Kiambu

Country: Kenya

City /Town:  Kiambu County

Location: Central Province

Area: 2,449 km²

Overview: 

Kiambu is a town in Kiambu County, 1 hr 3 min (30.1 mi) from Nairobi city. It is the capital of Kiambu County which hurdles the northern border of Nairobi and the nearby towns are Ruiru, Gatundu, Limuru and Kabete. As an economic and political powerhouse in Kenya, the inhabitants are relatively urban and educated. The county features as with the 2nd most universities after Nairobi.

The County is well-know for its horticultural products, coffee and tea which contribute towards Kenya’s foreign earnings, with a number of industrial zones and business parks, attracting investments in manufacturing, construction, and service sectors. Kiambu has a vibrant cultural heritage primarily influenced by the Kikuyu community who inhabit this area. 

The County boasts of numerous tourist attractions with a wide range of interests for nature lovers, the Karura Forest Reserve, walking trails, water falls with picnic spots surrounded by picturesque landscapes

The Uniqueness of this County: 

  • Kiambu’s horticultural products
  • Coffee plantations
  • Tea plantations
  • Karura Forest
  • Waterfalls 
  • Hiking Trails
  • Paradise Lost

Accommodation Options from the County:

  • Verona Hotel & Conference Centre
  • Thayu Farm Hotel
  • Muthu Sovereign Suites and Spa,
  • Holiday Inn – Nairobi Two Rivers Mall
  • Trade Mark Hotel
  • Elysian Resort
  • Hob House

Places of interest: 

  • Sigona Golf Club
  • Thika World War Memorial Park
  • Limuru Viewpoint
  • Mount Kilimambogo Hike
  • Sarget Gardens
  • Paradise Lost
  • Fourteen Falls
  • Gatamaiyu Camp and Fishing Ground
  • Kereita Forest – home to East Africa’s longest Zipline tour with 2.2 kilometers
  • Mugumo Gardens
  • Browns Cheese
  • Explore Chania Falls
  • Muthaiga Golf Club
  • Ragia Waterfalls
  • Mau Mau Caves
  • Ruaka Falls
  • Mugumo Gardens
  • Christina Wangare Gardens
  • Two Rivers Mall
  • Lari Memorial Peace Museum
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