Songhor Prehistoric Site
Nyando Sub-County Why Visit? The Songhor Prehistoric Site is one of Kenya’s most significant fossil localities, located in Nyando Sub-County, Nyanza Province, near Fort Ternan in western Kenya. Known for its remarkable Miocene fossil discoveries dating back to about 19 million years ago, Songhor offers invaluable insights into the evolution of primates and mammals in […]
Tom Mboya Mausoleum
Rusinga Island Why Visit? The Tom Mboya Mausoleum is a national monument located in Rusinga Island, Homa Bay County, on the shores of Lake Victoria. It serves as the final resting place and memorial site for Thomas Joseph Odhiambo Mboya, one of Kenya’s most visionary political leaders, renowned for his role in shaping the nation’s […]
Kitale Museum
Trans-Nzoia County Why Visit? The Kitale Museum is Kenya’s first domestic museum. Opened to the public in 1924, the museum stands as a testament to both natural and cultural heritage preservation. Set on a 5-acre parcel of land just 1 kilometre west of Kitale town centre, the museum blends cultural exhibitions with live animal displays […]
Kisumu Museum
Milimani Estate Why Visit? The Kisumu Museum is a dynamic centre for cultural preservation and scientific research in Western Kenya. Officially opened in 1980, the museum plays a vital role in disseminating cultural and scientific knowledge, especially emphasizing the region’s unique biodiversity and ethnic heritage. Located in Milimani Estate along the Kisumu–Kericho highway, Set on a […]
Mau Mau Cave
Kereita Forest. Nanyuki Why Visit? Nestled within the dense forests of Mount Kenya and the Aberdare Ranges, the Mau Mau Caves are historical landmarks tied to Kenya’s armed struggle for independence. These caves served as hideouts for the Mau Mau freedom fighters during the 1950s, offering shelter and strategy points for Kenya’s anti-colonial insurgents in […]
Tambach Museum
Tambach Town, Elgeiyo/Marakwet County Why Visit? Tambach Museum lies at an altitude of 6,500 feet atop the Elgeiyo Escarpment. Officially opened to the public on 31st March, 2012, it stands on a historically rich site that was once a British colonial administration centre for the Elgeiyo and Marakwet peoples, established in the 1920s. Located in […]
Kapenguria Museum
West Pokot County Why Visit? The Kapenguria Museum occupies the historic prison complex where six leaders of Kenya’s independence movement—popularly known as the Kapenguria Six—were detained and tried by the British colonial government in 1952–1953. This museum preserves Kenya’s liberation history while also celebrating Pokot culture and heritage. Located in West Pokot County in northwestern […]
Olorgesailie Prehistoric Site
Magadi Why Visit? Located in the southern Rift Valley, approximately 70 km south of Nairobi along the Magadi Road, the Olorgesailie Prehistoric Site is globally renowned for its abundant Acheulean handaxe discoveries and evidence of early human social and cognitive evolution. Set against the dramatic backdrop of Mt. Olorgesailie, this site represents over 1 million […]
Kariandusi Prehistoric Site
Nairobi-Nakuru Highway Why Visit? Kariandusi Prehistoric site is one of the earliest Lower Paleolithic sites discovered in East Africa and offers crucial insights into early human tool-making and settlement patterns. Discovered in 1928 by Dr. Louis Leakey, the site has remained a cornerstone of prehistoric research and is associated with the Acheulian hand-axe culture. Admission […]
Koobi Fora
Lake Turkana Why Visit? Koobi Fora is one of the world’s most renowned prehistoric fossil sites, located on the eastern shores of Lake Turkana in northern Kenya. It lies within Sibiloi National Park, part of the Lake Turkana National Parks, a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site. The name Koobi Fora means “a place of the […]