Friday, 10 June 2016

TOURIST SITES IN KERICHO



TOURIST ATTRACTIONS SITES
Kericho County is one of the 14 counties in the Rift Valley region of Kenya. It lies between longitude 350 40’ East and between the equator at latitude 0 23’ South. The county is bordered by the Uasing Gishu County to the north, Baringo County to the northeast, Nandi County to the northwest,Nakuru to the east and bomet County to the south. It is bordered to the Southwest by Nyamira and Homabay counties and to the West by Kisumu County. The county covers a total area of 2,479sq. km
Kericho county tourist attraction sites include;
1.   Chebulu Conservancy
Chebulu Conservancy is located in Sigowet ward, Soin Sigowet Sub County. It is made up of the Chebulu forest which is among the remaining indigenous forests in the country. The forest covers an area of approximately 21 acres and is located on the busy Sosiot-Sondu highway. It is home to hundreds of magnificent trees estimated to be more than 400 years old.  Some of the trees in the forest are upto 100m in height. Wild animals found in the forest include among others monkeys, baboons and numerous types of birds that have made this forest their home.
River Chebulu has its source here and its waters serve approximately 7,000 residents surrounding the forest and their animals in mine villages located downstream.
The conservancy was set aside as a community property and water tower for Chebulu River when the land was demarcated in 1972. The demarcation was done by elders led by the chief Arap Keryo.
The potential tourist attractions include; a camp site and pathfinders lead the tourists in rock climbing and in overlooking Nyabondo plateau of Nyanza region.

2.    Tulwap Kipsigis
Tulwapsigis (Tulwop Kipsigis) is a very important monument in the history of the Kipsigis, a sub-tribe of the larger Kalenjin ethnic group in Kenya. Located along the Kipkelion-Londiani Junction, legends put it that the kipsigis trekked all the way from Egypt in the legendary times of the Israelites moving out of the ‘’Land of bondage”. As many Bible  historians have tried  to associate  this group of people (kalenjin) with the Hebrews, especially that they share much in common in terms of cultural practices, the values of the Kipsigis in many ways, in many ways indeed resemble that of the Israelites. It is said that once the entire Kalenjin group reached the mount Elgon (Tulwopkony), after the long trek from Egypt, they sought to spread out into diaspora in search of pasture and space to live. It is in this dispersal that saw the Nandi settle in their current settlement, the Tugen in Baringo and the Kipsigis finally reaching the present South Western end of the vast Rift Valley province of Kenya. Settling down in their abode, the Kipsigis recollected after a tedious and somewhat dangerous journey and they realized that the long journey had robbed them of their cherished culture. They convened and rekindled the customs of circumcision. It was here at the Mount Kipsigis (Tulwapsigis), that they revisited their ancient cultural practices of circumcision and worship to God (Chepongolo, Chepkelyen)
3.    Chagaik Arboretum
Chagaik arboretum is one of the key tourist sites in Kericho County, Kenya. It has a very beautiful and serene scenery ideal for sightseeing and picnics.
4.    Tagabi Monkey Sanctuary
The facility is located at Changoi and has a nature trail suitable for visitors interested in nature walks. It is home to vervet monkeys which roam freely around the sanctuary.
5.   Fort-Tenan Museum
Fort-Tenan museum is situated 50 kilometers East of Kisumu and 5 Kilometres East of Koru centre. The museum which is located 3kms from the Londiani-Muhoroni.
This is an archeological site where fossils of the ancient man kenyapithecus  were first discovered by Dr Louis Leaky in the year 1962.
6.    Mau Forest
The Mau Forest is one of the few remaining indigenous forests in Kenya. It is home to a variety of birds, and butterfly species. There are also mammals such as forest elephants. A number of rivers originate from this forest as well as waterfalls. The forest is ideal for tourists who are interested in bird watching and nature walk expeditions.
7.   Kapkatet Museum
Established on the 20th October, 2008 and located in Kapkatet town of Kericho County, Kapkatet Museum is a practical appreciation and salutation of the culture of the Kipsigis people and their traditions through various artifacts and information dating back to many years ago, which have been preserved in the museum.
8.   Agro Tourism
Kericho County is the leading tea producing  county in Kenya. Tourists interested in agro-tourism can therefore enjoy the lush green country of the tea fields that cut across the county while sampling the rich culture and hospitality of the Kericho County People.

Wednesday, 8 June 2016

WHERE TO STAY IN KERICHO




Kericho Tea Hotel

Kericho Tea Hotel is situated in the heart of the tea growing area of Western Kenya.

Location:
Kericho Tea Hotel is along Moi Highway, Kericho 266 km from Nairobi. Eldoret International airport is 91 km away.

Accommodation:
Kericho Tea Hotel 45 rooms look out over acres of evergreen tea gardens. There are also 2 Luxury suites and cottages for visitors. All the rooms have wall-to-wall carpet, self-contained with either shower or bath.

General facilities:
Restaurant, 2 bars, Olympic size swimming pool, Lawn tennis, Table tennis, Curio shop, Nearby Golf course, Two conference halls for up to 200 or 400 persons.

Standard Rooms BB
Price per person per night
USD 115 in a Triple room
USD 95 in a Double room
USD 70 in a Single room

Cottages/Superior BB
Price per person per night
USD 115 IN A Tripple room
USD 95 in a Double room
USD 70 in a Single room

Suite BB
Price per person per night
USD 182 in A Tripple room
USD 115 in a Double room
USD 110 in a Single room

Meal plan:Bed & Breakfast

Kericho Tea Hotel - Inquire on Kericho Tea Hotel below

FOR RESERVATION CALL:
RESERVATIONS OR MANAGER
TEA HOTEL, KERICH0
P.O. BOX 75
Email:
info@teahotel.co.ke
+254714510824

TAIDYS KERICHO


It is situated near the HASS station just before the main entrance to kericho town in Rift Valley Kenya. It is on the right on Kericho-Bomet highway. It is the biggest hotel in the county of Kericho. It has a swimming pool, recreation facilities (kid’s toys and picnic place), a golf-club and a meeting hall and the best bathrooms and toilet rooms within the Hotel compound. It offers services like free photography. It has fully furnished accommodation. It is the most cleanest and has good and quality services from its attendants with a high and best security. It was ranked the best in the county as the best in services to its customers.

Ivy's Guest House

About Ivy's Guest House

Ivy’s Guest House is located in a quiet section of Kericho town, in the Rift Valley.

There are 13 spacious guest rooms available, with comfortable mattresses and en-suite bathrooms. All rooms are equipped with TVs, private balconies, cupboards and working desks.

Our cooks are ready to provide a great meal, served in the dining room or in the rooms. Well-appointed conference rooms are available, with an adjacent kitchen, ideal for seminars and meetings.

Facilities

  • Parking on Premises
  • Budget

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • KiSwahili
Ivy's Guest House Rooms
  • Guest Rooms Sleeps 2 Includes: B & B Rooms / Units: 13 These rooms are comfortably furnished with double- or single beds and en-suite bathrooms. Features:  Double beds, En-suite, Balcony/patio, Single beds, Television, No Smoking in Rooms see more
Ivy's Guest House is 10.9km from the centre of Kericho , the nearest airport 69.9km (Kisumu Airport).

Dreams Cottage Guest House

About Dreams Cottage Guest House
Situated in the agricultural town of Kericho, Dreams Cottage Guest House offers comfortable and affordable accommodation to guests visiting this part of Kenya.

The house has 11 well-appointed guest rooms, of which all have single or double beds and en-suite bathrooms. The house also offers a smoke- and alcohol-free environment.

Guests can start their day off with a delicious breakfast before visiting the centre of the town and exploring the many shops and markets on offer.

Nearby attractions in the surrounding area include the Tea Farms and the Mau Forest. Guests will have plenty of exciting things to do to ensure that they have an enjoyable stay.

  Dreams Cottage Guest House Rooms Guest House Rooms

  • Standard Rooms
Sleeps 2 Includes: B & B
Rooms / Units: 7 Each of these comfortably furnished rooms has single beds or one double bed, and an en-suite bathroom. Features:  Local channels, DStv, En-suite, Shower over bath, Fireplace, Single beds see more
  • Double Room
 Sleeps 3 Includes: D B & B
Rooms / Units: 3 They are well furnished rooms with two beds one double bed and single, there is enough space also baby coats can be avail... see more Features:  Double beds, Local channels, DStv, Shower over bath ,Fireplace, Single beds see more
  • EXECUTIVE
 Sleeps 2 Includes: B & B
Rooms / Units: 1 This is a comfortably well-furnished room, it has en-suet bathroom Features:  Queen beds, Local channels, DStv, Garden views, Television, Wi-Fi see more
Dreams Cottage Guest House is 9.9km from the centre of Kericho, the nearest airport 68.6km (Kisumu Airport).


The Simmass Hotel

About the Hotel

The Simmass Hotel is located in the heart of Kericho town, Kenya. The hotel offers free WiFi to guests and gives easy access to other business centres and food courts.

 Each room is fitted with an air conditioner, a worktable. a wardrobe, a TV set and designed with an en-suite bathroom.

Complimentary breakfast is served daily. Local and continental meals are served at the onsite restaurant, while guests order a variety of drinks at the bar.

The hotel features a conference facility. Car hire service is provided on request. The premises are guarded by security personnel and the hotel offers ample parking space.

The hotel is in close proximity to Finlay Tea Factory and Tuskys Supermarket.