Popular Resorts in Trans Nzoia
Mount Elgon Guesthouse: A Pleasant Haven
If you get the opportunity of travelling to Mount Elgon National Park and further north to the little travelled region of Suam, you will find great accommodation at Mount Elgon Guesthouse – beautifully simple with a cozy yet elegant design. It is nestled in a peaceful, scenic area, perfect for those who want a serene setting to relax and unwind. The views from the property are tranquil and bucolic, with lush greenery around the houses. It’s a great spot for nature lovers! From the moment you arrive, the warm hospitality of the host makes you feel welcome and at ease.
Accommodation is split into Deluxe King, Deluxe Family, Deluxe Twin and Tented Camp, to cater for various guest needs and expectations. All rooms are en-suite and tastefully furnished. The interior design ensures that each guest has a private space in the room. The bathroom has a relaxing hot shower and bath essentials including plenty of linen. Other amenities include; a restaurant, lounge, meeting room, in-house bar, garden hut, coffee bar, on-site hospital and laundry services. There are plenty of walking trails within and about the site to stretch and unwind.
In 2017, the Anderson Trust, of the self-same family name, who have lived here for generations, received a grant to build the Mount Elgon Guesthouse to function as a site for practicals for their local vocational course, hospitality and catering. Part of the highlight of staying here is also engaging trainees as they practice their new skills catering to guests. It really is a great community initiative, bringing together members of the area to offer their trainees with an incredibly high quality station to gain experience, while allowing guests to enjoy a beautiful and relaxing stay.
While on your stay at Mount Elgon Guesthouse, you can learn more and engage with the Andersen Vocational Training Centre started in 2013. The centre currently runs 9 vocational courses, including motor vehicle technology, hair dressing and beauty therapy, fashion design and garment marking, masonry, agri-business and metal processing, and more. You can also learn more about Mount Elgon Trust, began to sustainably boost the economic and living standards of the Chepchoina community. Lastly, you can visit the nearby Mount Elgon Orchards for a farm tour.
It’s easy to explore somewhere new in Kenya and stay in memorable hotels and resorts with a long-standing history of excellence. Making the best of Kenya’s diverse landscapes, wildlife, beautiful coastlines and healthful highlands, these popular resort around Kenya are a guaranteed success for the traveller.
Index of Popular Resorts & Lodges Around Kenya
Baringo County - Lake Bogoria Spa Resort, Soi Safari Lodge, Bomet County - Fair Hills Hotel, Sahara Gardens Hotel, The Willis Hotel, Busia County - Che's Bay Resort, Elgeyo Marakwet County - Kerio View Hotel, Samich Resort, Embu County - Izaak Walton Inn, Garissa County - Almond Resort, Homa Bay County - Rusinga Island Lodge, Takawiri Island Lodge, Isiolo County - Shaba Game Lodge, Samburu Simba Lodge, Kakamega County - Rondo Retreat, Golf Hotel, Kisii County - Kamel Park Hotel, Itibo Resort, Kilifi County - Distant Relatives Lodge, Kwale County - Baobab Beach Resort, Kimerimeta Lodge, Shimba Hills Lodge, Lamu County - Manda Bay Lodge, Shela, Forodhani House, Machakos County - Oldonyo Sapuk Resort, Kitonga Garden Resort, Makueni County - Hunter's Lodge, Kusyombunguo Hotel, Tsavo Safari Camp, Mandera County - The Red Sea Resort, Meru County - Rhino River Camp, Alba Hotel, Migori County - Treat House Resort, Muranga County - Sagana Getaway Hotel, Stanley's Haven, The Tetura Luxury Camp, Nairobi County - The Boma, Eka Hotel, Narok County - Muthu Keekorok Lodge, Nyandarua County - Tafaria Castle, Elmer Resort & Spa, Cedar Retreat, Nyeri County - White Rhino Hotel, Outspan Hotel, The Ark, Treetops Lodge, Samburu County - Ashnil Samburu Camp, Sopa Lodge, Samburu Intrepids Camp, Ngari Hill Eco-Lodge, Maralal Safari Lodge, Taita Taveta County - Kilaguni Serena G. Lodge, Ngulia Safari Lodge, Salt Lick Game Lodge, Voyager Ziwani Camp, Taita Hills Game Lodge, Voi Wildlife Lodge, Ashnil Aruba Lodge, Zomeni Lion Hill Safari Lodge, Tharaka Nithi County - The Pacha Waterfront Resort, Hidden Treasure, Trans Nzoia County - Cranes Haven, Mount Elgon Guesthouse, Vihiga County - Roddy's Green Lounge, Magnum Resort, Sosa Cottages, Turaco Intercounty Resort, Wajir County - The Grand Oasis Hotel, Wajir Palace Hotel
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.
