Machakos County

Machakos County begins east and southeast of Nairobi, combining fast-growing towns with dry hills and open plains. Ol Donyo Sabuk National Park centres on a prominent mountain reached by a steady walking route with broad views. Lukenya Hills are known for hiking and rock climbing close to the capital. In Machakos town, the People’s Park provides landscaped recreation areas for families and events. Wamunyu is associated with Kamba woodcarving traditions and craft workshops. The county is accessible by road from Nairobi and suits day trips, outdoor activities and travellers continuing toward Amboseli, Tsavo or Kenya’s coast.