Uasin Gishu District: Water, Nature and Agriculture

Water sports and fishing at Kesses Dam

Motorboating and sailing are among the water sports practised at Kesses Dam, along with fishing. The dam attracts visitors from within and beyond the county. The main activities are easy to distinguish: motorboating and sailing are water sports, while fishing offers a different focus. So, when planning an outing around your interests, you can decide whether water sports or fishing should take priority.

Nature and agriculture as other interests

Asururiet Waterfalls are a scenic natural attraction that supports ecotourism and local recreational activities. This adds a distinct nature and leisure option alongside the activities at the dam. At Fanikiwa Limited, the focus is on dairy and cattle farming: visitors go there to learn more about both. If you plan a visit, check the current visitor arrangements in advance.

You can use these different themes as a starting point when looking for a holiday rental. First, note whether water activities, nature or an insight into agriculture matters most to you. If several themes are equally important, keep them all in mind as you continue planning.

Kenya in a broader context

Kenya offers other distinct cultural and natural themes. The Sacred Mijikenda Kaya Forests comprise ten separate forest areas stretching for around 200 kilometres along the coast. They contain the remains of fortified Mijikenda villages known as Kayas. The Kayas were established from the 16th century onwards and abandoned by the 1940s. They are also considered sacred sites and the homes of ancestors, and are cared for by councils of elders. Landscape, historic settlements and continuing cultural significance come together in this theme.

The Kenya Lake System in the Great Rift Valley is another distinct natural environment. It is the most important feeding ground in the world for lesser flamingos; around 1.5 million birds move between the lakes. It also provides the most important nesting and breeding grounds for great white pelicans in the Great Rift Valley. The Lake Turkana National Parks include Sibiloi National Park and the national parks on South Island and Central Island. The two Kenyan themes have different emphases: the Kayas centre on the remains of historic settlements and their care by councils of elders, while the Lake System is distinguished by its importance to lesser flamingos and great white pelicans.

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For the broader travel overview: Kenya.