This is a list of top 10 best places to visit in Embu County. The county covers an approximate area of 2,818 square kilometres, with an estimated population of 577, 390 people. The County Government is headed by Governor Martin Wambora.
In no particular order, here is a list of 10 best places to visit in Embu County.
1. Mwea National Reserve
It is located in Mbeere district. The reserve’s ecosystem comprises of small hills with bushy vegetation and scattered trees which are breeding grounds for wild animals such as elephants, zebras, giraffes, bushbucks, buffalos, impalas, vervet monkeys, baboons, gazelles, warthogs and sykes. You can visit the reserve for game viewing and bird watching adventures.
2. Karue Hill
It is a scenic hill located off the Embu-Runyenjes Road, about 30 minutes drive from Embu town. It offers amazing opportunities for hiking, camping, picnicking and sightseeing of Embu County and its environs.
3. Nthenge Njeru Falls
It is a double waterfall located in Runyenjes, off the Embu-Runyenjes road. It is a splendid waterfall that is surrounded by beautiful vegetation that provides a conducive habitat for wild animals and over 50 species of birds.
4. Seven Forks Power Plants
You can visit the power plants located in Embu, to have a glimpse of how hydroelectric power is generated. The hydroelectric power plants include; Gitaru, Kamburu, Kindaruma, Kiambere and Masinga.
5. Kirimiri Forest
The forest is dominated by rare indigenous trees with thick undergrowths frequented by wild animals and diverse species of birds. It is one of the best hiking, camping, birdwatching and picnicking destinations in Embu County.
6. Kiangombe Hill
The magnificent hill also offers amazing opportunities for hiking, birdwatching and sightseeing adventures. Locals believe that the hill is a center for witchcraft practices in Embu County.
7. Mau Mau Caves
The scenic caves are located within the Kirimiri Forest. The caves were used as hideouts by Kenyan freedom fighters during the mau-mau uprising.
8. Izaak Walton Inn
It is a luxury hotel that offers accommodation in guest rooms categorized as superior rooms, deluxe rooms and executive rooms. It also prides in a garden restaurant, modern conference facilities and a state of the art swimming pool for recreational purposes.
9. Camp Ndunda Falls
It is located at the foothills of Mount Kenya, approximately 8 kilometres from Embu town. It is a beautiful place where you can relax and also engage in outdoor activities such as hiking, mountain cycling, zip lining, canopy walking, bird watching, nature trails and camping.
10. Kianjiru Hills
The scenic hills feature bushlands and indigenous trees which form a habitat for different species of birds. It is also among the top hiking destinations in Embu County. It offers amazing opportunities for photo shoots and sightseeing of the seven forks dams and other scenic sites in Embu County.
