barnley’s Guest House, Kaisagat Hill
Know More About Trans Nzoia: Its Geography, Land-Use, Highlights, Population, Roads - with the aid of strip maps, Airports, Climate & National Monuments
Trans Nzoia can be split into three definitive ecological zones: Upper Highland Zone, Upper Midland Zone, and the Lower Highland Zone. These zone lie between 4,313 m in Mount Elgon to 1,700 ms asl.
Trans Nzoia has a highland equatorial type of climate. Rainfall is well distributed throughout the year, the higher areas in the west receiving more. Average annual temperature is 24oC.
