Four Incredible Scenic Caves to Visit in Kenya.

Nature has a way of surprising us each time. Kenya is endowed with amazing wildlife, magnificent beaches, amazing valleys, incredible caves, and mountains. Caves presents the rich history and beauty of nature. Caves were used as hideouts during colonial wars by the Kenyan freedom fighters. During the pre-colonial period the caves were used as places of worship, eating areas and resting places. Exploring the caves in Kenya is a captivating activity for both local and foreign tourists. The feeling of being in small, dark place with uncertain bat movement is an exceptional experience to keep as memory. The environment around the caves are full of wildlife and lovely vegetation to make your adventure memorable. If you thinking of going for a holiday or a stupendous adventure, this blog will provide with a list of caves you should visit in Kenya.

1.Paradise Lost Cave.

Paradise lost cave is located in Kiambu county. The cave was discovered in 1996 by Coffee farmers. The paradise lost cave bears stone age artifacts such as obsidian rocks that were used for hunting during the early years. The cave offers other activities such as horse riding, camping, birdwatching and coffee farm visiting. The cave has the largest underground Lake ever discovered. The cave has electric lighting for easy navigation of the tourist inside the cave. Paradise lost cave is made up of different chamber walls that are covered in Crystals, Stalactites and Stalagmites as well as fossilized Fish. The electric lighting in the caves require skilled labor from experts trained in electric wiring course. To learn more on electric wiring and lighting enroll for the course offered at Finstock Evarsity College.

2.Kitum Cave.

Kitum cave is situated at Mount Elgon National Park in Kitale. The cave was formed from volcanic eruption. The walls of the cave are rich in Sodium that is attractive to wild animals especially the Elephants that break the pieces of the rock and lick it during the night to supplement their diets. Inside the caves there are different species of Bats. The caves are strategically positioned inside a National Park that is rich of wildlife including Elephants, Buffaloes, Bushbuck, Monkeys and birds. If you are planning on visiting the cave, carry a flashlight to help you navigate the cave. Tourist get time to relax in the luxurious hotels and camps from the national park after a day of safari and adventure in the caves. The camp offer delicious cuisine cooked and served by highly trained chefs and stewards who are accredited in a hospitality course offered at Finstock Evarsity College.

3.Chyulu Cave.

The Chyulu cave is located in Chyulu Hills National Park in Taita Taveta county and was discovered in 1975. It is the longest and deepest Lava tube cave in Kenya. Inside the tube there are the Leviathan cave, Grotte de Leviathan cave and Kisula cave. The cave is divided into two sections the upper Leviathan which has a depth of 408 meters and a length of 9152 meters. The lower Leviathan that has depth of 70 meters and a length of 2071 meters. Tourist enjoy the diverse colors on the cave walls and features on the cave roofs. The National Park offers employment opportunity to highly skilled hospitality experts to work in the camps tour guides at the caves, equipping yourself with hospitality skills will offer a great chance to work here and have unforgettable adventurous experience around the park. To achieve this enroll at Finstock Evarsity College for the travel and tour guiding management course and equip yourself with the right tourism skills to start your career journey.

4. Suswa Cave

Suswa cave is located at Mount Suswa in Narok county. The cave was formed due to volcanic activities. The cave has over 30 entrance points across the mountain. Suswa cave is a traditional shrine for the Maasai community, it is where young men spend nights before initiation. The cave is a home to Bats and Baboons. Every night a flock of Bats go hunting while Baboons settle in. The cave is decorated with Maasai art which provide a depth adventure of the Maasai culture. The guides who take you the caves are knowledgeable and informative of the Maasai culture. The tour guides are also highly trained in tour guiding to give tourist safe and remarkable caving safari experience. They are accredited in Tourism Management course that is offered at Finstock Evarsity College.