Rift Valley · County · Kenya
Nandi
High-altitude tea and athletics county, the "cradle of Kenyan running" around Nandi Hills and Kapsabet, with Bonjoge National Reserve, Kingwal Wetland (sitatunga antelope) and Mlango (Cheptiik) Falls.
Know this county · verified 2026-09-16
Dry seasons June to October and December to February are best for running, walking and sightseeing.
1 to 2 days
About 350 km / 6 hours by road from Nairobi via Nakuru and Eldoret; nearest airport is Eldoret (under an hour from Kapsabet).
Matatus, buses and boda-bodas; hire a vehicle or guide for reserves, wetlands and falls.
Generally safe for visitors with normal precautions.
Police, ambulance and fire: 999 or 112 (also 911).
Kapsabet County Referral Hospital (Kapsabet town).
Good 4G and M-Pesa in Kapsabet and Nandi Hills; weaker in rural areas.
running and sports-tourism travellers; nature and birding lovers; agritourism visitors
Nandi travel questions
Sourced answers to what visitors ask about Nandi.
How do I get around Nandi?
Matatus, buses and boda-bodas; hire a vehicle or guide for reserves, wetlands and falls.
Full answer and sources →How do I get to Nandi?
About 350 km / 6 hours by road from Nairobi via Nakuru and Eldoret; nearest airport is Eldoret (under an hour from Kapsabet).
Full answer and sources →How many days should I spend in Nandi?
1 to 2 days
Full answer and sources →Is Nandi safe for visitors?
Generally safe for visitors with normal precautions.
Full answer and sources →What is Nandi known for?
High-altitude tea and athletics county, the "cradle of Kenyan running" around Nandi Hills and Kapsabet, with Bonjoge National Reserve, Kingwal Wetland (sitatunga antelope) and Mlango (Cheptiik) Falls.
Full answer and sources →When is the best time to visit Nandi?
Dry seasons June to October and December to February are best for running, walking and sightseeing.
Full answer and sources →Where is the nearest hospital in Nandi?
Kapsabet County Referral Hospital (Kapsabet town).
Full answer and sources →Who is Nandi best suited for?
running and sports-tourism travellers; nature and birding lovers; agritourism visitors
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