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Secluded Getaways in West Pokot

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 Saiwa Swamp National Park.

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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

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Touring West Pokot County in Kenya offers a chance to explore a region known for its iconic, rugged landscapes, vibrant cultures, and rich traditions. Located in the extreme northwest part of the country, bordering Uganda, West Pokot County is primary inhabited by the Pokot community, known for their pastoralist lifestyle.

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32 Destinations in West Pokot County, arranged as one would visit these - south to northeast - with the aid of narratives, images, strip maps and distance chart: 

Kaisagat Viewpoint, Barnley's Guest House, Kapkoris Hill Viewpoint, Dini ya Roho Church, Mount Murpus, Chewoyet High School, Kapenguria Museum, Kapenguria Town, Chelanga Gardens, Tartar Falls, Kacheliba, Holy Cross Church Kacheliba, Alale Gold Mines, Suam River Beach, Kamatira Forest, Lounon Village, Cherangani Hills, Marich Pass, Marich Pass Center, Kang'alan Escarpment, Kolloa Cross Monument, Weiwei Irrigation Scheme, Tamkal Valley, Mount Koh, Sekerr Range, Mount Mtelo View Lodge, Nasolot National Reserve, Turkwel Dam, Turkwel Gorge, State Lodge, Riting

Know More About West Pokot County: Geography, Land-Use, Highlights, Population, Roads - including a distance chart, Airports, Climate & National Monuments

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West Pokot County is marked by a variety of topographic features – dry plains in the north, a hatful of ranges and hills in the mid, and in the south east Cherangani Hills.