Kenya is made up of 47 counties which are bursting with stories, surprises and historical gems. From volcanic craters to camel races, here are some fun facts that will make you want to explore every corner of this beautiful country!

1.  Baringo County

• Fun fact: Home to multiple freshwater and saline lakes supporting flamingoes and hippos.
• Top attraction: Lake Baringo- ideal for bird watching and boat rides hosts over 400 species.
• Best time to visit: October to March, when migratory birds arrive.

2.  Bomet County

• Fun Fact: Hosts the beautiful Tenwek Waterfalls and lush tea plantations producing some of Kenya’s finest tea.
• Top Attraction: Tenwek Waterfalls – a perfect spot for nature
• Best Time to Visit: June to August.

3.  Bungoma County

• Fun Fact: Famous for its bull-fighting culture and famous for the mysterious kitum cave on mt. Elgon where elephants dig for salt.
• Top Attraction: Cultural festivals showcasing traditional bull-fighting events,
• Best Time to Visit: December.

4.  Busia County

• Fun Fact: The busy busia border town allows you to walk right into uganda, blending cultures.
• Top Attraction: Busia border market – a hub of cross-border trade.
• Best Time to Visit: January to March.

5.  Elgeyo Marakwet County

• Fun Fact: Home to the dramatic Kerio Valley, a paragliding paradise and training ground for elite athletes.
• Top Attraction: Kerio Valley – offers stunning views and adventure sports.
• Best Time to Visit: June to September.

6.  Embu County

• Fun Fact: known for Nthenge and kirimiri waterfalls and the celebratory kirinyaga dance.
• Top Attraction: Nthenge Njeru Waterfalls – a serene spot for picnics and hikes.
• Best Time to Visit: April to June.

7.  Garissa County

• Fun Fact: home to the massive Dadaab Refuge Camp and traversed by the Tana River, Kenya’s longest river.
• Top Attraction: Bura Irrigation Scheme – showcases agricultural development in arid areas.
• Best Time to Visit: November to February.

8.  Homa Bay County

• Fun Fact: the only place in Kenya to find the rare roan antelope. Also rich in luo culture and ancient rock art.
• Top Attraction: Ruma National Park – ideal for wildlife enthusiasts.
• Best Time to Visit: June to October.

9.  Isiolo County

• Fun Fact: Hosts both Christian and Muslim communities living harmoniously side by side. It’s a gateway to northern Kenya’s vast wilderness.
• Top Attraction: Shaba and Buffalo Springs National Reserves – known for its unique
  landscapes and wildlife. The stunning buffalo springs national reserve as well.
• Best Time to Visit: July to September.

10.  Kajiado County

• Fun Fact: Amboseli National Park offers postcard views of elephants with Mount Kilimanjaro in the background. Home to the vibrant Maasai culture.
• Top Attraction: Amboseli National Park – renowned for elephant herds and stunning vistas.
• Best Time to Visit: June to October.

11.  Kakamega County

• Fun Fact: Features Kenya’s only tropical rainforest.
• Top Attraction: Kakamega Forest – a haven for bird watchers and nature Also, home to the rare De Brazza’s monkey.
• Best Time to Visit: April to July.

12.  Kericho County

• Fun Fact: Kenya’s tea capital with picturesque plantations.
• Top Attraction: Tea estate tours and scenic landscapes.
• Best Time to Visit: June to August.

13.  Kiambu County

• Fun Fact: Home to Karura Forest, one of the world’s largest urban forests and the spectacular fourteen falls.
• Top Attraction: Karura Forest – perfect for hiking and picnics.
• Best Time to Visit: January to March.

14.  Kilifi County

• Fun Fact: hosts the Gedi Ruins from the 13th centuary and glowing plankton in the sea.
• Top Attraction: Gedi Ruins – an archaeological site of a Swahili-Arab city.
• Best Time to Visit: December to March.

15.  Kirinyaga County

• Fun Fact: fertile slopes of Mt. Kenya grow world-class Arabica coffee.
• Top Attraction: Sagana – known for white-water rafting and adventure sports.
• Best Time to Visit: June to August.

16.  Kisii County

• Fun Fact: Globally recognized for exquisite soapstone carvings.
• Top Attraction: Tabaka soapstone workshops.
• Best Time to Visit: January to March.

17.  Kisumu County

• Fun Fact: the only kenyan city on Lake Victoria, with hippos and impalas at its sanctuary.
• Top Attraction: Dunga Hill Camp – offers panoramic views of Lake Victoria.
• Best Time to Visit: December to February.

18.  Kitui County

• Fun Fact: famous for women-led pottery and limestone used in cement.
• Top Attraction: Nzambani Rock – a massive outcrop with panoramic views.
• Best Time to Visit: June to August.

19.  Kwale County

• Fun Fact: Home to sable antelopes in Shimba Hills and snorkeling paradise Wasini island.
• Top Attraction: Shimba Hills National Reserve – offers coastal rainforest and wildlife.
• Best Time to Visit: July to September.

20.  Laikipia County

• Fun Fact: Wildlife sometimes outnumbers people. A leader in conservation.
• Top Attraction: Ol Pejeta Conservancy – home to the last two northern white rhinos.
• Best Time to Visit: June to September.

21.  Lamu County

• Fun Fact: Kenya’s oldest town and host of the Lamu cultural festival.
• Top Attraction: Lamu Old Town – a UNESCO World Heritage site.
• Best Time to Visit: December to March.

22.  Machakos County

• Fun Fact: known for a gravity hill and a vibrant local art scene.
• Top Attraction: Kitu Luni Hill.
• Best Time to Visit: June to August.

23.  Makueni County

• Fun Fact: Mbooni Hills and Kibwezi Forest offer rare flora and hiking.
• Top Attraction: Mbooni Hills – offers scenic trails and views.
• Best Time to Visit: April to June.

24.  Mandera County

• Fun Fact: Sits at the tripoint of Kenya, Ethiopia and Somalia. Features striking red rock formations.
• Top Attraction: River Daua.
• Best Time to Visit: November to February.

25.  Marsabit County

• Fun Fact: Home to lake paradise and the chalbi desert.
• Top Attraction: Marsabit National Park.
• Best Time to Visit: June to October.

26.  Meru County

• Fun Fact: Elsa the lioness from the book and movie “Born Free.” Famous for miraa (khat) a stimulant crop that is a major economic activity.
• Top Attraction: Meru National Park.
• Best Time to Visit: June to September.

27.  Migori County

• Fun Fact: Hosts the ancient Thimlich Ohinga is a UNESCO- listed archaeological site, believed to be over 500 years old.
• Top attraction: Thimlich Ohinga.
• Best time to visit: June to August.

28.  Nandi County

• Fun Fact: Called the “Source of Champions,” and home to Nandi Rock. a massive rock formation with breathtaking views.
• Top Attraction: Nandi Hills – offers scenic landscapes and is ideal for hiking.
• Best Time to Visit: June to August.

29.  Narok County

• Fun Fact: Maasai mara is home to the big five and the great migration.
• Top Attraction: Maasai Mara National Reserve – renowned for its abundant wildlife.
• Best Time to Visit: July to October, during the wildebeast migration.

30.  Nyamira County

• Fun Fact: Tea and banana farming dominate its scenic hills.
• Top Attraction: Nyamira Tea Estates,
• Best Time to Visit: March to May.

31.  Nyandarua County

• Fun Fact: Hosts the Aberdare Ranges and the elephant bathing pools.
• Top Attraction: Aberdare National Park.
• Best Time to Visit: June to September.

32.  Nyeri County

• Fun Fact: Final resting place of Lord Baden-Powell and home to rare bongo antelopes.
• Top Attraction: Outspan Hotel – houses the Baden-Powell Museum.
• Best Time to Visit: January to March.

33.  Samburu County

• Fun Fact: unique Samburu culture and home to the “Samburu Special Five”.
• Top Attraction: Samburu National Reserve.
• Best Time to Visit: June to October.

34.  Siaya County

• Fun Fact: Birthplace of Barack Obama’s father. rich in Luo cultural heritage with traditional fishing practices still thriving along Lake Victoria.
• Top Attraction: Kogelo Village – offers cultural insights and historical significance.
• Best Time to Visit: December to February.

35.  Taita-Taveta County

• Fun Fact: Over 60% of the county is occupied by Tsavo National Park, leading to human-wildlife conflicts. Known for its gemstone mining particularly tsavorite a rare green garnet.
• Top Attraction: Tsavo East and West National Parks.
• Best Time to Visit: June to October.

36.  Tana River County

• Fun Fact: Characterized by frequent flooding, affecting agriculture and Home to the Pokomo people who have a rich tradition of storytelling and music.
• Top Attraction: Tana River Primate Reserve – home to rare primate species.
• Best Time to Visit: December to March.

37.  Tharaka-Nithi County

• Fun Fact: Known for its rich cultural traditions and indigenous music. The county has unique rock formations including the famous “mugwe rock,” which holds cultural significance.
• Top Attraction: Chogoria Gate – a popular entry point to Mount Kenya.
• Best Time to Visit: January to March.

38.  Trans-Nzoia County

• Fun Fact: Referred to as Kenya’s “breadbasket” due to its extensive maize Home to mount Elgon which has caves where elephants dig for salt.
• Top Attraction: Saiwa Swamp National Park – Kenya’s smallest national park, home to the rare sitatunga antelope.
• Best Time to Visit: June to September.

39.  Turkana County

• Fun Fact: Hosts Lake Turkana, the world’s largest permanent desert lake. The Turkana people are known for their elaborate beadwork and traditional dances.
• Top Attraction: Central Island National Park – features volcanic islands and diverse birdlife.
• Best Time to Visit: October to March.

40.  Uasin Gishu County

• Fun Fact: Eldoret, the county’s capital, is a hub for athletics training. The county hosts the annual Eldoret city marathon, attracting top athletes from around the world.
• Top Attraction: Iten Viewpoint – offers panoramic views and is popular among athletes.
• Best Time to Visit: June to August.

41.  Vihiga County

• Fun Fact: One of Kenya’s most densely populated counties. Known for its traditional isukuti dance, a vibrant and energetic performance.
• Top Attraction: Maragoli Hills – offers hiking opportunities and cultural experiences.
• Best Time to Visit: December to February.

42.  Wajir County

• Fun Fact: Predominantly arid, with challenges in water accessibility. The county has ancient rock art sites that date back to thousands of years.
• Top Attraction: Wajir Museum – showcases the region’s cultural heritage.
• Best Time to Visit: November to February.

43.  West Pokot County

• Fun Fact: Known for its scenic landscapes and cultural diversity. Home to the stunning Turkwel Gorge, a scenic spot with a hydroelectric dam.
• Top Attraction: Kapenguria Museum – offers insights into Kenya’s struggle for independence.
• Best Time to Visit: June to September.

44.  Nairobi County

• Fun Fact: Kenya’s capital city, hosting the only national park within a capital city worldwide. Aswell as the renowned giraffe center.
• Top Attraction: Nairobi National Park – offers a unique safari experience within the city.
• Best Time to Visit: July to October.

45.  Mombasa County

• Fun Fact: Kenya’s oldest and second-largest city, rich in Swahili culture. Hosts the famous Mombasa tusks, a landmark symbolizing the city’s history.
• Top Attraction: Fort Jesus – a UNESCO World Heritage site with historical significance.
• Best Time to Visit: December to March.

46.  Kisumu County

• Fun Fact: Kenya’s third-largest city, located on the shores of Lake Victoria.
• Top Attraction: Kisumu Impala Sanctuary – home to various wildlife species.
• Best Time to Visit: December to February.

47.  Nakuru County

• Fun Fact: Hosts Lake Nakuru, renowned for its flamingo population. Also, home to the Menengai Crater one of the largest volcanic craters in the world.
• Top Attraction: Lake Nakuru National Park – offers diverse wildlife and birdwatching opportunities.
• Best Time to Visit: June to September.