Western Kenya is a little known world of wonders. Here you’ll find lush green highlands, tropical rainforests, and the great expanse of Lake Victoria.

If you are a keen fisherman, you’ll be able to try your luck with the mighty Nile Perch, but you’ll also find a wealth of cultural and historical attractions here.

The massive sacred stones of Kit Mikaye and Maragoli have great meaning for the Luo and Luhyah communities, while a more recent monument to history can be found at Tom Mboya’s mausoleum on Rusinga Island.

One of Kenya’s most exciting cultural events can be experienced at Kakamega, where the traditional bullfights create an unforgettable spectacle.

If you’d rather have less excitement, a hike through the world famous Kakamega forest will show nature at its most pure and peaceful.

The highlands of Kericho have beautiful tea plantations, quiet hill retreats, and beautiful traditional stone carvings at the Tabaka quarries in Kisii.

The Hills and Valleys of the North Rift are a world of contrasts- from the hot springs and wildlife of Bogoria and Baringo up to the cool highlands of Kabarnet and Kitale.

Explore some of Kenya’s unknown treasures at the Kipsaraman Museum, hike the beautiful Cherangani hills or discover Mt Elgon, where Elephants and buffalos spend each night in caves deep inside the mountain.

See Kenyan history firsthand at the Kenyatta cells in Kapenguria, and experience some of our most interesting modern cultures, from Njemps to Nandi, from Pokot to Tugen.

If you are looking for a really physical break, sign up at one of the new High Altitude Training camps and run with the champions, including Moses Tanui and Kip Choge Kei

The Great Rift Valley is one of the natural wonders of the world, and Kenya lies at its centre. The freshwater and soda lakes of the Rift each offer fantastic birdlife and scenery- including the world’s largest population of flamingos who migrate throughout the Rift.

Nakuru and Naivasha are both ideal for relaxing weekends on the lakeshore, while active travellers can explore the dormant volcanoes of Longonot, Suswa and Menengai, or cycle through herds of zebra beneath the cliffs of Hell’s Gate.