Discover 4 hidden attractions, cool sights, and unusual things to do in Nakuru (Kenya). Don't miss out on these must-see attractions: Lord Egerton Castle, Hyrax Hill Prehistoric Site and Museum, and Menengai Forest. Also, be sure to include Nyayo Gardens in your itinerary.
Below, you can find the list of the most amazing places you should visit in Nakuru (Nakuru).
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Lord Egerton Castle
Lord Egerton Castle is a house styled like a fortress located 14 km outside Nakuru, Kenya. The foundation was laid in 1938 by Maurice Egerton, 4th Baron Egerton. The architect was Albert Brown. Construction continued until 1954. In 1996 the Castle was declared a monument under Kenyan "The Antiquities and Monuments Act".
The castle was opened to the public in 2005 and is under management from Egerton University.
The castle has 52 rooms, which includes:
- dance hall with electric organ
- dark chamber for developing photos
- entrance hall
- master bedrooms
- study rooms
- wine cellar
Address: Off Nakuru-Kisumu Highway, 20100 Nakuru
Hyrax Hill Prehistoric Site and Museum
Museum in Nakuru, Kenya. The Hyrax Hill site was proclaimed a national monument in 1945 and opened to the public in 1965. This was as a result of startling discoveries of relics by Mrs. Selfe and subsequent archaeological excavations that were carried out by Dr. Mary Leakey in 1938 that revealed substantial findings in different areas of the site and levels of occupations. The late Mrs. Selfe was the owner of the property. The renovation of archaeology exhibit was made possible through the kind sponsorship of Kenya Museum Society and consultation of British Institute in Eastern Africa in collaboration with the National Museums of Kenya. The hill comprises particular importance due to the fact that it encompasses several phases of occupation; it also has a long history of archaeological investigation, which began in 1937 with Mary Leakey.[2]
Menengai Forest
Menengai Forest is an urban forest situated within the town of Nakuru in Kenya. The Menengai Crater is within the forest. It was gazetted as a forest in the 1930s. It is surrounded by residential areas of Milimani Estate in the South, Ngachura and Bahati in the East, Solai in the North and Olo-Rongai in the West. Various Government of Kenya facilities have been hived off from the forest; these include the Kenya Broadcasting Corporation and the Nakuru G.K Prison. There is also a geothermal exploration project by the Geothermal Development Company inside the Menengai Crater floor.[3]
Nyayo Gardens
Relax in park, Park
Address: Kenyatta Avenue, Nakuru