Kitum Caves — Attraction in Trans-Nzoia County

Worth a visit whether a local or foreign tourist. The caves are quite the sight and the place has a very rich history. For the best experience, request for a park guide at the park’s entrance. Carry enough packed food/snacks, first aid kits, water and basic essentials - it’s a looooong walk/drive from the park gates. There are many picnic sites along the way. There’s amazingly good cell reception :)… I had to check this!! This is very important just incase you get lost! Also, if you don’t have a guide, please start your trek downhill early enough.. as I said… it’s a looonnngg walk and it gets dark pretty fast! Be aware of your environment... this is a park with actual wild animals, just because you don’t see them, doesn’t mean they aren’t there… as a smart trekker, always take note of distinct landmarks on your way up, this will be helpful when you’re coming down. If you’re planning on driving, the road within the park is pretty decent, you might not really need that 4x4. A normal car with good clearance will do during the dry season… however, if you’re planning on going during the wet season, brace yourself for a...

Looks like some other reviewers have done some reading about Ebola and the Marburg virus as I have. Indeed that's why I looked up this place on the map.

Just finished reading the novel "Hot Zone". This cave being the source potentially of these deadly viruses was covered extensively in the book. It is notable though that at least two major expeditions to find the source were mounted and none could ever be found.

The original documented victim of the Marburg virus had vacationed in this area and visited the cave back in 1976. A few years later a child who had vacationed in the area also became sick. Both of these patients died. Although the virus that killed them was isolated and identified it is still an unknown where exactly they...

Replying to others discussing "The Hot Zone" by Preston - the book was published in 1994. The reservoir of Marburg virus has since been determined to be bats, such as those living in Kitum cave. Obviously people have visited the cave safely, but everyone should do their own research and know what they're getting into. Sporadic outbreaks of Marburg still occur in this region, the most recent being 2017. 5 stars because Kitum cave is very interesting for many reasons geological, ecological, and epidemiological, but I would not go in, personally. There are plenty of other beautiful places in the Mt....