Eldoret River Homestay

Eldoret, Kenya

(Eldoret River Homestay is located only 5 minutes away from Eldoret Town about 311 Kilometers from Nairobi. The driving time from Nairobi to Eldoret about 4 hours.)

Eldoret River Homestay

Eldoret River Homestay

Eldoret River Homestay is set in the picturesque Rift valley and is located 5 minutes away from the centre of Eldoret Town, one of the most beautiful metropolises in Kenya. By many standards, Eldoret is considered to have the best climate in the world and is home to many world famous athletes. It boasts an international Airport.

Eldoret River Homestay is located in the beautiful River Flora estate and features a tastefully furnished outhouse and a beautiful double room in the main house. The outhouse is a complete suite with a lounge, kitchen, bedroom, and washrooms. The main house has a delightful double room with two beds. River homestay is set in a relaxing environment with lush greenery and trees.

The gardens are well manicured and relaxing. The kitchen and lounge in the main house are equipped with an open fireplace where guests can relax in comfort on cold nights as they share the family meal. In the outhouse, the guests have the option of cooking their own meals or having meals prepared for them.

Eldoret River Homestay activities include an evening walk to the nearby cool river Flora (1 kilometer away), or a visit to Poa place nature resort (2 minutes drive). At Poa place, one can see wild animals or take a walk through the nature village. One could also choose to visit and view the world famous Kerio valley at Iten town, 25 minutes away by car. The renowned High Altitude training centre for Athletes is also located in Iten town. Rates Includes free internet access.

Eldoret River Homestay Accommodation Rates/Prices

Main House Accommodation Rates for Residents and Non-Residents

Out House Accommodation Rates for Residents and Non-Residents

Notes
* Free internet is available for residents with Laptops

* Children between 5 and 12 years is 50% of adult rate

* Children below 5 years sharing with two adults is free

* Non alcoholic beverages available and are charged extra

* Pickup from Eldoret international Airport is available at 20 US Dollars
* Eldoret River Homestay is a no smoking zone, but residents are free to take walks outside the home , e.g. to the river and help themselves

Eldoret River Homestay Activities

Kakamega Forest National Reserve

The Kakamega Forest National Reserve is situated in the Lake Victoria basin, about 50km north of Kisumu city. Being the only remnant in Kenya of the unique Guineo-Congolian forest ecosystem, the park offers unique wildlife and scenic beauty. For bird and butterfly watchers, this is the place to visit.

The forest is home to over 400 species of butterflies, about 300 bird species and 27 species of snakes. The park also supports more than 350 species of trees and 7 primate species including the endangered DeBrazza monkey, black and white colobus monkey and vervet monkey. The Potto (the world's slowest mammal on earth), duikers and Dik diks are also found in Kakamega Forest National Reserve.

Major Attractions for Kakamega Forest National Reserve

* Snakes: 27 species of snakes

* Bird watching: Over 300 bird species
* Butterfly watching: over 400 species of butterflies

* Primates Watching: Home to Debrazza monkey and other primates
* Massive Trees, Scenic Spots and Waterfalls: Over 350 species of trees, the forest holds mostly indigenous vegetation

Kakamega Forest National Reserve Wildlife

* Wildlife: Bush Pig, Duikers, Bushbuck, Clawless Otter, Mongoose, Giant Water Shrew, Squirrels, Tree Pangolin, Porcupine, Bats and Primates
* Birds: 330 species of which some are found nowhere else in the country. The common one being the Blue turaco

Kabarnet Museum

Kabarnet museum is located in Kabarnet town, Baringo District in Rift Valley province some 265-km northwest of Nairobi. Kabarnet museum is located 140 km from Nakuru town and 95 km from Eldoret town. Kabarnet museum opened its doors to the public in 1996 in the former District Commissioner Residence. It has four main public galleries featuring the Rift Valley people, their culture, its environment, indigenous knowledge and science for education.

The main attraction includes, the exhibits especially on the culture of the Keiyo / Marakwet, Samburu, Pokot, Nandi and Kipsigis. In addition an overview of the history of the district, from pre-colonial, colonial and post-independence era are on display. While the playground, homesteads and park provides visitors with attractive outdoor scenes.

Kabarnet's location is in close proximity to various attractive scenes, which include Lake Bogoria, Baringo and the Tugen hills. Other attractions include Paleontological, archaeological and ethnographic sites in the district, such as the Chesowanja, Tabarin, Kipsaraman and Sirikwa holes near Moiben. Kerio Game Reserve Park and Flourspar Mining Company, which are not far from Kabarnet, are some of the beautiful sceneries one would not wish to miss while in Kabarnet.

Saiwa Swamp National Park

Saiwa Swamp National Park is 97 km from Eldoret is located at 385km from Nairobi and 27 km from Kitale town in Trans-Nzoia District of Rift Valley Province. The park ecosystem comprises of forest and swamp vegetation. The swamp is dominated by tall bull-rushes and sedges and is bordered by open grasslands and riverine forests.

The park was established to protect the endangered Sitatunga, a semi-aquatic antelope. Other wildlife species commonly found in the swamp include the Otter, Genet cat, Serval cat, mongoose, bushbuck and monkeys. The ecosystem is also rich in birdlife, harboring about 372 species.

The major Attractions for Saiwa Swamp National Park include:

* The endangered Sitatunga Antelope
* Bird watching
* Nature board walk & tree top house

Saiwa Swamp National Park Wildlife include:

* Includes Sitatunga, monkey, otter, genet cat, serval cat,
* Mongoose, bushbuck and ratel.

Eldoret Town

Eldoret is situated in western Kenya on the Uasin Gishu Plateau west of the Great Rift Valley. The Rift Valley is characterized by arid and fertile farmland, flat parched plains and steep ridges. There are over thirty active and non-active volcanoes as well as countless hot springs along the Rift’s length. The many lakes attract several species of fish, and a multitude of birds gather here to feast on the abundant food supply.

The name Eldoret originates from the Masai word "Eldore" which means "Stony River", named after the stony riverbed of the nearby Sosiani River. Strangely enough, Eldoret was founded by Afrikaan speaking South Africans in 1910, a rarity in the then British controlled territory.

This beautiful city of Eldoret stretches over the surrounding highlands of northwest Kenya, and is primarily an agricultural community. Beyond the cities’ limits the landscape paints a lovely picture with rows of corn and wheat fields and cattle lazing and grazing in the green pastures. The city has a number of factories which manufactures textiles as a trade. In Kenyatta Street in Eldoret, the Dorino Lessos Creameries Cheese factory is located, and produces over 30 different types of cheese.

Visitors are welcome to taste a variety of these delectable cheeses, and clean their palates with some delicious yoghurts and ice-creams, also produced at the factory. Eldoret was originally known as “64”, as it was 64 miles from the then newly built Uganda Railway railhead at Kibigori.

The bustling inner city of Eldoret is home to Moi University, as well as Moi Teaching and Refferal Hospital, and Eldoret International Airport. Moi University is an advanced institution leading the way in science, teaching, research, development and technology.

The high altitude of Eldoret is an ideal training ground for many world famous athletes such as Olympic gold medallist Kipchoge Keino.

Although Eldoret is not a tourist attraction in itself, it is rich in history, have leading teaching institutions, a lovely vibrant city for a stopover as tourist make their way to explore the wonderful diversity Kenya has to offer.

Booking & Reservations for Eldoret River Homestay 5 Minutes from Eldoret Town in Western Kenya

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