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Traveling in Nyandarua |
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Running along the western part of Indian Ocean the Republic of Kenya is a country of diversity. Located in Eastern Africa, Kenya houses a striking variety of wild animals and a wide range of flora and fauna. The wild safaris are the country's greatest attraction, but it is a country of varying contrast. Other than splendid wildlife the country provides loads of other traveling options to choose from. Traveling in Nyandarua is one of the interesting options for travelers in quest of the ultimate adventure of African safari.
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Overview of Nyandarua range:
The Aberdare Mountain range also known as Nyandarua range rises upward to 13,000 feet and dips into V- shaped valleys with streams and rivers getting converted to breathtaking waterfalls. Among these waterfalls is Kenya's longest waterfall of approximately 1,000 feet. The ancient folklore of Kikuyu tribe regards the Aberdare Mountains as one of the abodes of Ngai, God. So you can get a glimpse of heaven even before your Judgment Day by traveling in Nyandarua.
The fertile farming lands of the Kikuyu tribe and Mount Kenya lie in the east of the ranges which were colonized in the early decades of the 20th century. The area between the Aberdares and Mount Kenya are part of the European highlands. To the west of Nyandarua, the range falls steeply away into the Rift Valley and offer superb views of Lake Naivasha and the distant Mau Escarpment. So if you are traveling in Nyandarua do not make the serious mistake of missing these spectacular destinations.
3 main eco-systems can be found within the Aberdare Mountains: the rain forest, which gives way to dense bamboo forests, which again moves over to moorland as the altitude rises.
The forest is home to a wild range of animals. Species in Nyandarua include:
- Elephant
- Buffalo
- Forest Hog
- Black Rhino
- Leopard
- Golden Cat
- Sykes Monkeys
After traveling in Nyandarua you do not really need to go to your local zoo:
- Sightseeing in Nyandarua
- Dining at Nyandarua
- Tourist spots in Nyandarua
- Amusements in Nyandarua
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