Taita Hills
A lush green highland rising from the hot Tsavo plains. Its cloud forests are home to endemic birds, and terraced villages dot the slopes.
The Taita Hills are an isolated group of mountains at the northernmost end of the Eastern Arc, with the highest peak, Vuria, at about 2,208 m. They stand in sharp contrast to the scorching Tsavo plains around them. The remaining cloud forests, such as Ngangao Forest, are home to endemic birds including the Taita thrush and Taita white-eye. From Voi it takes about an hour by car to reach Wundanyi town. Hire a local guide to hike through the forest, visit the terraced fields, and explore the Taita skull caves, a cultural heritage site.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary
- Mudanda Rock
- Kanderi Swamp
- Tsavo West National Park
- Tsavo River Railway Bridge
- Ngulia Rhino Sanctuary
- Yatta Plateau
- Chaimu Crater