From the rustic and beaten terrains of Samburu to the beautiful beaches of the Indian Ocean, Kenya is blessed with wonderful flora and Fauna. With its dramatic landforms, dense wildlife, rolling hills, and vast plains, Kenya makes a beautiful safari destination in Africa if not in the world. However, Apart from the major safari destinations, we have the less traveled places that you didn’t know existed or, you don’t know yet the beauty in those places.
Today, am going to take you through 16 unknown places in Kenya that will excite you so that you can put them on your bucket list during your next trip.
- Chalbi desert in Marsabit
Did you know that Kenya has a desert? This will be the start of your discovery. Among the 16 unknown places in Kenya, the Chalbi desert is less visited because of its climatic condition. This is a landscape of sand, flat, harsh sunlight, cacti, dust devils, cracked land sandstone, and dead grasses found in Kenya.
If you visit the Chalbi desert, however, you will never run short of activities that can excite you. You can indulge yourself in motorsport, camel derbies, caravans, nature treks, or still if you are a filming enthusiast, make the best films to grace our eyes in this city.
While at it, you can indulge yourself in the cultural tour of the neighboring communities. The Rendile, Sakuye, Borana, Somali, and many others are sights to marvel at. These ones still maintain their authentic culture and this makes your safari much more exciting.
2. Eliye springs beach in Turkana
Driving to the northwestern part of Kenya, a dry area is never believed to have anything good out of it, but the shores of Lake Turkana proved that wrong. Eliye Springs Beach is located 50km east of Lodwar and is one of the unknown and least visited places in Kenya. It is a fantastic place to unwind with a laid-back atmosphere and endless palm-fringed sandy beaches with a panoramic view of Lake Turkana in complete peace and fun.
During your visit, you can camp, drink your favorite drink, explore the geography nearby, swim, kayak, or just relax and catch the beautiful sunsets at the horizons of Lake Turkana. Here, time loses the meaning quite literary.
3. Blood-red alkaline lake in Turkana
Let’s explore southern Turkana. Kapedo is a well-known nomad land but unknown for its hidden gem. This lake is naturally alkaline and alkalinity rises as it gets dry. Warm water combines with high salt concentration, creating a favorable environment for Dunaleilla algae which turns the water to a blood-red color. How about you visit this place and experience the magic of God’s creation?
4. Takawiri island on lake Victoria
Nyanza is beautiful with magical landforms. How it is not so common in the Kenyan tourism map, Baffles me. Go spend some time in the Nyanza region. The second largest freshwater lake in the world and being shared among the three countries makes it unique, but there is something more extraordinary. Takawiri island is 15km from the mainland and is one of the most unspoiled islands of Lake Victoria. The island has white sandy beaches and cool breezes from palm trees and is endowed with a variety of activities such as snorkeling, swimming, windsurfing, and sailing.
Accommodation options on the island are something to marvel at too. Takawiri Island Resort, Takawiri Victoria Sands, and many more will offer you the luxury that any modern human being will always cherish.
5. The confluence of river Sirimon and river Nyariginu
Not forgetting the central region, Laikipia is known for its vast ranches, wildlife, sceneries, and cultural diversity due to its rich wildlife heritage and proximity to Mt Kenya. Furthermore, there has also been a recent discovery about rivers Sirimon and Nyariginu. This is where two rivers meet at Daiga Muramati. Making this more interesting, at this point, river Sirimon which is brown water does not mix with river Nyariginu which is black water. This place has been unknown because it was recently discovered.
6. Gura river in Nyeri
This is located in Nyeri Central Park of Kenya. Another unknown place in Kenya. The Gura River is turbocharged. This is the fastest river in Africa and it flows from deep in the bowels of the Aberdare ranges. It creates a scene at the Gura Falls a 300m tower
7. Abadare ranges
This attraction site was formed due to the tectonic movements during the formation of the Great Rift Valley. They are an incredibly beautiful group of mountains in central Kenya and are habitats to a herd of elephants. The place is perfect for hiking as you get to discover the wonders of the Rift Valley
8. The dragon teeth
To the northern side of the Aberdare ranges, another hidden gem is found; dragon teeth. The dragon teeth break through the flat moorland in the great Abadares as a form of a volcano in the ranges.
9. Karuru waterfalls
Not forgetting that the tallest waterfall in Kenya falls 273m above the ground and is surrounded by lush vegetation creating the best site for beautiful views and photography just in the Aberdare National Park
10. The mysterious hill where objects defy gravity
Down to the mysterious hill. It is just 12km from Machakos town, a place known as Kyamwilu. On this hill, a car/lorry drives uphill on a free gear and it keeps baffling everyone who hears about it. Water flows uphill! ever heard of those wonders? According to experts, the gravitational pull of test hill is uneven, while gravity scholars state that some areas are closer to the equator thus experiencing a slightly weaker gravitational pull than those farther away.
11. Lake Chala in the Kenya-Tanzania border
Feeling the atmosphere of the border, Lake Chala is located near Lake Jipe. This is a crater lake that straddles the border between Kenya and Tanzania. It is a 100m-deep crater lake where you can have a breathtaking experience as you watch ripple peacefully through the lake in shimmering light.
12. Mzima springs Tsavo west
From the wild to the waters, Mzima Springs is located in Tsavo West National Park 48km from Mutito Andei. The spring is a natural reservoir beneath the Chyulu hills to the north and flows into one of the tributaries of the Tsavo River. You can take a hike along the ponds paths and springs. You can enjoy viewing animals from the glass windowed viewing room which provides an aquatic view of the flora and fauna.
13. The three sister caves in Fikirini Tswaka village
Have a stop at the ancient caves. These caves are namely; Mdenyenye, Pagani, and Kisimani. They all have cultural artifacts of the Digo people. Mdenyenye is the largest and it has a wooden staircase that was built by the locals and was used as a hideout for the villagers who were running away from slave traders. Pagani has several chambers that were used for prayers and rest. Kisimani has a freshwater well that never runs dry. Kisimani is home to thousands of bats and baboons and monkeys can easily be spotted as they quench their thirst.
14. Haunted pillar of Mbaraki
The forgotten masterpiece was revealed. This is a 300-year-old pillar that stands 50 feet tall on the west side of the Likoni ferry roundabout. It is the second oldest monument after Fort Jesus and one of the most contentious areas on the Kenyan coast. According to the folks, Arab spirits reside within its walls and possess a powerful magical healing ability.
15. Mirafa Hells kitchen in Malindi
A sacred place for the Giriama ancestors. It’s also known as Cucinq del Diavolo. The sandstone layer cake color reveals whites, pink, oranges, and deep crimson marking the gorge attractive especially at sunset when the sun’s ray reflects on the ribbed sand gullies.
16. Mida creek in Watamu Malindi
Close it up in the wide, healthy beds of seagrass and coral. It is located 5 km south of Watamu and it has completely different flora and fauna resulting in a unique ecosystem. It is best explored by boat or kayak because there are so many small channels and passages through the mangrove to explore where kingfishers hunt in the shallow waters and fish eagles perch in the overhead trees.
Conclusion
Kenya is beautiful. It has wonderful places that are not known to many which can be explored and exploited fully. If you are wondering how to get to these 16 unknown places in Kenya, you can reach out to Denki Travel and we can help you in planning a tour.